Alison started as a volunteer for Supporting Lives and became employed by the charity in October 20204. She has over 35 years’ experience of working with people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and autism. Alison has worked in a variety of settings including residential, daycare and domiciliary for both local authorities and charities. She volunteered at Northumberland Recovery Partnership for 6 months and then worked for the Royal Voluntary Service as a Service Coordinator working with people living with dementia. During this time she developed and implemented group work sessions for people and their carers.
Alison has a BA Hons Degree in Health and Social Care, an NVQ level 5 in Management and a L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (QCF).
“I love that I have been given the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, no matter how small. I want to support people to connect with their local communities, help restore their self-belief and gain the skills they need to succeed in recovery. I see my role as giving people the tools they need to do this. Above all I want to give people hope, hope that things can change for the better no matter what their circumstances.”
Alison is passionate about animal welfare and rescue. She has been a vegetarian for over 27 years! She loves dogs and has a Boston Terrier named Indie who she loves to take for walks. Alison loves spending time with my husband, daughter and family, reading, watching films and going on holiday.
