Assist tradesmen in various jobs, repairs, and installations using hand and power tools.
Conduct routine inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, hoses, and blankets.
Children's Home Manager & Support Worker
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11.1998 - 03.2013
Protect service users from threats to health, welfare, and normal development, inside and outside of the home.
Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (1991) and the Care Standards Act (2000).
Promote children's rights, and support them to be responsible for their own lives whenever appropriate.
Provide leadership, guidance, and management to the staff team.
Carried out staff supervision and appraisals.
Responsible for communication systems, records, reports, and care plans.
Recruiting, training, and development of staff.
Managed and operated budgets, monitored expenditures, and assisted external auditors.
Maintained a safe working and living environment, complying with the Health & Safety Act 1974 (UK) for the service users and staff.
Participating in numerous training courses to keep up to date with professional material, and maintaining extensive knowledge and skills.
Implemented organizational policies and procedures.
Fundraising involves organizing events within the local community, collecting sponsorship money for individual and group challenges involving service users, staff, and local businesses.
Worked closely with other professionals, including Children's Services, the Police, and Emergency Services, as well as other charities and similar organizations.
Education
Lowestoft College
England
07-1994
Paston College
England
07-1991
Sheringham High
England
07-1989
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England
Skills
Competent in Microsoft Office, Integrated Business Technology Level 3
IBM Maximo
Cascade
SPEAR
Career Overview
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6 years at Linkforce as a Bus Driver/TA doing shutdown work at various Pilbara Iron Ore sites.
Over 2 years working on Rio Tinto sites for Sodexo carrying out camp Maintenance and acting as TA to village camp Tradesmen (Electrician, Plumber, Refrigeration Mechanic)
Over 10 years Bus/Coach driving experience mainly 55 seater, Airport runs & to site on Rio Tinto & FMG sites
14 Years Child Support Worker in a residential home 8 years as Registered Manager
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