Robyn Patton

Experience

• 

  Various Social Work contract positions

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Social Worker
• 

  Kent County Council

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Child Protection Social Worker

  •Delivered fit-for-purpose counselling and therapy for children and families and accurately compiled court reports, attended court and undertook individual Case Reviews•Effectively coordinated resources and services for clients and liaised with agencies such as police, schools and health visitors to ensure appropriate client care

• 

  Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Senior Social Worker

  •Led, recruited, supervised and coached a team of 15 Crisis Response Workers (CRWs), social work students and volunteers to ensure outstanding service delivery •Directed clinical service delivery which included: intake, assessment, crisis intervention, counselling and group work for people who had experienced sexual assault or child abuse •Liaised with relevant stakeholders to develop the after-hours crisis response service model which included policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals and managed the on-call roster•Facilitated group and individual programs, determined appropriate crisis intervention channels and recorded accurate case notes, legal documentation and reports•Provided a state wide comprehensive two day training course to law enforcement officers and health professionals in appropriately responding to victims of rape and sexual assault•Ensured a supportive and safe work environment for staff and clients Show less

• 

  University of South Australia

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  University Student Counsellor

  •Carefully assessed needs and worked with students and staff to provide effective and professional counselling and carried out individual and group interventions•Developed strategies for each individual and supported them to achieve new perspectives •Collected and interpreted statistics and information to deliver targeted support services for university students and successfully formulated and implemented team wide policies

• 

  Now Baking

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Small business owner

  •Took an active and supportive role in the expatriate community and established a baking business in response to the needs of the local community

• 

  The Chefs Toolbox

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Consultant

  •Successfully recruited, trained and managed a team of consultants and demonstrated excellent communicative ability to consistently achieve and maintain monthly sales targets

• 

  Weight Watchers

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Weight Loss Coach

  •Utilised strong counselling expertise and experience to deliver effective and holistic one on one coaching and support to a diverse range of clients •Delivered a high level of customer service, both frontline and ongoing, and worked effectively and flexibly in a fast moving and dynamic workplace

• 

  80/20 Weightloss

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Group facilitator

  •Provided engaging and effective facilitation over intensive group sessions for women with a specific focus on addressing issues of weight, body image and stress management

• 

  Self-Employed

  Jan 2012 - now

  Workplace Trainer, Facilitator and Leadership Coach

  Customised training and facilitation on leadership development, mental health, communication, wellbeing, EQ, managing stress and professional development to teams within community health, shire councils and organisations.1:1 Leadership Development Coaching within corporate and community settings to support and enhance leadership potential.Each session fully customised to meet the needs of the organisation and teams, receiving consistently high level of engagement and feedback.Robyn Patton has over 25 years of clinical and facilitation experience including managing, mentoring, coaching and supervising staff.Robyn has facilitated workshops and training sessions to a broad range of groups and professions including people leaders, global and national corporations, local and federal government agencies, emergency services, allied health and small businesses. As a qualified Social Worker with a passion for facilitating positive change in the workplace, she has worked with diverse individuals and organizations to promote well-being, resilience, leadership development and psychological health. Show less

• 

  Self Employed

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Group Facilitator

  - Devised, created and wrote 6-week group work programs for men and women to holistically address emotional, social, physical, spiritual and lifestyle issues. - Facilitated multiple 6 week Men's Group for men in the Macedon Ranges with a focus on communication, relationships, stress, parenting, career, health, spirituality, masculinity, success and failure.- Facilitated 6 week Women's Coaching Circle for women in the Macedon Ranges with a focus on achieving identified goals and intentions.- Facilitated on-going monthly Groups for 'graduates' of the Men's Group and Women's Coaching Circle to maintain connection, support and individual growth. Show less

• 

  Cobaw Community Health Services Ltd

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Team Leader Counselling

  - Provided line management and clinical supervision, support and guidance to counselling staff comprised of Generalist Counsellors, AOD Counsellors and Forensic Nurse, Mental Health Nurse and psychologists. Supervised final year Social Work student on placement.- Convened counselling team meetings and facilitated teamwork and respectful communication - Managed active waitlists and allocation of clients - Planned and managed the day to day delivery of services to Cobaw clients across the Counselling programs, including working cooperatively with other services to develop a range of options and better outcomes for clients - Supported team members to assess clients' needs in complex situations, investigating a range of options available to clients and determined the delivery of the most appropriate response - Maintained, and developed, efficient data systems and provided data reports for internal monitoring and external reporting processes- Maintained program planning and quality including risk management and other compliance requirements. Initiated and participated in the development and review of Cobaw policies and procedures, including client feedback system (ZONKA) and client representation.- Participated in community meetings/networks including Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Group (MRSPAG)- In consultation with the Leadership Team developed and implemented standards and ensured programs were monitored and evaluated in terms of relevance, timelines, cost-effectiveness and client satisfaction Show less

• 

  Benestar Group

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  Training Facilitator and Coach - Organisational Development

  • Facilitate organisational training and development to people managers, managers and employees on performance and life-enhancing issues. • Delivery of high-level training on topics including change management, resilience and stress.

• 

  Midlife Rebel

  Jun 2022 - now

  Life Coach, Facilitator

  • Undertake thorough assessment and client evaluation prior to delivering unique and tailored individual programs encompassing coaching, support and counselling• Successfully guide and empower clients and assist them to improve identified outcomesAs the driving force behind Midlife Rebel, Robyn empowers women in midlife to break free from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and uncertainty, guiding them towards embracing their inner rebel. Her expertise lies in supporting and guiding women through the midlife journey, helping them rediscover themselves, ensuring that the next chapter of their lives is celebrated by fulfillment and authenticity.1:1 CoachingGroup ProgramsSpeaking/podcast Show less