Saudia M.

I have professional qualifications in teaching and nursing, and for the past 3 years have been involved with nursing assessment, procurement, case management and reviews of adults and older people presenting with long term care needs. Although the role was instrumental in enabling the delivery of high-quality patient care, the role was largely conducted remotely, and so I missed the one-to-one interaction that provided the opportunity to build working relationships that really impacted individuals’ day to day lives. I am currently self employed as a Tutor/ Well-being coach specialising in providing holistic, person centred education provision for children and young people with special needs, particularly autism. I am a warm, caring and friendly person who has had personal and professional experience working with a range of different client groups in a range of different settings. I have spent a number of years working with children and young people in different contexts and have continued to do so on a voluntary basis. Following a number of personal encounters supporting individuals with ill health, I became committed to assisting individuals to optimise their health and well-being. I have gained a good understanding of person-centred care, support planning and developing effective teaching and learning environments catering to individual’s specific needs. My experience in both professions have enhanced my problem solving, management and team-working abilities. I have good communication and listening skills which I’ve developed through interacting with the public and other professionals in all my roles. I believe this is essential in order to gain people’s confidence and trust and build relationships. Working with people of all ages and backgrounds through my varied work and voluntary experiences, has also helped me to become more understanding and empathetic in interacting with clients and discerning of those in need of additional or alternative levels of support. I am a very practical, hands-on person and it is my endeavour to make a real difference to people I work with in a holistic way. Respect, dignity and compassion is at the heart of everything I do for those in my care, treating others how I would like myself or my loved ones to be treated. I would like to combine the knowledge and skills gained over my professional career and through my voluntary experience to assist and support individuals experiencing poor or declining health to experience lasting health and wholeness.