Tony Standing

Experience

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  Look Ahead Housing and Care Ltd.

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2007

  Contract Manager

  I was responsible for a Berkshire based Supported Housing project funded by Supporting People with a budget of around £300k, with responsibility for the health and safety of the project, its staff and tenants. I line managed and supervised 5 staff members, providing regular supervision and yearly appraisals. Preparation of budgets, business plans and monthly management reports, networking and liaison with funding partners and referral agents as well as promotion of the scheme within the community also formed part of my role as manager. I also assessed project workers for their NVQs. I identified key areas for improvement at the project and implemented these changes.Among my achievements were to bring the project up to date and effectively manage Voids, and reduce the arrears figures from effective action plans. Part of my Housing management role was to prepare court paperwork and attend court as needed. I and my staff team were given recognition for best staff team during the Look Ahead staff conference in 2004, and in 2007 we produced a welcome DVD which will be used corporately in the promotion of the project.2002-2003/4 - Tenancy support worker / acting manager - Before becoming manager I was employed to give Housing related support to 35 tenants at this project.1998-2002 - Project Support worker, Look Ahead Housing & Care Ltd. - I worked at this Berkshire based Mental Health residential unit. My duties involved all aspects of client care and representation for clients that have dual diagnosis alcohol and drug induced mental health problems. Show less

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  Interlingue

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  TESOL teacher

  I was living and working in Italy. While in Rome I qualified as a TESOL teacher to teach English as a foreign language. For my Teaching practice I have a number of hours completed teaching time with Italian students. I also have a ‘Codice Fiscale’, (Italian tax code) which allows me to work in Italy. No teaching posts available so returned to UK to become Health and Social Care Assessor.

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  A4e (Action for Employment)

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  Assessor

  I was employed by A4e as an NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) learning assessor. I assessed and taught Health and Social care paper based portfolios for students working towards Levels 2 and 3 (train to gain and adult apprenticeships) in their place of work. Typical case loads were around 30-50 students. I also delivered Key skills and Technical certificates as part of the qualification. My case loads geographic base ranged from Essex (Waltham Abbey), through to Brentford in London and the surrounding areas of Reading and Windsor. Although I work from home, I have the requisite tools and self discipline to manage my time and work load which was around 50 learners, with targets set monthly for achievement rates. Use of technology to deliver the NVQ's are part of my passion for teaching and I am always keen to promote technology as part of the delivery and assessment process and A4e were looking towards moving to e-portfolios before I left. Part of my remit was to participate in quality assurance, development and delivery of the NVQ, travel to Barnet (H.O.) to attend team meetings and keep my own PPD (personal and professional development) up to date through training and supervision. I am also registered with the IFL (Institute for Learning) as part of my PPD. I recently became facilitator for a training course in smart assessment in which I had to assist in the initial training and delivery of the course. Show less

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  White Lion Training

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

  Assessor

  I was employed by White Lion Training as an Assessor in Health and Social Care levels 2 and 3 Train to Gain. Working from my Home office in Reading I manage my time and case load. My case load covered Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Hampshire until I was made redundant in October. Typical case-load of around 30-50 students. completed around 60% before being made redundant Portfolios were paper based under Edexel and White Lion systems.

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  Central Bedfordshire Council

  Oct 2009 - May 2010

  Contract Compliance Officer

  I was employed as a Contract Compliance Officer through Venn Group agency, covering all of Bedfordshire my post was to monitor and review contracts with clients within the social care sector.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor quality of care, staff, service provisions, recruitment etc within the nursing homes and other facilities.Audit service providers (generally with learning disabilities) and complete regular reviewsWrite up actions and produce reports / devise monitoring and reporting toolsMonitor and chase actions that need to be deliveredHandle any current or past issues that may be unresolvedIn addition I also Chaired and ran the Lettings meetings for the councils Campus Closure Programme of new build flats, and participated in project redevelopment. Show less

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  Baxter Storey

  Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Front of House and Food preparation assistant

  Working for Baxter Storey within CISCO systems. Set up of breakfast area within restaurant, front line customer support, till operation and barrister for Starbucks coffee. I also set up and run the deli bar as part of my daily duties. Training includes Health and Safety and food preparation. Successes include beating sales records and recognition for the team in company magazine.Blue Arrow Catering – Contract catering work August - October 2010August – Worked (16-30hrs weekly), at The Thatchers pub in Woodley, Reading, Duties include food preparation and main meals from the pub menu. Show less

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  Paragon

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assessor

  Assessing learners on Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care qualifications, Caseload management of around 35 learners, attending standardisation and team meetings.

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  Intraining

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Assessor

  Assessing Level 2 and Level 3 QCF qualifications, Trained in Companies use of E-portfolio using Etrack. EDI and Edexel for qualification, Functional Skills and on-line BTEC tests.Case-load of 80 learners at present based in Stroud Gloucestershire, Reading Berkshire and Various locations Surrey and Oxfordshire. Standardisation and team meetings as part of ongoing CPD.

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  T2 Group

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  Personal Development Manager

  Home based working, management of case load of learners with delivery of Health and Social Care QCF apprenticeships to Levels 2, 3 and 5. Tech certs, Functional skills and ESOL are also part of my role with t2.

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  Choice Care Group

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  Assistant Manager

  assistant service manager providing quality care to adults with learning disabilities

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  Finefutures Ltd

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2022

  Team Manager
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  Voyage Care Ltd

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Team Leader
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  Budwood ltd

  Mar 2023 - now

  Senior support