kate whyatt

volunteer

About

Following a sabbatical to gain more insight into myself I have learnt how to be more resilient and open to a different path in life. I am looking to work within or begin my own social enterprise in UK with a link to Tuscany in Italy where I have made my second home. It is essential I work with other creative and supportive people who believe in ethical business and social justice. I hope to find a new direction of employment that allows my skills in person centred planning and understanding of the recovery model of care and support to be aligned with a viable business opportunity that helps others less fortunate to help themselves. My interests lie in disability, women's support, refugee and asylum seekers and homeless projects. I envision holistic support using my skills alongside others and using nature and gardening as the building blocks for future employment.

Country

united kingdom

City

nottingham

Industry

health, wellness and fitness

Skill

creative problem solving, training, sales, customer engagement, mediation, risk assessment, community outreach, communication, talent acquisition, liaison, journalism, research, market research, multi tasking, empathy, wellness coaching, childcare, mental health, learning disabilities, older adults, magazines, creative writing, international business, international sales, social services, social enterprise, child welfare, community engagement, youth work, report writing

Experience

support broker

nottingham city council

2007-1 - 2013-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Facilitation and design of person centred support plans for adults eligible for social care funding through personal budgets. Empathic listening and identifying potential opportunities to build more independence through chosen support models.

person centred planning facilitator

nottingham city council

2009-3 - 2011-3 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Working with adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism to plan for their future using person centred thinking tools. Worked in multi-disciplinary teams creating strong networks of support for the individual made up of family and professionals across health, social care, housing and education.

volunteer

workaway.info

2013-6 - Present · 13 yrs 4 mos

Working with families and environmental project supporting them with ongoing day to day needs. Skills include childcare, painting and decorating and gardening. Skills gained: Italian. Reciprocal cultural and skills exchange arrangement between host and volunteer. Italy June-Dec 2013, New Zealand January-May 2014, Somerset May 2014- present