John Shaw

CV and Personal Statement.

2020-Present
Founder member of TalknTrain (voluntary role)

This is a MH initiative where exercise is the key to improving mental and physical well-being.

2019-Present
Personal Assist South Yorkshire.
Care Worker

Providing social care and companionship to clients. I have responsibility for 10 service users mainly autistic teenagers but also elderly with dementia.

2018-Present
Trustee of Men Actually Talking Together (voluntary role)

Mens MH drop in whose ultimate aim is to improve mental well-being.

2018-2019
Next PLC
Call Centre Service Advisor.

Assisting customers and resolving complaints.

1991-2018
South Yorkshire Police
Police Constable

Frontline 24/7 uniformed response office. Last 22 years as a dog handler.
Dealt with full spectrum of police work.

1984-1991
Tarmac PLC
Distribution Manager

Day to day management of 50 staff,12 depots and 50 vehicles.
Our core role was production and delivery of mortars and ready mixed concrete.

1983-1984
Hewden Stuart Crane Hire
Hire desk controller

Daily planning and deployment of mobile cranes and drivers.

1982-1983
John Young & Co.
Traffic Controller

Daily deployment of men and mobile cranes.

1981-1982
Denaby Minerals
Grinding Mill Technician

In charge of mill that ground minerals for use In refractory products.

Education/Qualifications

O Levels
English, Maths, Woodwork, Engineering, Biology.

Ordinary National Diploma in Engineering Texhnology.

City & Guilds in Concrete Technology.

CPC in Road Haulage Operations.

TQUK Level 2 Understanding Autism.

TQUK Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care.

Care Certificate

Advanced First Aid

Moving and Handling of People and Loads.

Bronze Medallion Life Saving.

Mind Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activities.

Activities and Exercise.

Challenging Behaviour.

Fire Training

Covid Training

Health and Safety

Infection Control

Pressure Care

Principles of Care and Confidentiality

Safe Administration of Medicines

Safeguarding of Vulnerable People

Buccal Epilepsy

Numerous police courses many on conflict resolution.

I would describe myself as honest reliable caring and kind. I love keeping busy and need a fulfilling purpose in my life. I retired from South Yorkshire Police in 2018 after serving nearly 28 years as a frontline Police Constable. But retirement would not suit me so I have worked ever since retiring.
I have also been instrumental in setting up and running 2 mental health initiatives which is a voluntary role.
I enjoy meeting people and throughout my life I have helped vulnerable people.
I am a good communicator and I believe being a good listener is key to this.
I can connect with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs and they often confide in me.
I enjoy hearing people’s life stories and helping people to overcome any challenges they may face.
I also enjoy challenging my clients to be successful in conquering achievable tasks that they want to try but do not have the confidence to attempt.
An example of this is that recently a teenage autistic client wanted to conquer his fear of heights. With my support and encouragement he has now climbed Stanage Edge.
I have many interests including the outdoors, wildlife and nature. I was a police dog handler for 22 years and my retired Police Dog is a huge part of my life. I love animals and I am a registered volunteer with Riding for Disabled and I regularly attend with clients.
I am very keen on physical sports especially rugby and my son plays for Rotherham.
I have done a MIND course on MH Awareness for Sport and Physical Activities and regularly take and support autistic teenagers at at the gym.
If I had a wish in life it would be for my son to be happy healthy and successful.
I ask for little for myself and consider myself to have been very lucky to have been a Police Officer which I loved.
But also a care worker which I always say is a vocation and not like a job.
I work with some amazing unique people and feel privileged to be trusted with supporting them.

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