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CV:  Barbara Schaefer MA

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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
  • 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 to 2017
  • 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: DIY Poetry, Nottingham
References available on request.
 
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