1. Naomi Eastham
22 Cockerill Terrace,
Barrow,
Clitheroe,
Lancashire,
BB7 9AU
Mobile: 07748017326 E-mail: nl.eastham@live.co.uk
Personal Overview
Education
September
2012 -l June
2015
PSYCHOLOGYBsc (Hons) NorthumbriaUniversity
BPS Accredited
 Achievingafirstclassdegree.
 Competence toprofessionalbodystandardsinethical proceduresandguidelines.
 ExcellentICTskillsincludingknowledgeof statistical programmessuchasSPSS.
 Abilitytocommunicate researchandknowledgeeffectivelyinbothwritingand
speechtoindividualsandgroupsof people.
 Researchareasof interest. Dissertationtopic: childrens’ andadults’abilitytoinfer
objectabandonmentwiththe aimtopublishthese researchfindings.
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September 2010-
June 2012
CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM
A-levels: Sociology- B,Psychology- C,German-C,GeneralStudies-C.
September 2005-
June 2010
CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GCSES: Maths-A,EnglishLanguage-A,German-A,Textiles-A,Spanish-B,EnglishLiterature-
B, Science (Dual Award) -B,B,History-B,ICT-B.
A firstclasshonourspsychologygraduate withareal passionforhavinga positive impactuponthe livesof
others. Highly relevant specific and transferable skills developed through focused
academic study and work experience. Experience workingwithindividualswithmental healthissues,
addictionsanddevelopmental disorders.
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MA Autism SpectrumConditionsManchesterMetropolitanUniversity
 Part-time studyovertwoyears
 Engaginginprofessional developmentbyfurtherunderstandingandreflecting
upontheoriesthatunderpinmyeverydaypractice.
 Furtherdevelopingmyacademicwritingskills
October 2016 -
September
2018
NVQ LEVEL 3 RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE (WestLancashire College)
 Supportingpractice withknowledgeof theory
 Understandinglegislationthatunderpinspoliciesandprocedures
 Engaginginreflectionof practice todevelopbothprofessionallyandpersonally.
November
2015-
September
2016

2. Work History
Since June 2013
–March 2015
SUPPORT WORKER (Neuropartners)
 Providingsupportandrehabilitationforthose livingwiththe consequencesof brain
injuryor neurological conditions.
 Assistingservice usersinhelpingthemtomanage the effectsof theircondition.
 Applyingmyknowledgeof ethical responsibilitybyunderstandingwhatisexpectedof
me on professionallevel.
 Usingmy initiativeintoughsituationsandadaptinginawayto diffuse these situations
 Understandingthe importance of teamworkandcommunicationwithinthatteamto
provide the bestsupport possible.
August 2015-
April 2016
EDUCATION CARE MENTOR (BEACONREACH)
 Safeguardingthe healthandwellbeingof the youngpeople Iworkwith.
 Establishingstrongrapportandtrustingrelationshipswithyoungpeople toencourage
consistentcare andacting as a mentorfor the youngpeople
 Supportingyoungpeopletodevelopinarange of areas (througha unique curriculum
namedLINCSUP) and promotingself-esteemandindependence
 Beinga keylistenertoselectedyoungpeople,actingastheirvoice andensuringtheir
needsare met.
 Workingwitha range of professionalsincludingourownSALTand OT to ensure holistic
care isgivento eachyoungperson
 Supportyoungpeople inline withtheirPositiveBehaviourSupportPlanthoughthe
implementationof arange of strategiesandtechniquesasapprovedbyTeamTeach.
 Engagingand completingqualificationstosupportme withinmyrole including
ChildrensWorkforce DevelopmentCouncil inductionstandardsandanNVQLevel 3 In
Residential Childcare
THERAPY ASSISTANT (BEACONREACH)
 Understandingarange of disciplinesandapproachessuchasSensoryIntegration,Speech
and Language,Person-CentredCounselling,animal-assistedtherapy,musictherapy,and
Intensive Interaction
 Deliveringtargetedtherapytoayoungpeople witharange of needsandabilities
 Deliveringtrainingtoalarge group of people ondifferenttherapiesandcommunication
approachese.g.Makaton
 Establishingstrongrapportandtrusting relationshipswithyoungpeople,parents,social
workersandfamilies.
 Planninganddevelopinginterventionplansforchildrenwithsignificantneeds
 Engagingand providinginputtotherapyassessmentssuchasSCERTSand Sensory
processingmeasure
 Inputtingintothe developmentof individual targetsforyoungpeopleandcarryingout
workto supportyoungpeople toachieve suchtargets.
April 2016-
Ongoing

