Ruby Hodgson

I have recently completed a psychology Degree and have aspirations to become a forensic psychologist. I have got a place on the forensic masters course also. I have experience working in secure hospitals and have worked with people that are mainly on forensic sections/arrived from prison and those on community treatment orders. I currently work as an advocate again supporting people with mental health, capacity, people needing a relevant person and just general support with issues. 

Other than my studies and work experience I love spending time with family and spend a lot of my time at the gym or running. 

Personal Skills:

• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Critical thinking 
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Empathy
• Compassion

Work Experience:

Advocate | Cloverleaf Advocacy – Rotherham | May 2024 to Present:

• Speaking up for someone’s rights and interests.
• Supporting others through different life processes (mental health, child protection, capacity routes etc. 
• Providing people with services to help them with specific issues. 
• Provide other with information to guide them through issues.
• Work in the community.
• General support – there to have a chat. 

Mental Health Support Worker | Sheffield Health and Social Care - Sheffield | June 2023 to May 2024:

• Work on Endcliffe ward, a psychiatric intensive care unit.
• Provide intense support to distressed patients, attend MDT appointments, assist with leave, conduct searches, and review seclusion notes, report to insight, assist with medication rounds, and ensure the safety of the ward.
• Most importantly build rapport’s with patients and maintain that relationship. 
• Worked with a range of patients including those on a forensic section, people from prison, and community recalls. 
• Supporting with family visits 
• Safeguarding’s

Mental Health Support Worker | Sheffield Health and Social Care (BANK) - Sheffield | April 2023 to present:

• Worked on different acute wards, specializing in mental health in younger adults.
• Engaged with patients, assisted in coping strategies during distress, escorted to hospitals when needed, and performed safety checks.

Mental Health Support Worker | Firstpoint Healthcare - Sheffield | April 2022 to April 2023:

• Worked on different acute wards, specializing in mental health in younger adults.
• Engaged with patients, assisted in coping strategies during distress, escorted to hospitals when needed, and performed safety checks.

Student - Assisting with Victims of Modern Slavery | Causeway - Sheffield | January 2023 to February 2023:

• Provided support to victims of modern slavery, addressing financial needs, accommodation, psychological support, and activities.

Senior Health Care Assistant | Four Seasons Health Care - Sheffield | September 2020 to March 2022:

• Worked as a healthcare assistant at Balmoral Care Home. 
• Performing personal care, meal assistance, activities, and cleaning.
• Gained valuable healthcare experience.

Other Work Experience:

McDonald's Crew Member | McDonald's - Sheffield | August 2018 to August 2020

Cleaner | Team Pristine Ltd - Sheffield | July 2018 to September 2018

Student | Premier Inn - Sheffield | February 2018 (Two-week work experience placement in different departments)

I completed an undergrad degree in Psychology and have recently been accepted onto the forensic masters after receiving a 2:1 classification.