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- 1. Sarah Semper Curriculum Vitae 07538941031/ serahmk@yahoo.co.uk D.O.B. 10/12/1981 Address: 7 Ewart Road, Chatham, Kent. ME4 6LA EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: A fully qualified Child Counsellor with over 7 years of intensive experience with troubled children and families, I am currently temping in one-to-one and group work with complex special needs children involving non-verbal and behavioural issues. Feb 09 – Aug 2015 KIDS COMPANY I began voluntary work for KC in 2008 but was soon asked to work full-time. My work has been with children of all ages, initially focused on the early years. I am familiar in dealing with children, parents and families, involving emotional and physical abuse, mental health problems including ADHD & Autism, domestic violence, immigration issues, and was a member of KC’s “Right to Health Panel”, a small group of professionals giving advice to Keyworkers about the most complex cases. In addition to my professional qualifications (see below) I have undertaken many training courses with KC including Therapeutic Childcare, Trauma Effects on the brain, ADHD, Child Protection, and Immigration issues. The responsibilities and scope of my work have increased over time as shown below: Team-Leader/Keyworker , Secondary School, Brixton, London Nov 2013-Aug 2015 Team-Leading by example keyworkers and support staff, I had a complex caseload working with the school’s most vulnerable children and their families. Most of my clients were known to social services and at risk of exclusion. Focusing intensively on them and their families I helped them communicate more effectively and decide on their best choices. I also worked closely with the Child Protection Team and the school SENCO, as well as Social Services, Housing and the local Hospitals to further support the children and their families. Co-ordinator Head Office Mental Health Team Jan-Nov 2014 Sourcing the most “fruitful” referral pathways for clients with complex mental health needs and then allocating them thereon, including to statutory services where indicated. Working closely with psychiatrists re diagnosis of clients and enabling them to access medication, GP’s, and other professional services. Senior trainee Child Counsellor in Kids Company’s Schools Programme 2011 – 2015
- 2. For over two years I have been giving therapeutic counselling one day a week to three children aged 6-10 in a local primary school, liaising closely with parents, teachers and other KC professionals. Child Protection Team – Family Support Worker 2012 – 2013 Working with clients who have children on the Child Protection Register. Providing outreach and day-to-day support to high risk mothers and children, and working closely with social services concerning clients at risk of having their children removed. Duty Assessor – Assessment Team 2011 – 2012 Undertaking complex daily assessments of new referrals (children and families) wanting support and help. The assessment lasted around 1.5 hours in which the client was encouraged to disclose as much as possible. I would record all the details relevant to KC’s assessment, and then channel them into appropriate therapy and support either with myself or other KC professionals. High Risk Outreach Worker – Gang Prevention Street Team 2010 – 2011 Meeting with actual or potential gang members in some of the most deprived estates in South London. Encouraging and empowering them to think of leaving the gang lifestyle, and devising practical strategies to do so, sometimes involving police protection or even leaving the area to avoid gang reprisals. Keyworker 2009 – 2010 Supporting and empowering vulnerable clients mentally and emotionally on a daily basis. Accompanying them to GP visits or meetings with the statutory services in an advocatory role for the client and children. Preparing budgeting and parenting action plans. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENTS: Feb 08-Feb 09 Damac Properties UK Ltd - Sales Consultant, Oct 06 – Feb 08 Chard Estate Agents – Lettings Negotiator, Feb 03 – Jun 06 Wates Residential Estate Agents – Lettings Negotiator, Jan 02 – Feb 03 Moss Bros (retail clothing) - Head Office Administrator, Aug 00 - Jan 02 - Escada UK (Designer Fashions for Women) - Buyers Assistant RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced Diploma in Professional Development: The Therapeutic& Educational Application of the Arts. The Certificate in the Emotional Needs of the Child. The Diploma in Child Counselling.
- 3. All the above under the auspices of “The Institute for Arts in Therapy & Education”, London Metropolitan University. My first voluntary work with children was as a Children’s Counsellor with Camp Timber Trails, Connecticut, USA (Summer06), working with children from deprived or socially unstable backgrounds, many with ADHD, autism, and stress/trauma-related conditions. I helped with daily activity programmes including general counselling for the little ones. I discovered I could connect with and help them to some degree, and this confirmed my desire to work with troubled children as soon as I was able. .SECONDARY EDUCATION: The Godolphin School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England 1992-98. 9GCSE’s: Eng. Lit. B, Eng. Lang. B, Maths D, History D, Geography C, Biology B, Drama & Theatre Arts B, French B, Art B. Tauntons College, Southampton, England 1998- 2000. 3 A Levels: Eng. Lit. C, Art & Design C, Dance C.