Experience

Wellbeing With Cari

• United Kingdom
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of People and Client Services

  • nov. de 2022 - - actualidad

  As Director of People and Client Services, I manage our internal teams and oversee our business development to achieve our ultimate goal - We believe everyone should be psychologically safe and feel the joy of peak performance at work. I work with our clients to develop their strategies using our Cari platform, which can not only support every individual immediately with interventions tailored to their needs but also feeds back beautifully granular data which allows for an organisation to accurately see the needs of their teams and departments. We have developed fit-for-purpose Wellbeing Champion and 1st Responder training modules which can be completed remotely and accessed by all. These courses are run through a school, are assessed, and can be ILM accredited.

• Senior Consultant and Head of Strategic Engagement

  • may. de 2021 - nov. de 2022

  At Wellbeing with Cari we believe that everyone should be psychologically safe and feel the joy of peak performance at work. Our mission to use neuroscience and AI technology to solve the problem of presenteeism by seeing behind a brave face.As Senior Wellbeing Consultant and Head of Strategic Engagement, I work with organisations who have implemented our AI Platform to engage with strategically using the data collected by Cari. I also support development for implementing Cari’s technology on a wider level with a goal to make a meaningful impact in the mental health and wellbeing of people in work.Cari is an AI enabled wellbeing platform that can be used to measure not only what people are thinking about their wellbeing but also how they are feeling, set appropriate interventions and that accurately can reveal mental ill health and improve it. Cari is a complete wellbeing solution that performs to support individuals with wellbeing interventions, supports the workplace through shining a spotlight on stress areas and offers easy to decipher reporting. In addition, it is easy to adapt to respond to bespoke reporting needs, such as diversity demographic reporting and, essentially, identifying presenteeism.



LETS IMPROVE WORKPLACE WELLBEING CIC

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialist Lead in Mental Health in the Workplace

  • abr. de 2020 - - actualidad

  I contribute as a member of the Leadership Team for the collaborative #LetsImproveWorkplaceWellbeing. Working as a volunteer, this is a non-profit collective where we collaborate with specialists within all areas of workplace wellbeing, encouraging employers to learn and share best practice. We have a fantastic team of experts within all aspects of wellbeing to support employers, HR/Learning and Development/EDI, people managers and wellbeing leads. I contribute as a member of the Leadership Team for the collaborative #LetsImproveWorkplaceWellbeing. Working as a volunteer, this is a non-profit collective where we collaborate with specialists within all areas of workplace wellbeing, encouraging employers to learn and share best practice. We have a fantastic team of experts within all aspects of wellbeing to support employers, HR/Learning and Development/EDI, people managers and wellbeing leads.



InsideOut LeaderBoard

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of the InsideOut Charter

  • ago. de 2019 - nov. de 2021

  As Director of the InsideOut Charter, I support senior leaders to take meaningful action in creating mentally healthy workplaces through joining the InsideOut Leadership Charter. I manage a growing portfolio of employers dedicated to leading from the top with senior leaders who have a commitment to role modelling healthy behaviours and to eradicating the stigma that is attached to mental health problems. This role includes strategic planning, reporting, and evaluation to measure the impact of the work that employers and senior leaders are contributing to in their workplace. The Charter looks at practical support to assist leadership with bringing the InsideOut vision to life and looks to celebrate the organisations who want to improve wellbeing through improving the lives of those who live with mental ill health. I provide a consulting service to support leadership teams with embedding the terms of the Charter, delivering expert advice, coaching and support. With a wealth of experience in relationship building across levels I am confident in my delivery style at meetings and conferences of all sizes and pride myself on establishing authentic connections with people in order to identify both need and opportunity in the workplace. I regularly speak at events, conferences and expo's on issues surrounding mental health, stigma and wellbeing in the workplace and the importance of leadership responsibility where it comes to fighting stigma and discrimination attached to mental ill health. I also facilitate networking between leaders to build a healthy community where best practice comes to life.



