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Barbara Schaefer MA
Director, Beacon Social Care Ltd.
8 Experian Way
Nottingham
NG2 1EP
Phone: 07717474373, email: beaconsocialcare@yahoo.com
Profile
Rich and varied experience in Health and Social Care internationally since 1969, most recently as a Senior Social Worker in England (Locum, Adults and Mental Health); Social Model of Disability
Project management at various levels. Personal and Academic Tutor. Resilient, independent worker and mentor for colleagues and clients. Unique skills in person-centred work.
High analytical skills and aptitude for creative innovation-in-practice. Pragmatism within given resources.
Theologian of contemporary inclusive spirituality with a strong interest in practical pastoral care.
Expertise and Transferable Skills
Leadership and Communication
Work Experience
CPD/Training
Qualifications
Additional Information
Available for work europe-wide (English or German)
Languages: Fluent in German and English; beginner’s French
Hobbies: Swimming, Walking, Reading, Meditation, Painting
Poetry Collective Nottingham
References available on request.
Barbara Schaefer MA
Director, Beacon Social Care Ltd.
8 Experian Way
Nottingham
NG2 1EP
Phone: 07717474373, email: beaconsocialcare@yahoo.com
Profile
Rich and varied experience in Health and Social Care internationally since 1969, most recently as a Senior Social Worker in England (Locum, Adults and Mental Health); Social Model of Disability
Project management at various levels. Personal and Academic Tutor. Resilient, independent worker and mentor for colleagues and clients. Unique skills in person-centred work.
High analytical skills and aptitude for creative innovation-in-practice. Pragmatism within given resources.
Theologian of contemporary inclusive spirituality with a strong interest in practical pastoral care.
Expertise and Transferable Skills
- Project Management, resilient in Crisis and assertive in Social Change
- High Empathy with clients and colleagues
- Drama Workshops for Women as Action Research – Lifelong Learning
- Thorough and in-depth analysis with systemic thinking
- Creative thinking in practice combined with pragmatism
- Highly reliable in-depth person-centred work with clients
- Highly organised and excellent in assessing and structuring complex processes for individuals and organisations
- Specialist skills in motivating clients to pursue improved quality of life
- Intuitive use of human system skills; resourcefulness
- Action research into the application of the existential (non-religious) core of 12-step programs in various contexts.
Leadership and Communication
- International academic and artistic oral presentations
- Major philosophical postgraduate dissertations
- Substantial experience in team and project management, internationally
- Highly experienced in contributing to multidisciplinary teams
- Skilful and empathetic 1-1 guidance and mentoring with a wide variety of client groups
- Profound and caring listener
- Creative and pragmatic in unique achievements improving clients’ quality of life
Work Experience
- Expert Witness Reports and Advocacy 2007 - ongoing
- Senior Social Worker (Locum), England, 2007 - 2013
- Community Care Worker Wales, HE-tutor WBL, Chester University, 2005 - 2006
- Independent Research Sabbatical, Wales, 2000 - 2004
- Tutor in Nursing Colleges, Germany, 1996 - 1999
- Tutor in Pioneering Project of Inclusion of Disabled in FE, Edinburgh, 1995 - 1996
- Independent Social Worker, Munich, 1986 – 1994
- Volunteer in pioneering chaplaincy, Munich, 1987 - 1992
- PA in Management of Publishing Company, 1981 - 1985
- Senior Nursing Assistant and Support Worker (various, p/t), 1970 - 2004
CPD/Training
- Whistleblowing Law, Employment Rights, Human Rights in Mental Health, 2011 - ongoing
- Statutory CPD in HRA, MHA, MCA, CCA, Berks and Notts, cont. updated e.g. Care Act 2014
- Nursing Studies, Inter-professional Care, postgrad., Univ. of Essex, Autumn 2006
- Manual Handling in Care, various updates, most recently Dolgellau, 2003
- Accreditation as HE Lecturer, ILT England, 2004
- Performing Arts, Coleg Harlech, Wales, Spring 2002
- Accreditation as FE lecturer, GTC Scotland, 1995
- Postgrad. Psychodrama Training, 300 hrs., Uberlingen, 1985 -1990
- Use of Media in Community Education, DIFF, Tubingen, 1977/78
- Certificate Counselling in Education, Community College, Esslingen, 1976
- 4 weeks’ residential/work-based nursing assistant training, Red Cross Stuttgart, 1970
Qualifications
- GSCC/HCPC accreditation from 2006
- MA Contemporary Theology, Birmingham/Leicester 2004
- MA Social Pedagogy with major in Adult/Community Education, Tubingen 1981
- BA (Ed), Secondary – English and German, Esslingen 1978
- Abitur, Stuttgart, 1973
Additional Information
Available for work europe-wide (English or German)
Languages: Fluent in German and English; beginner’s French
Hobbies: Swimming, Walking, Reading, Meditation, Painting
Poetry Collective Nottingham
References available on request.