Karen Steel
Glasgow
Summary
Dedicated professional with a BA Honours degree in Psychology and ongoing pursuit of a Masters in Clinical Health Psychology. Proven track record as a seasoned youth worker, adept at designing impactful programs for personal development. Demonstrated expertise in communication and conflict resolution, fostering trust and rapport to drive positive outcomes with both youth and adults.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
North United Communities
01.2014 - Current
- Working within a youth and family support charity in North Glasgow. My role as a youth worker is about the development of relationships with young people, supporting them by providing stability, routine and structure to those who may experience chaotic family environments, which helps them with their emotional and social development.
Family Support Worker
Action For Children
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
Mental Health Worker
Sri Lanka Volunteers
07.2016 - 09.2016
- My role in this job was to plan and deliver sessions in which service users from the age of two to seventy, could engage in stimulating activities. The main aim was to provide a safe learning and fun environment in which they could enjoy themselves in whilst providing the appropriate and accessible care they needed. Service users ranged from mild to severe mental health issues and therefore a diverse programme was needed to ensure peoples needs were being met.
Child Development Officer (Placement)
Broomloan Nursery
01.2014 - 06.2014
- The role consisted of planning and preparing experiences for young children to aid them in their learning and development. To provide support and care for the child as well as working closely with their caregivers. One of the main objectives was to promote the development of independence.
Business Owner
Steely MMA Clothing
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Steely MMA clothing was at the time Scotland’s first mixed martial arts clothing brand. The company manufactured, distributed and sold a range of clothing from MMA shorts, Muay Thai shorts, t shirts and caps.
- My main role involved sourcing suppliers, advertising and marketing of the products, events management and sales and distribution. Other duties consisted of research and implementing new strategies.
Teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) teacher
Takhli High School Nakon Sawan Thailand
03.2007 - 12.2009
- During my time as a TEFL teacher I worked in China, Thailand and Hong Kong with young people aged between two and eighteen. My role consisted of planning, preparing and delivering lessons. Whilst checking and assessing pupils work. This role was fundamental in instilling patience, confidence and the ability to communicate with young people without using only verbal communication.
Education
Masters of Science (MSc) - Clinical Health Psychology
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland 11-2024
Skills
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Detail-oriented work method
- Effective time management
- An excellent work ethic with an extremely positive, self-motivated attitude
- Effective communicator with diverse age groups
- Experience working with young people cross culturally and from various backgrounds
- Adaptable learning approach
References
References available upon request
Hobbies
I am keen traveller and love experiencing new cultures. I like to run and do yoga and love the outdoors.
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Action For Children
08.2019 - 06.2024
Mental Health Worker
Sri Lanka Volunteers
07.2016 - 09.2016
Youth Worker
North United Communities
01.2014 - Current
Child Development Officer (Placement)
Broomloan Nursery
01.2014 - 06.2014
Business Owner
Steely MMA Clothing
01.2010 - 01.2014
Teach English as a foreign language (TEFL) teacher
Takhli High School Nakon Sawan Thailand
03.2007 - 12.2009
Masters of Science (MSc) - Clinical Health Psychology
University of Strathclyde
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