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Person centred commitment to assisting children and vulnerable adults achieve their agreed outcomes. Mentoring takes place on a one to one basis and is bespoke to each mentee. Building on a Pyramid approach of gaining trust, building relationships and confidence, finding achievable outcomes and developing skills and independence. To a point where our services are no longer required.

RHS LEVEL 2 in Horticulture. 10 years experience in horticultural activities (8 years horticultural therapy, 2 years garden design, planning and maintenance). Experience in setting up and governance of non profit making community companies (CIC).

Part of a mobile PCR Covid testing team (MTU). Delivering services to Somerset and Devon.

Daily supervision of a team of Covid testers ie a team of people who administer tests to vulnerable people or persons who’d prefer someone else to perform their PCR test. This was performed within strict NHS clinical protocols. Elements of the job involved HR assistance to staff. Some testing administered by myself also, especially in the first month.

Designing, planning and maintaining gardens for local tourist sites. Working with customers on how best we can make the horticultural environment as pleasant as possible for visitors. This was done with a heavy emphasis on environmental impact and sustainability.

Director and business manager with responsibilities for commercial sales and governance of the business. Included in this was much of the growing of produce. Working with adults who have learning difficulties and mental health issues. As well as many of the daily responsibilities of organising group activities, I worked with other businesses such as The Eden Project, Heligan Gardens and the Food For Change project. As an approved social day care facility I had to submit business plans and… Show more Director and business manager with responsibilities for commercial sales and governance of the business. Included in this was much of the growing of produce. Working with adults who have learning difficulties and mental health issues. As well as many of the daily responsibilities of organising group activities, I worked with other businesses such as The Eden Project, Heligan Gardens and the Food For Change project. As an approved social day care facility I had to submit business plans and tender to Cornwall Council to ensure our status as an approved facility. Administered creative commercial business income and opportunities to give the business other forms of income other than day care, to help establish independent financial sustainability. These creative incomes included, a veg bag scheme, sales to commercial kitchens, mushroom growing to retail, growing for a tomato ketchup and chilli sauce company. Show less

Small guest house ownership. All day to day organisation including meet and greet, stay preparation and cooking of breakfast. Business set up and advertising, including website set up.

Duties included:VAT auditor, visiting businesses checking the treatment of their Vat systems and controls. Closer working officer, developing close links to other government departments, sharing information with the end goal of cross department control of businesses. Audit assessment strategist, collating information on businesses and deciding whether or not to proceed with further investigation. General enquiries, first contact for local businesses who have queries with regards to how they… Show more Duties included:VAT auditor, visiting businesses checking the treatment of their Vat systems and controls. Closer working officer, developing close links to other government departments, sharing information with the end goal of cross department control of businesses. Audit assessment strategist, collating information on businesses and deciding whether or not to proceed with further investigation. General enquiries, first contact for local businesses who have queries with regards to how they solve problems they may have with how they account for the Vat. Mainly concentrated on liability questions. Registration and de registration of businesses for Vat. And debt control/collection. Show less