PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a hardworking, God reliant, determined, patient person, adaptable to changing situations. I have a mature, responsible attitude to work. I am reliable and punctual and can work on my own initiative or as part of a team.
I have excellent communication skills that are combined with over 25 years of cross-cultural experience. I am able to work under pressure in difficult circumstances with people with challenging behaviour and always strive to achieve high standards in everything undertaken. I profit from the benefits of up-to-date training and adapting to current trends.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Caretaker Community Resource Centre, Clydach June 06 – September 07
Support Worker level 3 with Prospects For People, Neath, June 04 –June 06
Volunteer Project Worker with Enfys Foundation, Swansea, June 03 – April 04
Care Worker with ‘Headway’ Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, July – Aug 2000
Rehabilitation period, 1995 – 2000 (prison)
Drug addiction period, 1993 – 1995
Door Security ‘The Spring’ Café, Rotterdam, 1990 – 1993
Home Help: Working with Senior Citizens, The Hague, Holland, 1990 – 1993
Skilled Labourer in various building companies, The Hague, Holland, 1980 – 1990
Government Training Course in Carpentry, The Hague, Holland, 1979 – 1980
Animal Caretaker: TNO Research Centre, Rijswijk, Holland, 1975 – 1979
Fitter’s Mate: Wales Gas, Swansea, 1974 - 1975
Fitter’s Mate: Well Don Gas Installation, Swansea, 1973 – 1974
Labourer: Various Building companies, London, 1971 – 1973
Labourer: Glamorgan County Council, 1969 – 1970
Labourer: Wards Farm, Pontardawe, 1969
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Theology for Ministry, Bangor University, Sept 2007 - July 2009
NVQ in Customer Care: level 2, from September 2006 – September - 2007
NVQ in Care (Working with Individuals): Level 3, Sept 2004 – July 2005
Diploma in Welfare: City & Guilds, Sept 2003 – July 2005
Diploma 3 Dimensional Design: City & Guilds, Jan 2003 – April 2003
Diploma 2 Dimensional Design: City & Guilds, April 2003 – June 2003
Computer Applications: E.C.D.L., March – May 2002
Introduction to Christian Counselling: Barnabus Trust, Jan – March 2002
Computer Applications: City & Guilds, (7261), 2001 – 2002
Creative Writing: Advanced English Language, N.O.C.N., Level 3, Sept –Dec 2001
Christian Counsellor: Advanced Certificate, Global University, Dec 1999 – Dec 2000,
Christian Communicator: Advanced Certificate, Global University, Dec 1998 – Dec 1999.
Creative Writing Level 1, Dec 1999 – April 2000
ICI Bible Study: 4 Basic & 10 intermediate courses in Theology, 1996 – 1998
English language: City & Guilds, G.C.S.E., Nov 1997
Literacy skills: RSA, Nov 1997
Completed the following training courses:
* Epilepsy Awareness and Administration of Rectal Diazepam, July 2004
* British Red Cross First Aid, Coleg Sir Gar, Llanelli, Nov 2004
* Substance misuse levels 1 & 2 (Sands, Swansea), 2004
* Health & Safety, COSHH, Coleg Sir Gar, Llanelli, 2004
* Food & Hygiene, Coleg Sir Gar, Llanelli, 2004 and 2005
* Manual Handling, County of Neath / Port Talbot, 2004
* Boots Medication Administration, Prospects training 2004
* Person Centred Planning, Prospects training 2004
* Person Centred Planning, Prospects training 2005
PERSONAL INFORMATION
I enjoy swimming, travelling and attending the local church and being an active member of Prison Fellowship, a Christian ministry to prisons. I am a published author of my
Autobiography “Chased by the Dragon Caught by the Lamb” with Authentic Lifestyle.
I have 8 years experience as a public speaker. I speak fluent Dutch and some Sinhalese.
Date of Birth: 21-12-53
Marital Status: Married to Su and we have 5 children.
Holder of full driving license.
