Building on the hugely successful Youth Employment Initiative, we have launched the Starfish Academy. We have developed our approach further, with the launch of this essential and highly compassionate 1-1 support for young people aged 16-30, with an enhanced and holistic model of combining wellbeing awareness with careers planning, across Teesside. Starfish believe in everyone's potential, with a zero stigma and a humanistic approach to wellbeing and progression focusing on enhancing life chances through believing in people, helping them build both personal and professional skills, to overcome challenges and tackle isolation.Updates; Qualifications/skills/attributes:Director (Board) Let's Connect, Jan 2024 Hartlepool and Executive Board Member for Healthwatch in Stockton, 2022 to date, helping local people by influencing change in health and social care services -Information Advice Guidance IAG L3 NVQ-BSc Hons Degree in Housing Studies (2:1)-Health and Social Care L3-CBT Basics Certificate -Distinction in performance management (people and process).-Complaints management lead (NHS and Housing)-NHS Management training -Qualified, experienced trainer, PTLLS, auditor and manager. -Advanced bid writing training-Service promotion, quality standards and compliance -Leadership Skills for Carers, Users & Advocates NHS-Mental Health First Aid 2015 and 2023 -Enter and view for Healthwatch inspection critical friend/auditor-Safeguarding adults and children -Carried out over 400 internal audits ensuring a continuous improvement ethos.-Writing performance and statistical reports-Ran service user involvement groups for Housing and NHS-Worked as Service user involvement Coordinator, and attended training on drugs and alcohol addiction -Implemented ISO9001/ISO14001 systems within four medium to large organisations.-Manufacturing engineering background (Nissan, Samsung, Chemicals)-Set up bespoke customer feedback systems and customer relationship quality circles, including being the customer service excellence lead in Housing.
Listed skills include Project Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Customer Satisfaction, and 27 others.