Rachael Watson
Caboolture,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable support worker with a strong background in leadership, gained through extensive experience in management and supportive roles within dynamic environments. Holds a Diploma in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention, with expertise in exceptional communication skills, crisis management, and fostering effective collaborative work settings. Offers a unique perspective that blends professional consistency with empathetic community engagement, ensuring a holistic approach to support and development. Committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through innovative solutions and dedicated service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support worker
Thrive House
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized emotion coaching and therapeutic crisis intervention methods to support youth during high-stress situations, fostering understanding and stability.
- Actively collaborated with stake hold members and child safety officers to optimize care strategies for children.
- Providing a nurturing environment for the young person and supporting there day to day needs.
- Assisting individuals with daily challenges while helping teach life skills and encouraging personal development.
Youth Worker
Anglicare Southern Queensland
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Integral member of the Enhanced Foster Care team, focusing on creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for youth in care.
- Actively collaborated with practitioners, foster and kinship carers, and child safety officers to optimize care strategies for children.
- Demonstrated skill in behavioural management, employing patience and appropriate interventions to address challenges.
- Maintained detailed case notes, capturing critical observations and insights to aid in the development of individualized care plans.
- Consistently displayed resilience and adaptability in dynamic care environments, prioritizing the safety and well-being of children in all decisions.
- Cultivated strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders, enhancing cooperative efforts for children in care.
- Upheld a high standard of integrity and confidence in all interactions and decision-making processes.
Education
Diploma - Child, Youth and Family Intervention
TAFE Queensland
01.2023
Certificate IV - Youth Work
TAFE Queensland
01.2021
High School Certificate - undefined
Caroline Chisholm College
11.2001
Skills
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Positive outlook
- Resolution- oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Coaching and development
- Inventory control
- Excellent time management
- Cheerful and energetic
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Anglicare Improving Lives Framework Training
- Anglicare Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
- Hope and Healing
- First Aid & CPR March 2025
- Peg Trained
- Blue Card (P)
- Current Police Check
Timeline
Support worker
Thrive House
12.2024 - Current
Youth Worker
Anglicare Southern Queensland
05.2021 - 09.2024
Certificate IV - Youth Work
TAFE Queensland
High School Certificate - undefined
Caroline Chisholm College
Diploma - Child, Youth and Family Intervention
TAFE Queensland
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