Paige O'Donnell

In my role as a Consultant Resourcer, at Saxon Group, I focus on sourcing exceptional talent across engineering, construction, oil & gas, power, and industrial services. I work closely with our consulting team to identify and engage high-quality candidates who align with our client's strategic goals and workplace culture. My mission is to help businesses build resilient, high-performing teams and individuals that drive long-term success. By connecting organizations with top-tier talent, I contribute to workforce solutions that not only fill roles but also enhance overall performance and operational strength. At Saxon Group, we go beyond traditional recruitment—we deliver impactful, tailored strategies that empower businesses and optimize human capital.

Assessment and review of service user requirements to ensure that the correct care plan and risk assessment is established and kept up to date for each service user in line with compliance and SSSC Code of Practice. Ensuring suitable file audit procedures are in place and adhered to, therefore making the filing system compliant with the SSSC Codes of Practice and Care Inspectorate standards and fit for purpose. Handled complaints and investigations, whether made by service users, next of kin, family, staff, local authority, or social work. Established and communicated a clear action plan to the branch staff to ensure smooth and efficient running of the office while out on compliance visits. Completed rota tasks that are out with my job role to support the staff team, as the responsible party was unavailable. Take initiative to check in with service users and staff out with compliance calls to maintain a positive rapport. In addition to my core responsibilities, I also supported HR-related functions within the organisation. I was actively involved in the screening and interview process for new staff, conducting face-to-face interviews and collecting all necessary documentation to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. I played a key role in matching new staff to appropriate services, aligning their skills and personalities with the needs and preferences of our service users to promote continuity and quality of care. I also conducted investigation meetings relating to staff conduct, helping to uphold professional standards and ensure compliance with company policies and the SSSC Codes of Practice. Through this work, I contributed to maintaining a safe, supportive environment where service users felt comfortable and cared for, and where staff were held to high standards of accountability and performance.

Serving to protect and support some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and encourage their learning and social and emotional development with the goal to grow into independent adults with the ability to develop healthy relationships. My duty has involved assisting the development and implementation of new project initiative's to drive a calmer learning environment and more active participation from the children in core skills. I have also been responsible for covering absence of teachers and working in a way to minimise disruption of the operational routine. I have also played a key role in coordinating and supporting strategic activities that supported organisational achievements such as the Green Flag Award, as well as setting up and hosting the EWC art exhibition, raising significant funds.

Woking for Scotlands leading social care developer and provider. Providing emotional, social, and behavioural support in a person-centred way with the goal of promoting and maintaining service user’s independence, dignity, privacy, choice, and quality of life. Encouraging socialisation and communication resulting in community engagement and the ability to form relationships through effective communication. Providing teaching opportunities to new support staff by allowing the new staff to shadow while on shift, resulting in them being more knowledgeable about service user’s routines, medication, preferences, and other needs.

I graduated in August 2021 from the University of the West of Scotland, with a 2:1 BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology. My degree provided me with knowledge of psychological theoretical frameworks, with a particular focus on developmental, emotional, social, and biological psychology. My degree also had a focus on mental health awareness, applied psychology, and developmental milestones. For part of my final grade, I completed a dissertation, which is an independent original psychological research study. As part of this, I was required to do appropriate background research, recruit participants, data collection and management, and formal report writing. My time at university allowed me to develop the capacity to work independently, reliably, and consistently and I was able to meet every deadline and produce high-quality work.