User:Mikey131981

Michael Derrick Benson, Born 25th September 1981 aka Mike Benson

Education After leaving Thirsk School in 1998 with poor GCSE grades GCSE = 8 1.	Mathematics f 2.	English d/c 3.	Science (double award)dd 4.	Social & Religious Studies e 5.	Business Studies e 6.	History f 7.	Geography f 8.	French f

Michael attended Harrogate College where he had enrolled on a Pre-Uniformed Service course. This course was cancelled on day two. Michael then left Harrogate and enrolled at Thirsk Sixth Form College on a GNVQ Business studies Course which he completed in 1999. From September 1999 to June 2001 Michael completed an NVQ 2 in Hand Crafted Furniture at Darlington College. His final piece, a french polished bow fronted cabinate, was put on show in the college for 6 months In 2005, following a career change, Michael completed a Learning Disability Award Foundation course (LDAF)along with many other in house training courses. 2005 TUC Health & Safety stage 1 for Union Representatives 2006-2007 NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care along with this Michael completed a 4,000 word case study leading to extra credits in professional development. also in 2007 Michael Completed Drug Awareness level 1 and 2 together taking 15 weeks to complete. 2009 Michael attended a two day Advanced Motivational Interviewing course in Birmingham shortly after he completed the Danos requirements for his fDAP (Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals) accreditation. in 2010 Michael continued his education by completing a City & Guilds accredited Prepare to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Other Non-Accredited Training 	Emergency First Aid 	Fire Safety Training 	Understanding Epilepsy & First Aid Treatment of Seizures 	Medication Training 	Back Care Awareness 	Child Protection & Substance Misuse 	Conflict Management 	Conflict Resolution 	Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) 	Mental Health Foundation Course 	Adult Basic Life Support 	Child Protection Level 1, 2 & 3 	Hidden Harm 	Neglect

Career Furniture Restorer (Millgate Antiques) June 1999-April 2004. Resource worker, Ashland’s Day Service (profound and Multiple Disabilities) 22nd April 2004-19th May 2006 In this role I worked in a day centre setting supporting adults with social inclusion and personal care. Also organising yearly care plan reviews and person centred plans for the clients I was key worker for. The Orchard 2004-2006, this is an independent living accommodation for the elderly. Here I supported people with day-to-day living and personal care. The Ship (drop-in) 2004-2006. This is a service for adults with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities, here they could socialise, take part in activities such as bingo, quizzes and a monthly disco Attendance Centre for young offenders in Middlesbrough 2005-2007. I worked as an Instructor based at MacMillan College where children aged 10-15 years of age attend in the morning and 16-24 year olds on an afternoon once a fortnight. They are sent as part of a probation order. Here they take part in cookery skills and lectures from different organisations such as Bernardo’s, Fire and Rescue and many others. I take control of the woodwork sessions, where I instruct them to build wooden objects such as bird boxes, plant stands and stools which then are put back in to society. S.T.R worker (Substance Misuse Service) 22/05/06 to 18/11/07. I worked across Hambleton and Richmondshire delivering support to adults affected by drug misuse. This includes instant drugs testing and organising prescribing clinics. Drug Intervention Programme (DIP) Worker. Since November 2007 I have worked across the Easington District in County Durham. My role is to assess adults with problematic drug use at the point of arrest and support that person through the initial 12 weeks of treatment. Young Persons Substance Misuse. Harrogate Alcohol & Drug Agency (HADA) Since November 2009. My role is to deliver tier 3 one to one interventions to young people between the ages of 14 to 18. And to help them make sensible choices about their drug and alcohol use. I do this by helping the young person regain the control which there substance misuse has taken away. from that point it is easier for the young person to make informed life choices and see the impact their substance misuse has on other around them. Part of my role is prevention, I do this by working in education in the hope I can prevent future use by delivering the facts about alcohol and drugs.

Unpaid/part time work Kurts Club (Drop-in for people suffering from mental health problems) I worked in my own time and holidays, assisting the service user with short courses and residential trips. Here I first learnt about the complexity of mental health problems and how effective listening is essential. SKM Disco's (Thirsk) Boogie Nights Disco's (Ripon)also Amadeus (Northallerton)