Alexandra Storey

Experience

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  NHS

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2016

  Research Assistant

  I completed a research project within the NHS Learning Disability Department. This involved investigating the facilitators and barriers to engaging individuals in meaningful activity. It looked at how engaging in such can decrease challenging behaviour exhibited by individuals with learning disabilities and increase their quality of life. This involved interviewing 11 support workers across the Yorkshire region. I subsequently presented the findings at an NHS regional research conference.

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  Principal Resourcing

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  SEN Support Assistant

  I worked as a teaching assistant for children and young adults with learning disabilities across schools in Yorkshire. I was responsible for managing unpredictable and often challenging behaviour in children and adolescents with learning difficulties, whilst supporting the mental health needs of other students. Additionally I supported the teacher in the classrooms to enhance learning by working with children on a 1:1 basis.

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  SOVA

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  Appropriate Adult

  My role involved supporting children, young people and vulnerable adults who were detained in police custody. Many of the individuals had learning disabilities, personality disorders and mental health problems.My role was to look after the best interests of the detainee during the interviewing process and ensure they knew and understood their rights.

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  Hesley Group

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Assistant Psychologist

  I worked as an Assistant Psychologist in a children’s residential service for young people aged between 10-19 with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour.I was part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a link between care, education and clinical teams to offer psychological support to people using the group services.My role held a variety of responsibilities including helping support clinicians to implement therapy, behavioural observations and data collection, along with report writing and direct care support.I attended regular reviews and MDT meetings regarding the young individuals which involved my liaising with other professionals.I also took on the role of a communication champion, to help promote and teach the importance of communication methods such as PECS and Makaton. Show less

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  South Yorkshire Police

  Apr 2018 - now

  Investigations Officer

  I am currently based in the Protecting Vulnerable People (CID) Unit in Doncaster.This involves managing serious and complex investigations involving child abuse, sexual abuse and child deaths.A large part of my role involves the safeguarding of both children and vulnerable adults.I have completed my National Investigators Exam and I am PIP 2 qualified as of 2022. I have also undergone my Tier 3 Specialist Suspect Interviewing Course gaining a diploma.My everyday duties include interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, conducting general enquiries in order to build case files for CPS and attending Court.I have experience of working in other departments including the domestic abuse team, general CID and Major Crime ie Homicide investigations.My role also involves tutoring new starters who join the team and assisting them to achieve their PIP accreditation.I work closely with other professional organisations including Social Care, CPS and the NCA. Show less