Leigh Dennis

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Amesbury, England, United Kingdom

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About me
Experienced in direct work with vulnerable populations, with a focus on safeguarding and family support.
Education
- University of Portsmouth
  2021 - 2023
  MSc Victimology Criminal Justice Merit
- University of Bath
  2015 - 2019
  BSc (Hons) Psychology (with placement year) 2:1
  Activities and Societies: Bath University Student Musicals Society, Bath Association of Psychology Students
Experience
- University of Bath
  Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
  Giving tours to prospective Psychology students at the university, and offering advice and support regarding the application process. Transcription of interviews with children with autism, parents of autistic children, and teachers at a school for autistic children as part of a research project focused on Social Stories.
  - Student Ambassador
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
  - Research Apprentice
    Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
- Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
  Sept 2017 - May 2018
  Placement Student
  Psychology dept. of a Category C Men's establishment.
- Rethink Mental Illness
  Jun 2019 - Nov 2022
  Mental Health Worker
- Stop Domestic Abuse
  Nov 2022 - Sept 2023
  - Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
    Mar 2023 - Sept 2023
  - Mental Health Advocate
    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023
- The Nelson Trust
  Sept 2023 - May 2025
  Women's Recovery Coordinator
- Spurgeons
  May 2025 - now
  Family Hub Practitioner
Licenses & Certifications
- Level 2 Safeguarding Adults
  Virtual College
  Nov 2022
- Suicide Awareness Training
  Zero Suicide Alliance
  Jan 2021
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
  The Skills Network
  Sept 2018
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People.
  The Skills Network
  May 2020
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Challenging Behaviour
  The Skills Network
  Jan 2018
- Graded Care Profile 2
  Wiltshire Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership
  Dec 2025
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
  The Skills Network
  Jan 2020
- KUF Training - Working with Personality Disorders
  Ministry of Justice UK
  Jan 2018
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by FACES Bath on Nov 2015
  Associated with Leigh Dennis
- Son-rise mentor
  Issued by Son-Rise on Oct 2018
  Associated with Leigh Dennis