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Andrea Bray

Summary

A highly motivated and ambitious individual with an immense passion for equality, inclusion and diversity. Someone who is exceedingly adaptable with the ability to thrive in collaborative team environments, achieving impactful outcomes. Maintains a current role as a Social Care professional with a strong background in client support and well-being, with the ability to carry out effective communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Care Worker

Peter McVerry Trust
06.2024 - Current
  • Participated in regular supervision sessions to discuss client progress, challenges faced within the role, and strategies for continued growth as a social care worker.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and facilitating open communication regarding their needs and concerns.
  • Coordinated with external agencies such as medical providers, mental health services, and educators to ensure a collaborative approach towards client goal achievement.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing support and implementing personalized ICMP's.
  • Connected clients with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and mental health services and assisted with the relevant applications.
  • Upheld ethical standards and maintained confidentiality by following all relevant policies and procedures pertaining to client information security.
  • Assisted clients in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients during meetings with social service agencies, ensuring their voices were heard in decision-making processes.
  • Managed caseloads of diverse clients, allocating time efficiently to provide the highest level of service possible for each individual''s unique needs.
  • Completed training in Naloxone administration, manual handling and Emergency First Aid with CPR and AED.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing harm reduction techniques to ensure safety for all involved parties.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate records for case management and goal evaluation.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.

Key Holder and Senior Cashier

Michael Kors
08.2018 - 12.2023

• Co-operating in a team with colleagues and international
colleagues to achieve daily targets.
• Complying with all company policies, encouraging team
members to also comply.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and
engaging with customers, delivering excellent customer
service.
• Communicating with tech representatives to resolve IT issues on registers, computers and many other devices.
• Attending training sessions with Value Retail colleagues for clienteling.
• Co-operating as part of the management team.
• Opening and closing the store, maintaining the responsibility
of the company key.
• Calculating and monitoring the company’s daily KPI’s.
• Communicating with virtual customers and organising their
orders to be delivered.
• Training in new employees on procedures, policies and on
registers etc.
• Handling company money regarding registers and banking.
• Managing employees on the shop floor for opening and closing periods.





REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Education

Master of Arts - Race, Migration And Decolonial Studies

University College Dublin
09-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology

University College Dublin
09-2020

Skills

    Administrative

    IT
    Research & Analysis
    Interpersonal
    Communication
    Teamwork
    Leadership ability
    Organisational

    Assessment and evaluation

    First aid, AED and CPR

    Attention to detail

    Client documentation

    Analytical thinking

Timeline

Social Care Worker

Peter McVerry Trust
06.2024 - Current

Key Holder and Senior Cashier

Michael Kors
08.2018 - 12.2023

Master of Arts - Race, Migration And Decolonial Studies

University College Dublin

Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology

University College Dublin
Andrea Bray