Pilot Light

• Specialist Consultant

  • ago. de 2019 - nov. de 2020

  Working with Founders Chef Andrew Clarke and Chef Doug Sanham we aim to deliver a campaign to end the stigma associated with speaking about mental health problems in the hospitality industry. With shocking statistics evidencing a culture of poor mental health we campaign to speak openly, we support with coaching and we deliver resources to help start the conversations. http://www.pilotlightcampaign.co.uk/ Working with Founders Chef Andrew Clarke and Chef Doug Sanham we aim to deliver a campaign to end the stigma associated with speaking about mental health problems in the hospitality industry. With shocking statistics evidencing a culture of poor mental health we campaign to speak openly, we support with coaching and we deliver resources to help start the conversations. http://www.pilotlightcampaign.co.uk/



Mind

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employer Engagement Manager

  • oct. de 2015 - jul. de 2019

  With Time to Change I worked with a large caseload of employers to tackle stigma and discrimination against mental health problems in the workplace – over 1150 organisations signed the pledge within my time working with the team with 803 organisations having worked with me specifically to develop their action plans to change the way they think and speak about mental health. At the time of leaving this treasured role, these 803 organisations collectively employed one million, thirty-six thousand and ninety-three people. On hearing this number on my last day of work with Time to Change I promptly burst into tears of gratitude for the opportunity to reach so many lives. At TTC I assisted employers with developing plans to drive activity, offering expert advice, coaching and support. Adaptable in my communication style, I was able to forge relationships with people across levels within organisations. I worked across sectors but specialised in Law, Construction, Property, Transport, Hospitality, Media and Entertainment.I delivered to wider organisation objectives, working with teams across Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and contributed to external forums such as working with Disability Rights UK and The Work Foundation. A part of my role involved facilitating events for the organisations we worked with, delivering presentations and training sessions across England. I spoke and presented regularly at events on issues surrounding wellbeing in the workplace, stigma and discrimination.I project managed, strategically planned and regularly reported on our programme of delivery and worked alongside an external evaluation organisation to expertly measure the impact of the work we facilitated. In addition to this I wrote and developed tools for employers to practically apply in their workplace to assist with anti-stigma activity, influencing policy change and implementing mental health training.



King's College London

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Support Supervisor

  • ago. de 2012 - oct. de 2015

  This role included team leadership duties such as; staff development, individual objective setting and progress meetings, workforce management for activity scheduling, absence and attendance administration, conducting one to ones, managing rotas and monitoring sickness/absences. I contributed to the recruitment, induction, training, appraisal and ongoing supervision and management of the team ensuring team members work to a high standard, felt supported and were motivated to improve. At King's I was a member of the Welfare Committee, Welcome Team, the re-branding and Student Support Vision and considerable contributor to the Quality Service project including the new starter induction packs. Within this role I worked collaboratively on project groups, updating guidance, policies and procedures and ensuring all data produced ran in line with legal compliance in all aspects of welfare support and advice, ensuring current policies were kept up-to-date. I have a strong understanding of immigration, welfare, housing and emotional concerns surrounding students. I also worked alongside the Engagement and Innovation team and KCLSU to commit to enhancing the student voice and contribute to the well-being of students and staff including proactive promotion of the ‘Time to Change’ pledge to end mental health discrimination.



London Youth

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employability Officer

  • abr. de 2012 - ago. de 2012

  Working with London Youth, a charity focused on supporting and challenging young people, whatever their background and whoever they are, to reach their full potential. I ran the Career-ability programme; engaging, inspiring and supporting young people into employment, further education or apprenticeships. I delivered interactive training sessions and residential activities for young people at our outdoor residential centres. I worked closely alongside Youth Clubs, the Job Centre Plus and outreach to other centres in London who are committed to supporting young people. In addition, I co-ordinated the literacy and numeracy training delivered on site.



