Careers

I enjoy my role as every class and lesson is different, young people have a varied view and its always insightful to gain a better understanding of their views and opinions, often equally learning from them to. I hope by educating young people on healthy and unhealthy relationships we can lower the stats and young people can gain a better understanding of what is healthy and safe relationships and what crosses the line.

Within Safer I would like to continue to expand my knowledge and training in Domestic Abuse around children and young people and train in different roles within the service in the future as my children grow.

I have worked in many aspects of childcare from babies to young people in various roles, but my previous role was running a preschool for 8 years, but decided for various reasons that I wanted a change and return to work for older children.

I have a foundation degree in Early years and education and my level 2 and 3 childcares.

We have completed training tier 1 and 2 domestic abuse, non-fatal strangulation training, safeguarding level 3, first aid and harmful sexual behaviour.

While working for Safer I have completed a variety of training including the SafeLives IDVA and Outreach training which is a nationally recognised qualification. I also recently took part in the initial Refuge Safety Summit which has led to a more in depth understanding of technology facilitated abuse. I now recognise the forms that abuse takes and appreciate the impact that it can on people. I enjoy seeing people take back control over their lives and begin to make changes, and am grateful to be able to support them on their journey when needed. At Safer we work with a variety of different agencies, both in Guernsey and the UK. This has enabled me to develop understanding around the complexities that some families experience when fleeing domestic abuse.

My background is in teaching children and young people with complex needs and I have a degree in Education and a PGCE in Early Years. I worked with children of all ages, with a range of additional needs including autism and trauma. 
When I felt I needed to step back from teaching I wasn’t sure what I would be qualified to do, but knew I enjoyed working with people. I saw the advert for an Outreach worker with Safer and applied, despite having minimal understanding of domestic abuse.

My current role is a CYPVA, supporting children and young people who have experience domestic abuse within their families or their intimate relationships. I completed my YPVA (Young People’s Violence Advisor) training with SafeLives, which provided me with the specialist tools for supporting children and young people.  Being a CYPVA, no day is the same and at times can be fast paced. Being able to support children and young people at times where they may feel confused or scared is the rewarding part of the role and I hope that each young person I meet, I contribute towards a brighter future for them. 

I studied Criminology and Sociology at The University of Brighton with a passion for helping others and wanting to contribute to society and way I can. My dissertation explored domestic abuse and focused on male victim's experiences of domestic abuse.  

After graduating, the job hunt began, and I reached out to Safer to enquire about job opportunities. I was fortunate enough to be offered a trainee role at Safer which allowed me to experience and shadow the CYPVA, Refuge, Outreach and IDVA service. During this time, I gained insight and knowledge of each area and soon after I became an Outreach worker. I undertook my specialist outreach training with SafeLives, followed by gaining my IDVA qualification.