Becky Rutter Email & Phone Number

Cheshire East

I work closely alongside the police, gaining referrals from them for young people that go missing in Cheshire East. I am then responsible for arranging appointments to meet with the young people, where I assess there needs and look at the underlying reasons as to why they have gone missing at that given time. Common patterns in young people that go missing involve; emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health needs, children in care and young people who have experienced forms of use… Show more I work closely alongside the police, gaining referrals from them for young people that go missing in Cheshire East. I am then responsible for arranging appointments to meet with the young people, where I assess there needs and look at the underlying reasons as to why they have gone missing at that given time. Common patterns in young people that go missing involve; emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health needs, children in care and young people who have experienced forms of use such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and sexual exploitation. These assessments are then recorded and sent to the police, social care and any other given agencies that are supporting the young person at that time. I also work closely alongside these agencies to ensure suitable care packages are in place and offered to the young people I support. I offer direct work to young people, offering sessions to support a number of needs, for example I have supported young people with self esteem and confidence, positive relationships, with anxiety and depression, looked after children and young people who have been sexually exploited, Group work is also undertaken within this role, as I have carried out sessions to schools on keeping safe, positive relationships and sexual exploitation. I also attend regular meetings, such as CIN (Child in Need) CAF (Common assessment framework) CSE (Child, sexual exploitation) conferences and Child protection conferences with social care and trigger and strategy meetings alongside the police. Show less

Halton

I carried out group work and one to one work with young people who use substances and who were affected by parental substance use. The work was undertaken in primary and secondary schools, and also set up groups to run in the community. I also delivered training to professionals about substances, the risks, effects and the law involved and training on hidden harm, focusing on how others peoples substance use can impact on children and families. I also carried a case load of one to one… Show more I carried out group work and one to one work with young people who use substances and who were affected by parental substance use. The work was undertaken in primary and secondary schools, and also set up groups to run in the community. I also delivered training to professionals about substances, the risks, effects and the law involved and training on hidden harm, focusing on how others peoples substance use can impact on children and families. I also carried a case load of one to one work with young people who use substances, using a range of therapeutic and evidence based approaches, such as CBT and art based therapies and supported young people on a Tier 2 and Tier 3 basis. Outreach work in the community was also undertaken, where I supported young people in regards to substance misuse, carers and education, family break down, relationships and sexual health. I also offered a drop in service at schools, supporting young people with issues around substances, sexual health and relationships, self esteem, and family loss and break down. I facilitated sessions to year groups in schools, focusing on alcohol. Cannabis, and positive relationships and delivered these to 200 young people per session per day, having up to 30 young people in each session. Sessions with the Amy Winehouse Foundation were also delivered to schools, where I was responsible at all times for arranging these sessions and working positively alongside teaching staff and other key professionals in making these interventions a success. I also developed these groups further by teaming up with the NCS (National, Citizenship Service) to deliver the Amy Winehouse resilience programme to over 100 young people during the summer holidays. Show less

St Helens

My responsibilities involved; assessing adults and families needs and putting relevant methods or intervention, services and support in place for them. I also reviewed care packages and evaluated them, working in accordance with the councils statutory requirements and keeping appropriate records & reports.I worked closely alongside NHS staff during this placement and worked with individuals with a range of mental health needs, such as schizophrenia, depression and dementia. Working with… Show more My responsibilities involved; assessing adults and families needs and putting relevant methods or intervention, services and support in place for them. I also reviewed care packages and evaluated them, working in accordance with the councils statutory requirements and keeping appropriate records & reports.I worked closely alongside NHS staff during this placement and worked with individuals with a range of mental health needs, such as schizophrenia, depression and dementia. Working with these individuals, I was responsible for structuring effective care plans, which involved me discharging individuals from hospital into relevant accommodation within the community, such as nursing and residential homes. I also assessed the families needs and where necessary I provided and refereed the family onto further support, such as the carers centre and counselling servicesI was also responsible for assessing adults, where there mental health and capacity was a concern and I was responsible for applying the mental capacity act 2005 when taking into account there needs and wishes. Show less

Warrington, United Kingdom

My responsibilities involved working on a one-to-one and group basis with children, young people & their families, who were subject to forms of abuse, including domestic abuse. I also worked with service users affected by mental health needs, sexual abuse and neglect, homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse and behavioural & emotional difficulties. I offered practical support where appropriate & carried out therapeutic methods. I also assessed needs, monitored them & evaluated progress, attending… Show more My responsibilities involved working on a one-to-one and group basis with children, young people & their families, who were subject to forms of abuse, including domestic abuse. I also worked with service users affected by mental health needs, sexual abuse and neglect, homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse and behavioural & emotional difficulties. I offered practical support where appropriate & carried out therapeutic methods. I also assessed needs, monitored them & evaluated progress, attending court on occasions, where I supported women's aid, working with young people who had been subject to levels of physical, sexual and domestic abuse. I also delivered the Jigsaw project, a group based programme supporting young people affected by domestic abuse within this role and as part of this role I also attended residential (Activities) with young people during the summer months, this promoting positive activities and peer support. Show less

Warrington, United Kingdom

I was responsible for meeting children and their families on visits and ensuring they were settled and comfortable at all times within the setting. I was responsible for supporting children in the crèche and planning activities of play that were appropriate for the children's needs. I liaised with parents and carers of the children in order to discuss the children's progress with them and listen to any concerns or issues that arose from visits. I also emotionally supported children if they… Show more I was responsible for meeting children and their families on visits and ensuring they were settled and comfortable at all times within the setting. I was responsible for supporting children in the crèche and planning activities of play that were appropriate for the children's needs. I liaised with parents and carers of the children in order to discuss the children's progress with them and listen to any concerns or issues that arose from visits. I also emotionally supported children if they became distressed and upset due to visits and feedback any concerns to management. Show less

Warrington, United Kingdom

My responsibilities involved working with children and families affected by loss and bereavement, offering one-to-one therapeutic support and group support to siblings. I offered training to agencies and professionals on loss and bereavement and how to support children and families effectively. I also attended case meetings, such as (CAF), CIN meetings on behalf of the agency

Social Work, Social Work, 2:1

Health, Social Care And Early Years Nvq, Social Work, Merit