1. Samantha Coombs BA (Hons)
37 The Street, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk ● 07935 748555 ● sammiecee@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Profile:
Qualified to degree standard in Criminology and Youth Studies, I am a
highly organised, enthusiastic and focused individual who is an excellent
team player but also works competently on own initiative. I have
outstanding organisational and communication skills which enable me to
work with people from all walks of life and I consider one of my strengths
to be empathetic; this proved effective, and essential when working with
young adults in both a prison environment and within Children's Services.
Managing a Child in Need caseload within a local authority generic team
enabled me to learn about the legislation guiding my practice and I
ensured I worked to this, keeping the children and families central at all
times making sure that their voices are heard and that they are consulted
throughout statutory intervention.
Career history and included responsibilities:
Reading Borough Council, East & North and Leaving Care Team (Dec 2015-present) – Leaving
Care Advisor
I currently hold a caseload of 15 children aged between 17 and 21, liaising with various agencies to ensure
that the young people have everything they need in place that will enable them to move into independence
capably.
The Old Mariner and The Anchor (Aug 2012 – Feb 2014) – Bar manager
With proven leadership skills and excellent customer service, I am responsible for ensuring that the pub
operates safely including that of all staff and customers. Stock control and the balancing of accounts is also
paramount.
Gusford Primary School (Mar 2015 to May 2015) – Family Engagement Worker
I was part of a small team that worked closely with the families, social services and the teaching staff to
ensure all staff and pupils were kept safe at all times and that any child experiencing difficulties had their
needs met.
Cardiff Children's Services project (Aug 2014 – Mar 2015) – Family Support Worker
I solely held a Child in Need case load of 27 – at its highest point – working with children from 0 to 17yrs,
being responsible for carrying out continual assessment and risk management with each case. Using NFA to
undertake my assessments and also other tools to engage children, I am capable and comfortable using the
assessment triangle to identify any unmet needs for the children and families. I attended, contributed and
chaired Child in Need meetings, core groups and planning meetings, working hard with other agencies
building and maintaining excellent working relationships.
Feb 2014 – July 2015: Reception/Admin at Stratstone Landrover in Newport.
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2. The Old Mariner and The Anchor (Aug 2012 – Feb 2014) – Bar manager
See above
2008 – 2012 Suffolk College and University Campus Suffolk (see ‘Education’)
Suffolk County Council, Woodman’s Place (Children’s Home) (2007 – 2008) – Team Support
I provided a liaison point for all resident children, teachers, social workers, schools, parents and police,
undertaking all aspects of administration for the Children’s Home and FAST team using Word and Excel to
ensure records were contemporaneous and confidential, and produced reports as required, along with
PowerPoint for presentations for meetings.
HMP/YOI Warren Hill (2006 – 2007) Trainee Guidance Worker
I shadowed the Guidance Worker enabling myself to provide a higher level of support undertaking one-to-
one induction interviews with new trainees to ensure the measurement of their needs and requirements. I
provided close liaison with all agencies connected to the education department and relevant wing staff
providing assistance to trainees to complete their college or job applications.
Prison Service, HMP/YOI Warren Hill (2004 -2007) Governor’s Support
I compiled confidential records to police, probation teams, youth offending teams as well as advising all staff
of their CRB status and trainee/staff risk assessments, managing the monthly meeting schedule and
ensuring all internal and external agencies who were involved were informed and provided with agendas in
advance. I managed the minutes, protocols and procedure of sensitive, confidential meetings and ensured
the timely distribution of them to the security and youth offending teams, to Governors, the police and other
areas such as diversity monitoring sections, guaranteeing close liaison with the Governors and Senior
Officers regarding the trainees’ welfare and education.
1994 – 2004 Career break - family
Post Office Store - shop duties including dealing with customers and stock taking (Melton, Woodbridge).
Optician Receptionist – providing first impression of local opticians dealing with all enquiries and ordering,
along with upkeep of detailed records (Woodbridge).
Nanny – Sole care of 2yr boy (Stockwell, London).
Hotel Receptionist – dealing with clients both over the phone and face-to-face along with ensuring the
rooms, bar and the banqueting hall was always prepared/ready for use.(Staines, Middlesex)
Barperson – General bar duties. (Ashford, Middlesex)
Education:
Sept 2009-May 2012 University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich
BA (Hons) Criminology and Youth Studies (2.2) awarded by the University of
East Anglia and the University of Essex
2008-2009 Suffolk New College, Ipswich
Access Course in Social Sciences (pass)
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3. 1985-1986 Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk
1982-1984 Caerleon Comprehensive School, South Wales
Personal development and training:
2013 – Training for Appropriate Adult - ACT (Anglian Care Trust) Ipswich
2012 – Domestic Abuse Awareness: Leeway (Domestic Abuse)
2007 – Diversity and Equality Awareness: HMP/YOI Warren Hill Prison Service
Health & Safety in the workplace including R/A & SSOW: HMP/YOI Warren Hill Prison Service
JASP training (Juvenile Staff Awareness Programme): HMP/YOI Warren Hill Prison Service
Hostage training information collation: HMP/YOI Warren Hill Prison Service
2005/6 – Invigilator for exams and courses: HMP/YOI Warren Hill Prison Service
2005 – ‘Panel’ training: Youth Offending Services
Interests:
Spending good quality time with my family is very important to me and I also enjoy socialising with my
friends, particularly where there is live music. I am an avid, diverse reader enjoying historical dramas by
Phillipa Gregory along crime/thriller books – both factual and fiction. I spend relaxing evenings at home with
my family enjoying films and doing cross stitch.
Car owner with full, clean licence
Excellent references available on request
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