About Me
I have spent five years working with children and young people with complex needs in residential care and semi-independent settings in the Leeds and Bradford area. I am trained in trauma-informed practice and therapeutic crisis intervention, and I understand deeply how past trauma shapes behaviour.
I am consistent, boundaried, and warm — qualities that I know matter enormously to young people who have experienced disrupted attachments. I am committed to high aspirations for the young people I support and I work hard to maintain the stability and predictability they need.
Experience
Residential Support Worker — Bright Futures Care, Leeds (2022–Present)
- Supporting young people aged 12–18 with EBD and complex trauma in a four-bed residential home
- Building trusted relationships through consistent, therapeutic approaches
- Contributing to care plans and attending LAC reviews
- Mentoring a junior colleague through their Level 3 Diploma
Support Worker — Semi-independent provision, Bradford (2020–2022)
- Supporting young people aged 16–21 with learning disabilities in a supported living setting
- Transition planning and life skills development
Qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Trauma-Informed Practice (accredited, 2023)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Safeguarding Children (Level 3)
- Team Teach (physical intervention trained, 2024)
