Sharon M.

Sharon M.

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  • About me

    Proud to enable and empower individuals in making changes happen.

  • Education

    • DMWS

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      Mental health first aid
    • DMWS

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      Welfare diploma
    • University of the West of Scotland

      2013 - 2016
      BA (Hons) Integrated health and social care My dissertation is on Lewys Body Dementia 2:1

      Year 2 - I learned a shared knowledge of public service provision , including vital information on policies, person centred care and many factors that influence health and social care provision. I gained up to date knowledge on legislation; such as vision 20/20, Reshaping care for older people, dementia strategy. Year 3 - Concentrated on developing professional skills in leadership and management alongside increasing my confidence in evidence based practise. Furthermore focusing… Show more Year 2 - I learned a shared knowledge of public service provision , including vital information on policies, person centred care and many factors that influence health and social care provision. I gained up to date knowledge on legislation; such as vision 20/20, Reshaping care for older people, dementia strategy. Year 3 - Concentrated on developing professional skills in leadership and management alongside increasing my confidence in evidence based practise. Furthermore focusing on quality improvement throughout the health and social care sector.Year 4 - Mainly focussed on self awareness and my dissertation on Lewy Body Dementia.In addition I learned research skills, analysis and presenting skills which were useful in increasing my confidence. Show less

    • James watt college

      2005 - 2006
      COSCA Counselling Counselling

      Enhanced my interpersonal or communication skills based on active listening, involving using verbal and non-verbal skills e.g. paraphrasing, asking questions in a helpful way, summarising, attending and responding to the speaker

    • James watt college

      1994 - 1995
      HNC SUPPORTING SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS HNC SUPPORTING SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS

      I gained necessary skills to work within the field of supporting individuals with additional support needs. I also had a placement within special needs schools.

    • James watt college

      1993 - 1994
      NC SPECIAL CARE AND EDUCATION Working with children and adults with learning and physical disabilities

      I learned various types of disabilities/learning difficulties and support required,

  • Experience

    • Quarriers

      Aug 2000 - Dec 2003

      Supporting 16-25 year old young homeless with independent daily living skills to enable individuals to hold down a tenancy. I supported adults with physical/learning disabilities and challenging behaviour within their own homes within the community. Encouraging and enabling individuals to remain within their own homes.

      • Project Worker

        Dec 2002 - Dec 2003
      • Support Worker

        Aug 2000 - Dec 2002
    • British Red Cross

      Dec 2003 - Jun 2006
      Day care officer

      Provided day services that were innovative, dynamic and enabling, to support service users aged 18-65 years old. I organised, implemented, monitored and reviewed individual care and support plans. Promoted well-being and choice to enable individuals to regain daily independence. Liaised with multi-disciplinary team arranging meetings to discuss progress of service users highlighting areas which may need further support.

    • North Ayrshire Council

      Sept 2006 - Jul 2017
      Care at home assistant

      Providing care and support to service users aged 50 years plus, within their own homes, as detailed within their care plan. I assist with daily living skills, using rehabilitation techniques. Providing good communication skills, verbal and written. Monitoring care and well-being of service user's behalf in accordance with their wishes.

    • Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2018
      Welfare Officer
    • DOWN'S SYNDROME SCOTLAND

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
      Family Support Officer
    • Victim Support Scotland

      Feb 2021 - Sept 2022
      Support Coordinator
    • The Trussell Trust

      Oct 2022 - Sept 2023
      Community Campaigner

      July 2023

    • The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

      Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
      Senior support worker

      Supporting staff working with adults with complex needs and autism.

    • Poppyscotland/RBL

      Dec 2023 - now
      Independent living advisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MHFA training

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Nov 2017