Ingeus

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Facilitator

  • mar. de 2010 - abr. de 2012

  Facilitating large groups of 18 - 24 year old long term unemployed people, running a specialised course covering communication, confidence, job search, interview skills, in-work behaviour and professional documentation. Arranging one on one appointments and sessions holistically dealing with barriers and ensuring pro-active, forward movement is a priority. In addition, facilitating short courses for 25+ age bracket clients to help with motivation and attitude. I have an extensive understanding of social barriers, economy, employment and behaviour and have written and implemented new lesson plans based on the dynamic changes in policy, welfare, company and social demand.

• Caseload Manager/Outreach Advisor

  • ago. de 2008 - mar. de 2010

  Operating in an autonomous role as a Welfare to Work Employment Advisor structuring own diary and managing a caseload averaging at 60 - 120 clients. I worked from scratch on a West London employability contract for the London Development Agency (LDA) building a case load, networking in the community and implementing structure. I have excellent Communication and Engagement skills and an extensive understanding of social barriers, economy, employment and behaviour. I helped to implement and run IAW, a series of workshops held for clients over the course of one week. In addition, wrote and facilitated workshops external to this programme.



Capita Education

• Secondary School Teacher

  • ene. de 2007 - ago. de 2008

  I taught a variety of subjects to all levels. A large part of this job was presenting myself in each new situation with confidence. I have been able to establish successful working relationships and have maintained the good reputation of my agency. I taught a variety of subjects to all levels. A large part of this job was presenting myself in each new situation with confidence. I have been able to establish successful working relationships and have maintained the good reputation of my agency.



St Ignatius School

• Art and Design Teacher

  • sept. de 2007 - may. de 2008

  Art and Design teacher year 7 to upper sixth form, ‘A’ level which included; Writing units of work in accordance to the Curriculum, Art History taught at A level, using Photoshop for design and the design process, managing large classes, motivating all individuals and raising the passing grade for the Art department substantially. I worked with large groups to deliver a comprehensive programme covering; drawing using different materials, understanding space and perspective, observational drawing, concept drawings for design, understanding the refining process, Printmaking including screen printing, mono-printing and etching, working with the influence of an artist model, understanding colour, paint techniques, collage and sculpture.



Takapuna Grammar School

• Art, Design and Art History Teacher

  • jul. de 2004 - dic. de 2006

  As a Secondary School Teacher, I have specialised in both practical Art and Art History. I have taught Practical Art, Art Design, including design briefs, conceptual elements and Photoshop. Printmaking, Senior Painting and Art History. This role has required a broad Art knowledge and a high practical skill level. I have been heavily involved with developing Takapuna Grammar’s ‘Vision and Values’. During this time I actively contributed to the 2007 development of the New Zealand Curriculum. Being able to engage young people, build and establish a passion for this subject was key to my success in this field.



AA Insurance

• Insurance Consultant

  • feb. de 2003 - jul. de 2004

  Customer service, underwriting, sales, accounting, claims services across multiple brands. This role has involved intensive customer and team based responsibilities, which included my direct involvement in aiding training of the team. Customer service, underwriting, sales, accounting, claims services across multiple brands. This role has involved intensive customer and team based responsibilities, which included my direct involvement in aiding training of the team.



Royal and SunAlliance Insurance

• Insurance Consultant

  • may. de 2001 - oct. de 2002

  Customer service, insurance sales, corporate office administration. Achieved over the annual sales target six weeks early.Including extensive on the job training in understanding market climates, this role required me to work on behalf of our clients to acquire in-depth understanding of customer needs and opinions. It incorporated outbound telephone work and I became a trainer for new staff. Customer service, insurance sales, corporate office administration. Achieved over the annual sales target six weeks early.Including extensive on the job training in understanding market climates, this role required me to work on behalf of our clients to acquire in-depth understanding of customer needs and opinions. It incorporated outbound telephone work and I became a trainer for new staff.