John Braddick
18 Palmantmawr, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7SN
Telephone: 07866 691968

Email: johnbrad41@yahoo.com
Date of Birth: 06/02/1981 (43) | Nationality: British

Education and Qualifications

Recently passed HGV Class 1 CE Licence (December 2024) with LGV / Chevron training in Flint

2020-2022
NCFE CACHE
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Adults Management)

2018-2019
North Shropshire College
GCSE English (6) & Maths (4)

2010-2013
Bangor University
Marine Environmental Studies BSc (hons) 2.1

2009-2010
Newtown College
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Maths, English, IT.

1992-1997

Bishops Castle High School
7 GCSEs

Other Training

Principles of Motivating Your Team
First Aid
Principles of Supervision & Performance Management
LMP Managing Conflict
Principles of Managing Change & Supervision
Introduction to Counselling Course
Fire Safety
Infection Control
Behaviours that Challenge
CYP: Safeguarding Children and Young People
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Mental Health First Aid

Employment

September 2023 – Present
Delivery Driver – CLS (Deeside Depot) for Amazon

Delivering parcels to customers efficiently and on time within designated routes
Managing daily schedules and ensuring safe, legal, and efficient vehicle operations
Providing excellent customer service during deliveries
Conducting vehicle checks and ensuring the vehicle remains in good working condition
December 2023
HGV Class 1 CE Licence – Passed on 18th December 2023

Achieved full qualification for HGV Class 1 CE, enabling the operation of articulated lorries, including long-distance travel for the transport of goods.
Feb 2023 – Sep 2024

Registered Manager – Unique Care Group, Westbury, Shropshire

Managing and creating a residential home for children with learning needs, working towards the Ofsted framework
Upon first inspection gained a Good rating
Feb 2020 –Jan 2023
Lead Practitioner (Residential Manager) – Derwen College, Gobowen, Shropshire

Managing two residential homes for young people with learning needs, working towards the CQC framework
Managing a large team of 37 staff, including supervisions, rotas, working with finances, and conducting risk assessments
Conducting interviews, attendance reviews, and managing disciplinaries
Leading multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and working closely with other professional bodies
Creating policies, overseeing medication competencies
Recently underwent a CQC inspection, awaiting the official report, with an improved rating of “Good”
April 2016 – Feb 2020
Student Liaison Officer – Derwen College, Gobowen, Shropshire

Counselling and supporting students with additional learning needs at a post-16 residential college
Acting as duty site manager and safeguarding team member
Leading training sessions and creating workshops and trips for students
Chairing multidisciplinary meetings and working with the admissions team
Conducting risk assessments and writing minutes
September 2014 – April 2016
Student Liaison Officer – Prestatyn High School, Prestatyn

Engaged with students and their families and professional bodies to support students’ educational needs
June 2010 – September 2014
Scheme Project Worker – North Wales Housing – Noddfa, 34-36 Greenfield Rd, Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Managed a hostel and provided support to tenants, including job and housing search assistance
Organized activities and offered counselling to tenants
January 2007 – July 2009
Senior Residential Social Worker – The Priory – Condover Hall, Condover, Shropshire

Supported young people with autism and challenging behaviours
Managed a small team, including rotas and supervisions
June 2004 – December 2006
Team Leader Residential Social Worker – New Dawn Projects – Sunrise Cottage, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

Led a team while supporting young people in care and assisting with their emotional development
February 1999 – May 2004
Window and Door Sales – Malehurst Timber and Doors – Industrial Estate, Minsterley, Shropshire

Salesperson for windows and doors
September 1997 – Jan 1999
Baker – Jim’s Bakery – High St, Bishops Castle, Shropshire

Responsible for baking bread and cakes

Additional Information and Skills

Full, clean driving licence
Recently passed HGV Class 1 CE Licence (December 2024)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft programs and databases
Excellent organisational and people skills, hard-working, committed, and reliable

Referees

Paul Bradshaw
Registered Manager
Derwen College, Gobowen, Shropshire
SY11 3NA
Tel: 01691 661234
Email: paul.bradshaw@derwen.ac.uk

Dragos Popescu
CLS Deeside amazon Depot
Tel: 07926221890

Professor Colin Jago
School of Ocean Sciences, Room 410
Westbury Mount, Bangor University, Gwynedd
Tel: 01248 382866
Email: oss072@bangor.ac.uk