Gill Daly Senior Residential Support Worker 37.5 Gill has a Degree in community studies. Gill has also completed a BTec level 3 in Health and Social Care and Level 4 in Caring and Managing young people. Gill has worked with Adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities in the community where she was a House manager. Prior to working for Next Stage 4 life, Gill worked in a children’s home for over 10 years and supported challenging children as a Senior Residential Support Worker. Gill has worked in a variety of care provisions, including secure placements, hospitals, residential settings and community work. Gill has received training throughout her working experience including managing violence and Aggression, self-harm/ ligature training, medication training, Autism awareness, safe guarding, child trafficking, sign language and Children’s First Aid. Gill enjoys travelling and spending time with her family Ellie Maher Residential Support Worker 37.5 Ellie has an NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Children and Young People. Prior to working for Next Stage 4 life, Ellie worked for 4 years in a rehab facility for drugs and alcohol misuse. Ellie has experience of working with EBD in a children’s Residential home, where she worked for six years. Working in a variety of settings has provided Ellie the opportunity to build on her existing knowledge through training, for example, Criminology, CSE, Sexual exploitation, Team Teach, First aid and Administering medication. Ellie originally came to Next Stage 4 Life as a Night Wake, however switched to days in order to spend more time with the young people she cares for. Ellie enjoys painting furniture, gardening, cooking, travelling and spending quality time with her friends, family and dog. Sandra Wild Senior Residential Support Worker 37.5 Sandy has an NVQ level 3 Youth Work, and a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and young people’s work force. Sandy was promoted to a senior RSW in January 2018. Sandy has worked with children and young people in a variety of settings, including Residential and Youth Services. Sandy has worked collectively for 9 years with children and young people who have Emotional and Behavioural Disorders as well as Learning Disabilities, ranging from 9-21years old. Sandy has worked with challenging behaviour, using the skills she has acquired through training and experience, alongside her calm nature to de-escalate unpredictable situations she has faced. Sandy is a very positive influence on the young people she works with engaging in activities that builds and maintains positive relationships.
Dani Crooks Residential Support Worker 37.5 Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce. Dani has 4 years’ experience working in residential settings, supporting children and young people with Complex Needs and Learning Difficulties. Dani also has 2 years of experience working in a Specialist Educational School, supporting young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Learning Difficulties. Dani briefly worked with an agency caring for children suffering from Complex Medical Needs within their home environment, supporting both the children and their parents in their daily routines, personal care and administering medication. Jess Greenacre Residential Support Worker 37.5 BA(Hons) Community and Social Care: Policy and Practice Jess is currently working towards Diploma Level 3 Children and young people’s Workforce. All Mandatory training courses. Jess has 3 years’ experience working with young people with EBD and challenging behaviour in education and residential settings. Jess also has experience in supporting young people with learning difficulties, Autism and non-verbal. Jess enjoys spending time with family and friends, meals out, going to the gym and spa weekends away. Jessica Long (Currently on Maternity leave) Residential support worker 37.5 Jessica has a QCF Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care and is currently completing her Diploma Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce, due to complete Feb 2018. Jessica has worked for 3 years as a support worker with disadvantaged individuals and individuals who have learning disabilities. Jessica has always been keen to work with Looked After children and young people. Jessica feels her knowledge, skills and positive attitude can provide the highest standard of care and support each young person in maximising their best possible outcome. Jessica is enthusiastic, adaptable and focused on achieving the very best for the young people in her care.