Paul Mensah Personal Information Address: 437 Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5AE Education 2010-2011 2008-2010 2007-2009

2006-2007

Mobile: 07908787817 mensapaul@yahoo.co.uk

MSc Investment and Risk Management University of East London BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care The Open University Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management London School of Scholars Higher Diploma in International Business management & Human Resourses The National Home Study College (SSCE)

1996-1998

Qualification: Science Major.

All qualifications are available on demand

Professional Experience Review Officer/Care Manager Hackney Council Dec 2010 Aug 2011

My line of work with Hackney Council entails assessing accommodation and health needs of adults with learning disabilities and making recommendations to a panel for a final decision. This involves assessing their needs through contact with family and carers, liaising with other care professionals for assessments and referrals, getting people involved in community activities, managing their documents to a high standard as required and managing the care plans of the service users. I was directly responsible and supervised 6 support workers. Deputy Manager Odyssey Care Solutions for Today July 2008 Dec 2010

Odyssey as an organisation supports people with learning disabilities. As a deputy manager my key role is to make sure that these individuals are well looked after in a person centred approach manner. The home where I work has several service users with varying degree of learning disabilities and it is my responsibility to make sure that staff are well aware of the individual needs of our services users. I support

them in various roles in the house including and not limited to; managing their finances, paying their rents, supporting them in their community activities and most importantly making sure that they do have regular contacts with their families and loved ones. As a deputy some of my roles are also to make sure that there is constant review of the needs and welfare of the service users. I conduct regular supervisions with the support workers who work under me to make sure that regulations and recommendations from supervisory bodies are adhered to as by law required. I work closely with the area manager to ensure smooth running of affairs in the house and in Odyssey as a whole.
Health Care Assistant Level 3 (Bank) NHS Chelsea and Westminster Hospital May 2008

Working mainly within the hospital wards supporting patients in various health categories, including people with mental health problems and those in recovery wards

Support Worker Rainbow Medical Services

Feb 2007 April 2008

Working mainly with people with learning disability clients are supported in planning almost every aspect of their daily lives. These included supporting clients in planning their holidays, visits, shopping, paying rent and bills, accessing local facilities and most important of all, personal care. During my time with Rainbow I work in a Prison Centre in Milton Keynes where I worked with people with mental health problems and substance misuse.
Finance and Purchasing Manager Holywood Station Belfast Aug 2005 - Feb 2007

Reshaped and grew purchasing department to cope with the organisations growth. Sourced new materials and played an important role in product development. Worked effectively with colleagues to ensure timely and orderly delivery of service. Negotiated 7% reduction in purchasing price Trained and established 8 new staff. Aldershot Jan 2003 Jul 2005

Purchasing and Administration clerk Dale Barracks

Provided consistent high standard frontline customer care Provided regular monthly reports indicating spend to suppliers for all business units. Ensured the operation ran smoothly and efficiently through involvement in services, standards, facilities, security, health & safety, IT & telecommunications.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT I have undertake the following trainings in health care provision: NVQ 3 in Supporting people with Learning Disabilities Training in Challenging Behaviour Deprivation of liberty Sexuality and Safeguarding Sensory and intensive interaction Objects for Communication Risk Assessment fpr People with Learning disabilities Medication Handling Practical Fire safety

I DO HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE AND A CAR REFERENCES Available on request