Derellanne Knowles Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

As the Delivery and Engagement Manager I am primarily responsible for the high quality delivery of Khulisa’s core programmes for young people and professionals, both face to face and online. I also lead on the development of the Youth Advisory Board, championing and providing opportunities for youth engagement. Researching and subsequently setting up a.

London, England, United Kingdom

As a Community Team Manager I was supervised a high performing team who were responsible for delivering support and therapy to 35+ care leavers and young parents and their infants/children in stand-alone flats in the community.

London

• Keeping the relationship with the residents at the heart of my work by adopting and encouraging a person-centred, therapeutic and attachment-based approach to all aspects of my work.
• Continually assess for changing needs and risks of all the residents, ensuring relevant actions, safety plans and therapeutic thinking is carried out in response to safeguarding concerns.
• Developing a Programme to Independence for the residents in high support semi-independent accommodation to independence.
• Plan and deliver a range of 1:1 sessions to meet the needs of individual residents and look to develop life and social skills (including self-care, communication skills, confidence and self- esteem and future.
• Keep up-to-date knowledge about education, employment and training opportunities and address any barriers through 1:1 key- work, with the aim of increasing engagement.
• Organise and lead on innovative Sports, Culture and Arts activities with residents. Developing a range of interactive and engaging sessions, with regular reflection and evaluation of progress.

London, United Kingdom

• To plan and implement programmes of therapeutic activities for Young People with chronic and severe mental health needs as well as highly complex mental health difficulties in the Day Service, PICU and the Acute.
• To actively involve and support clients as required in their care plan.
• To observe and report back about any suggested changes in the therapeutic activities and encourage the clients in developing a sense of their own identity, personal needs and social interactions during their recovery.
• To assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of therapeutic and rehabilitation Interventions.
• To be responsible for liaising with clients/relatives regarding home visits and other appointments.
• To be responsible for supervising OT students, contributing to planning training sessions and participate in induction and education.

Prittlewell, Essex, United Kingdom

• To work within the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) code of ethics.
• To manage paperwork according to statutory regulations.
• To ensure ongoing personal and professional development by attending supervision and CPD.
• To manage my own case load, in all respects.
• Listening to an individual’s concerns and forming a therapeutic relationship.
• Establishing a relationship of trust with clients.

• Working directly with young people, assessing their needs and mentoring, coaching and supporting individuals to facilitate personal, social and educational growth.
• Responsible for collating and reporting on key work meetings.
• Accountable for the general security of the building and health and safety of the residents.
• Following lone work policies and procedures.

Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

• To follow and adhere to the BACP ethical framework to ensure professional practice.
• Establishing a relationship of trust with clients.
• Monitoring a client’s response to counselling.
• To manage paperwork such as client notes, referrals and assessing for progression questionnaires.
• To ensure ongoing personal and professional development by attending supervision and CPD.
• Referring clients to other healthcare professionals, when appropriate.

Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

• Providing extra support to students with special needs or those who speak English as a second language.
• Assisting the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• Helping students in their studies and all areas of the national curriculum.
• Providing general support and one-to-one assistance for pupils.
• Producing accurate and up-to-date records and reports as required.
• Monitoring a student’s performance throughout the year.

Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

• Helping learners who are underperforming in their subjects on a one-to-one basis.
• Implementing strategies and supporting learners in self-esteem and confidence-building activities.
• Drawing up agreed action plans with learners, outlining the aims, and monitoring their progress.
• Managing professional development through undertaking relevant training and sharing best practice with other student mentors.

Bachelor'S Degree, Counselling, First

Foundation Degree, Counselling, Distinction (1St)