Alysa Rixon

Experience

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  States of Guernsey

  Aug 1998 - Apr 2018

  Providing strategic policy development support in health and social care projects.Driving and coordinating leadership and professional input to key strategies, policies and corporate initiatives to ensure that corporate/strategic projects meet objectives and deliver improved outcomes for service users.- Coordinating and supporting the implementation of the Children and Young People's Plan, including drafting the Policy Letter to the States of Deliberation and developing proposals for future governance;- Assisting with presenting proposals for changes to the Adoption Laws to the States;- Making recommendations for the improvement of healthcare governance arrangements;- Facilitating service design for improving community health services and implementing key strategic policies. Show less I was appointed Senior Policy Adviser for the Policy Council in October 2012 and I was seconded as Principal Officer to the States Review Committee to support the review of the structure and functions of government. The Committee presented its first stage report to the States in July 2014 proposing a reformed committee system, which was approved by a large majority. Although the seven members of the Committee started the review with very different ideas and positions on what reform might look like, unusually the Committee was unanimous in presenting its proposals for reform after their review journey over a period of 18months. At the close of my secondment the Committee was submitting its second report for States' debate with the detail of its proposals for reform of the political structure from May 2016.My role as Principal Officer included:- Planning the scope and programme for seeing the review to completion to meet political and stakeholder aims and expectations;- Project managing the review process to set milestones and expectations, focus minds on desired outcomes, review progress, keep momentum and engage members in the review process; - Providing high-level advice to the Committee on how to proceed with the review, identifying and managing key risks and exploring and testing options for reform;- Writing States Reports and various briefing papers for the Committee to consider. Show less I come from seven years in a scrutiny role; I was Principal Officer to the Scrutiny Committee from February 2008 and also Principal Officer to the Public Accounts Committee since April 2012, managing a small team to oversee a variety of reviews. I provided support to the Joint Committees (Public Accounts, Scrutiny and States Assembly and Constitution Committee) in the formulation of their March 2012 report on good governance, which required finding an accord between approximately 20 committee members.I joined the staff of the Scrutiny Committee in August 2005 as Scrutiny Officer. In my time scrutinising the performance of government departments I have overseen a variety of reviews including topics such as the distribution of milk; education policies; complaints and appeals procedures; monitoring States Resolutions; public engagement and land planning services. Show less I was the manager of the island’s traffic and transport services with operational responsibility for the Bulwer Avenue premises and services, managing twenty-five staff. I had a hand in formulating the original, and much maligned, Traffic Strategy in 2003; the introduction of the driving theory test; the green and yellow buses (they are not too big!); installation of speed bumps; the programme for the replacement and installation of new traffic lights; the new car registration certificates and demise of the old green log books...you know all the popular stuff. Show less

  • Programme Director - Home Operational Services Transformation

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Strategy and Policy Adviser

    Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Policy Business Partner - Health & Social Care

    May 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Senior Policy Adviser

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Principal Officer, Scrutiny

    Feb 2008 - Oct 2012

  • Scrutiny Officer

    Aug 2005 - Feb 2008

  • Traffic and Transport Services Manager

    Aug 2002 - Jul 2005

  • Vehicle Registration and Licensing Manager

    Sept 2001 - Jul 2002

  • Junior Executive / Business Development Officer

    Aug 1998 - Aug 2001
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  Carers Guernsey LBG

  May 2018 - Oct 2021

  Manager

  I have helped to grow Carers Guernsey since the charity was set up in 2018 to support those caring for family or friends who, due to illness, disability, mental health issues or addiction, would not cope without their support. We aim to make life better for carers by:providing emotional and practical support; giving carers a voice in matters that affect them;providing a central service for information and advice; and helping to identify and develop various carers services.

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  Ouro

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Co-founder and consultant
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  BeanJar

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Founder

  Facilitates collaborative community events and projects that have impact and promote social inclusion: while providing sponsorship opportunities that meet corporate objectives, and raising awareness and reach for third sector partners.

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  Independence LBG

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

  Therapist

  I worked as a counsellor supporting people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs or gambling.

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2024 - now

  Integrative Counsellor and Therapeutic Coach

  Whether in counselling or coaching, clients can expect a collaborative process. Together, we will work to build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being, empowering you to take control of your journey and make meaningful changes. My goal is to help you feel understood and supported, guiding you toward a deeper sense of self and a healthier, more fulfilling life.