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London, Gb

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

Recent/current projects include:* Supporting scaling of education programmes: CEI carried out a strategic project for leading education CPD provider Ambition Institute, scoping the feasibility and viability of an innovative offer to support the scaling of effective programmes. * ‘Fostering Connections’ efficacy trial: The Youth Endowment Fund has commissioned CEI and Bryson Purdon Social Research to conduct an RCT to evaluate the impact of trauma-informed training and support for… Show more Recent/current projects include:* Supporting scaling of education programmes: CEI carried out a strategic project for leading education CPD provider Ambition Institute, scoping the feasibility and viability of an innovative offer to support the scaling of effective programmes. * ‘Fostering Connections’ efficacy trial: The Youth Endowment Fund has commissioned CEI and Bryson Purdon Social Research to conduct an RCT to evaluate the impact of trauma-informed training and support for social workers working with foster carers and young people in care. This training will be delivered by the National Children’s Bureau and Leap Confronting Conflict across approximately 10 local authorities in England.* Systematic review of kinship care: As part of DfE’s response to the Independent Care Review, Foundations - What Works for Children and Families, has commissioned CEI to conduct a systematic review of interventions for children in kinship care. This review will provide insight into what works to improve these children’s safety, permanence and wellbeing, and explore if there are differential impacts for different groups of carers, including barriers to access and engagement with services. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

In this role, I provided high-quality project support to managers across a wide range of research, evaluation and implementation projects. I led on:- Task allocation and resource management via Mavenlink- Managing data protection documents and processes- Stakeholder management (liaising with funders, collaborators, and delivery partners)- External communications for the UK team- Project invoicing

London, England, United Kingdom

My role at the NSPCC involved providing overarching administrative and financial assistance to my team, as well as supporting on participation, trauma-informed and child safety online projects.

Suffolk

I have undertaken many roles at this establishment. My position involved resident and staff database administration. Throughout my years working for Stow healthcare, I have received substantial training in:- Dementia- Safeguarding- Mental Capacity- Moving and Handling- Health and Safety- First Aid

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

While studying, I was employed as a support worker for a women on the Autistic Spectrum who suffers from Bipolar Disorder. My roles included emotional support, increasing awareness of ASD in the local community, tutoring and planning excursions. In turn, sensitivity, patience and resilience were essential parts of the role.

Canterbury, United Kingdom

NCS (Nation Citizenship Service) is a government youth programme which encourages young people to be involved with charitable work, as well as providing them which essential life skills and information about their options of future endeavours. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I was an NCS Team Leader in Canterbury. I managed a group of 15-17-year-olds on a residential summer youth programme, which involved facilitating seminars, mentoring and aiding in the planning of their Social… Show more NCS (Nation Citizenship Service) is a government youth programme which encourages young people to be involved with charitable work, as well as providing them which essential life skills and information about their options of future endeavours. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, I was an NCS Team Leader in Canterbury. I managed a group of 15-17-year-olds on a residential summer youth programme, which involved facilitating seminars, mentoring and aiding in the planning of their Social Action Project. Effective communication, flexibility and teamwork were vital within this role. This role also included:- Facilitating workshops on government policy, apprenticeships, university etc.- Safeguarding training.- Taking an authoritative and patient role.- Encouraging my team members and supporting the rest of the staff. Show less

University Of Kent

People United is an innovative arts charity that explores how the arts and creativity can grow kindness, empathy and a common sense of humanity. We work with artists, academics and activists to explore the potential of the arts in making a difference in the world. In my role, I conducted research (i.e., questionnaires, focus groups and interviews) into student's views of the third sector at the University of Kent. I authored a report detailing strategy changes People United could implement to… Show more People United is an innovative arts charity that explores how the arts and creativity can grow kindness, empathy and a common sense of humanity. We work with artists, academics and activists to explore the potential of the arts in making a difference in the world. In my role, I conducted research (i.e., questionnaires, focus groups and interviews) into student's views of the third sector at the University of Kent. I authored a report detailing strategy changes People United could implement to increase student participation in their charity. Show less

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Kent Raise and Give (RaG) official fundraising society of Kent Union at the University of Kent. As part of the executive committee, my role involved working closely with the student union as well as leading the Events Team. My main duties included: - Physical and digital promotion- Liaising with local/national businesses - Linking with other societies- Managing the events calendar- Offering support to challenge volunteers- Organising numerous charity events… Show more Kent Raise and Give (RaG) official fundraising society of Kent Union at the University of Kent. As part of the executive committee, my role involved working closely with the student union as well as leading the Events Team. My main duties included: - Physical and digital promotion- Liaising with local/national businesses - Linking with other societies- Managing the events calendar- Offering support to challenge volunteers- Organising numerous charity events throughout the year (e.g., escape rooms, pamper nights, colour runs, RaG ball). As such, being involved in this society helped to improve my leadership and team-working abilities, as well as communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, I gained a KSCV Gold+ Volunteer Award for over 200 hours of volunteer work. Show less

University Of Kent

In my third year of university, I worked as a research assistant for the Psychology Department at the University of Kent, which was conducting a study of the Department of Defence. In turn, my role included:- Advertising the study- Collecting ethical documentation- Setting up experimental conditions- Participating as a stooge in some experiments- Coding dataI completed all tasks effectively and made sure that participant's data was handled sensitively and in… Show more In my third year of university, I worked as a research assistant for the Psychology Department at the University of Kent, which was conducting a study of the Department of Defence. In turn, my role included:- Advertising the study- Collecting ethical documentation- Setting up experimental conditions- Participating as a stooge in some experiments- Coding dataI completed all tasks effectively and made sure that participant's data was handled sensitively and in accordance with the university's policy. Show less

Kent, England, United Kingdom

During my degree, I tutored GCSE and A-Level Business Studies, Psychology and Politics, as well as degree level Psychology. I aimed to create an innovative and engaging environment for those I tutored.

Master'S Degree, Mind, Language And Embodied Congition, 2:1

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology And Social Anthropology, 1St