Ashley Richardson
Rockhampton,QLD
Summary
Dedicated support worker with a strong commitment to assisting clients facing challenges, particularly in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Proven ability to foster personal growth and resilience through community engagement and teamwork. Eager to contribute to a compassionate environment that promotes positive outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Case Worker
CQID
06.2025 - Current
Youth Support Worker
Yalga Connect
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Providing care to children in residential care
Mentor
Five Bridges
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisting customers in Woorabinda to find employment and training opportunities and meet their Workforce Australia obligations
Support Worker
Gumbi Gumbi
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supporting clients with drug & alcohol addictions
Defence Cadet
Defence Cadet
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Develop skills used for the defence force — prepare myself and my platoon for possible deployment by increasing physical fitness and discipline
- Kapooka
Support Worker
Gumbi Gumbi
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Supporting clients with drug & alcohol addictions
Carer for my family
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Assisting with caring duties for elderly grandfather who was in a wheelchair Single parenting responsibilities for 2 children
Maintenance Crew
PCR Polyweld
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintaining pipes, learnt how to weld poly pipes, work safe and work in a team.
Grounds Maintenance
Diverse Building Services
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintain town services, mowing, trimming and conservation land management
Trades Assistant
The Workforce Direct/Dmac
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Installation of Solar Panels
Education
Certificate Il - Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
01-2022
Certificate Ill - Conservation and Land Management
Tafe QId Cairns
Certificate Il - Surface Extraction Operations
Tafe QId Cairns
Certificate I and Il - Conservation and Land Management
Tafe QId Cairns
Skills
- Child care
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Behavioral support
- Documentation management
- Community outreach
References
- Mervin Saunders, Rehab Consultant, Rockhampton Gumbi Gumbi, 0404 490 441
- Angela Johnson, Employment Programs Manager, Five Bridges, 0458 521 339
- Joanne Warkill, SQW Project Officer, Indigenous Workstars, 0412 248 609
- Robert Watchorn, Officer in Command, Defence Force (Army), 0411 103 978
Attributes
- Responsible
- Outgoing
- Great Communication
- Take initiative in the workplace
- Very Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Safety First
- Team Player
Timeline
Support Case Worker
CQID
06.2025 - Current
Youth Support Worker
Yalga Connect
06.2025 - 02.2026
Mentor
Five Bridges
06.2024 - 10.2024
Support Worker
Gumbi Gumbi
01.2024 - 06.2024
Defence Cadet
Defence Cadet
08.2022 - 12.2023
Support Worker
Gumbi Gumbi
06.2019 - 08.2022
Maintenance Crew
PCR Polyweld
06.2019 - 02.2020
Grounds Maintenance
Diverse Building Services
10.2018 - 06.2019
Trades Assistant
The Workforce Direct/Dmac
05.2018 - 09.2018
Carer for my family
01.2013 - 01.2022
Certificate Il - Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways
Certificate Ill - Conservation and Land Management
Tafe QId Cairns
Certificate Il - Surface Extraction Operations
Tafe QId Cairns
Certificate I and Il - Conservation and Land Management
Tafe QId Cairns