3. Volunteer Work and Practical Experience
Since December
2013- April 2015
SPECIAL CONSTABLE (Northumbria Police)
 Providingforsupportforpeople inextreme statesof distress.
 Diffusingsituationsof conflictandshowingresilience tosuchconflict.
 Remainingprofessional inchallengingandperhapsemotional situations.
 Havingfirst-handexperience withpeople withmental healthissuesand/ordrugand
alcohol problems.
September 2013
– September
2014
BAR SUPERVISOR(Northumbria UniversityStudentUnion)
 Beingresponsible forateamof staff andto organise andguide themtowork effectively
as a team,particularlyintimesof pressure.
 Usingeffective communicationandawarm approach to supportstaff and
encouragementtoenable themtoworktothe bestof theirability.
March 2011-
June 2015
CHILDCARE
 Caringfor childrenof typical andatypical development (aboywithmildautismand
dyspraxia).
 Beingpatientandunderstandingwhenhelpingbothchildrentocompleteeverydaytasks.
 Adaptingmyapproachof instructionandteachingtofitwiththe learningstyle and
comprehensionof the child.
Since October
2014- April 2015
TEACHING ASSISTANT (PerceyHedleyLowerSchool, ForestHall)
 Supportingdisabledchildrenandtheirfamilies.
 Workingwithchildrenwithautism, providingacalmand structuredenvironmentand
supportto aidtheirlearningandeducation.
 Challengingmyself inanew environmentworkingwithchildrenwithcerebralpalsyina
highlystimulatingenvironment.
 Adaptingmyapproachto differentpeople andtheirneeds.
 LearningLevel 1BritishSignLanguage inorder to communicate more effectively.
February 2014-
May 2015
MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS TEAM MEMBER (BPS North East Branch)
 Usingdifferentformsof the mediatospreadthe workaboutthe BPS,conferences
that mightinterestfollowers,eventsandinterestingpsychologynewstomembersof
the BPS.
 Communicatingeffectivelytoawide range of audiences.

4. Training
June 2014
TEACHING ASSISTANT (Hillside SpecialistSchool,Lancashire)
 Workingwithautisticchildrentoenable theirlearningeitherone toone during
educational tasksoras a group
 Maintainingtheirconcentrationandfocusandprovidingencouragementtothese
childrenontheirabilitytocomplete suchtasks.
June 2015 Sri Lanka Clinical PsychologyPlacement(SLVVolunteers)
 Workingwithsufferersof mental healthissues(particularlyPTSD),people withspecials
needsandpeople withbehavioural disorders.
 ProvingtherapeuticactivitieswithinPsychiatrichospitals,Care centresandcommunity
centres.
 TeachingEnglishtoa wide range of age groupsand people of differingabilities(childrento
the elderly).
 Workingcreativelyinsettingsthatwere greatlyunderresourcedandunderstaffed
September 2015-
April 2016
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGIST(ChildPsychologyServicesLancashire Care Foundation
Trust)
 Designingauditdatabasesandconductingreportsonservice feedbackforChildren’s
PsychologyServices,whichhasnow beenimplementedacrossall servicesinLancashire.
 Observedandparticipatedintherapeuticsessionswithchildren,youngpeople andtheir
families,ininterventionssuchasthe ParentChildGame as well aspsychological
assessmentstohelpunderstandfamilies’needsandassesssuitablityforpsychological
intervention
 Designingandpreparingresourcesfortherapysessions
 Keepingrecordsandwritingreportstothe highestclinical standardandinaccordance
withthe policiesandproceduresof BritishPsychological SocietyandLCFT.
 Receivingandengaginginregularsupervisiontostructure andmyownpersonal and
professionaldevelopment
 Workingjointlywithapsychological practitionerinaschool setting,usingmy knowledge
of childdevelopmenttojointlyobservechildrenwithinthiscontext,formulate their
needsandthe approachesandsupportthat mightbe beneficial tothem.
September 2016- Team Teach Referesher- Team Teach
June 2016- Makaton Foundation Course (2 day)- Makaton Charity
June 2016- Intensive Interaction
January 2016- Autism Awareness Training- CPD Certified (The National Autistic Society)
(Autism &Sensory Experience, Autism &Communication, Autism: Supporting Families, Autism, Stress &
Anxiety, Understanding Autism)
November 2015- Channel General Awareness Module- College of Policing
November 2015- CWDC Induction Standards- Children’s WorkforceDevelopment Council
October 2015- Diversity and Equality Training- The British Accreditation Council

5. Referees:
 Laura Hatton (BeaconReach- TherapyLead) Tel: 01254 878520
 Joanne Abram (BeaconReach- House Manager) Tel: 01254 878520
 Amy Singleton(NHSChildPsychologyServices- SupervisorTel:01254 226480
 Brian Lovell (NorthumbriaUniversity) Tel:0191 227 3983
September2015 – LCFT MandatoryandEssential Training
-FireSafety
-InfectionPrevention
-Basic Life Support(adultand paediatric)
-Equalityand Diversity
-Healthand Safety
-ManualHandlingLevel2
-SafeguardingChildren(InductionLevels1&2)
-SafeguardingVulnerableAdults Level 1
-InformationGovernance
-MentalCapacityAct Level 1
-SmokingCessation
-UnderstandingSelfInjury
-ChildSexualExploitation
-PREVENT/ ChannelAwareness
-MakingEvery ContactCount Level 1
EmergencyFirstAid inthe WorkplaceLevel 2
Health& Safety Awareness andManualHandlingCourse
British SignLanguageLevel1
References
 Laura Hatton (BeaconReach- TherapyLead) Tel: 01254 878520
 Jo Abram(BeaconReach- House Manager) Tel: 01254 878520
 AmySingleton(LCFT- Clinical Psychologist)Tel:01254 226300
 Brian Lovell (NorthumbriaUniversity) Tel:0191 2273983