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Benjamin Andrew

PBS Coach and Multimedia Specialist

My person-centred philosophy drives my passion to bring care into the 21st century. I have strived to develop exemplary skills in understanding people with complex needs and adopting a supportive leadership style to meet people’s individual needs.

I previously managed a residential home that achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating in three of the five key lines of inquiry.

I have 16 years of experience in the Health & Social Care sector, specialising in adults with learning disabilities.

I obtained my Level 5 in Health & Social Care in 2018, and my legislative knowledge is sound. My broad knowledge and experience include supporting autistic people and people with behaviours that challenge, mental health issues, trauma, hearing impairment, and physical disabilities.

I am enthusiastic about my work with a strong commitment to person-centred values. My experience in different care settings (supported living, residential, and classroom-based) has made me adaptable, creative, and focused on providing meaningful support that facilitates people to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

I use technology, multimedia, and assistive technology to empower people, giving them greater independence. I have broad experience in all Microsoft IT packages.

Qualifications

  • Higher Education Diploma/Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
  • Level 3 in Health and Social Care
  • Business and Technology Education Center – Positive Behaviour Support (Currently completing)
  • Multimedia Advocacy
  • British Sign Language – Introduction to signing (Level 1-2)
  • Qualified Proact-Scip Instructor

Expertise

  • PROACT- SCIPr instructor, recognised within the Loddon Training Group
  • Multimedia advocacy. I have been supporting people with Multimedia Advocacy for over ten years, working alongside the RIX centre within the University of East London, Atempo in Graz, Austria and various organisations in the UK.
  • Create video support plans for the highest levels of consistency, personal centeredness and staff upskilling.
  • Developed applications for people to lead their own personal-centred reviews with families and social workers. These tools allowed people to share, celebrate and advocate how they wanted to be supported. Also created living skills videos to teach people how to cook, learn new routines and learn how to video call independently.
  • Created bespoke video animation social stories for people. The person creates their own digital avatar to help them understand upcoming events or social events. The feedback from colleagues has been outstanding, and it’s an innovative, exciting, and creative way to support people with all levels of needs.
  • Implemented QR codes to make information more accessible for support teams.

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