Francesca Rankin

I am a motivated third year university student working towards a BA Hons Degree in Social Care, Justice and Recovery. I left school with 7 GCSE’s, college with D*D*D* and have recently completed a semester abroad studying Social Pedagogy in Munich. I have been working in a Homeless Shelter alongside my course since March, in which I have thrived and confirmed my passions for supporting adults with mental health, substance misuse, homelessness and parole. Due to relocating back to University in Leeds I am now looking for employment in this same field, where I can still put my knowledge, experiences, skills and heart into practice. I have an end goal of graduating and working as a qualified practitioner within this field, touching every life that I can. I am looking for this employment because I am very passionate about caring for vulnerable individuals and believe that I can deliver the best care and support possible. I handle situations well under pressure and am able to give individuals a sense of comfort at times of distress. I have found from my previous experience that I have been easily approachable and individuals I have worked with feel as though they can confide in me. I enjoy creating fun and trustworthy bonds with people I support and thrive off knowing that I have helped people to maximize their independence. I have work experience in nurseries, support work, a florist, dance schools, social care and restaurants. I have great people and communication skills. I am highly passionate about dance and this is something that I have done since I was 3 years old, which shows my commitment.

Homelessness Services Worker - Man In Place, Telford - March 2023 - July 2023
Responsibilities: supporting homelessness, mental health, domestic violence, prison release and substance misuse. Practicing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid, drugs work. Understanding risk assessments of individuals to protect residents, the individual, myself and other colleagues. Maximizing independence in people I support. Liaising with other local services in order to deliver best support possible. Support with applying for benefits and housing, registering for the GP and bank accounts. Being a listener.

BANK Nursery Assistant - Busy Bees, Walsall/Headingley - May 2021 - Present

Responsibilities: providing quality care and learning to babies and toddlers, safeguarding, food hygiene.

BANK Support Worker - Voyage Care, Cannock - May 2020 - May 2021

Responsibilities: supporting mental health and learning disabilities, safeguarding, sleep ins, holiday support.

Volunteer In Schools - GVI Ghana, Africa - March 2021 - April 2021

Responsibilities: supporting vulnerable families and schools with an end goal of independence.

Part Time Dance Teacher - Classic Academy of Dance, Willenhall - Sept 2016 - Present

Responsibilities: teaching class sessions, cover teaching, health and safety adherence, safeguarding.

Leeds Beckett University - September 2021 - Present

●  BSc (Hons) Social Care, Justice and Recovery

●  Social Pedagogy Study, Study Abroad at Katholische Stiftungshochschule München

September 2022 - January 2023

Walsall College - September 2018 - 2020

● BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma In Dance: D*D*D*

Norton Canes High School - June 2016 - May 2018

● GCSE’s: English Literature- 7, English Language- 5, Mathematics- 5, Music- 5, Psychology- B, Health And Social Care- C, IT- Distinction.