Butterfly Paddock

Who is behind Butterfly Paddock?

 

Nicola

 

Nicola has a vast range experience working with children, young people and families.  She has spent time working in residential childrens homes for young people aged 11+ who display challenging behaviour.  She was initially employed as a support worker but quickly progressed to key worker then on to shift leader.  Giving her the oppurtunity to manage the day to day management of the home whilst carrying out direct work with the young people on a regular basis.  

 

More recently Nicola has spent time managing a project for a local charity.  This project is for children and young people aged 5 - 16.  The children and young people referred need support to build confidence, develop social skills, experience new things and have fun!  Nicola supports children and their families by arranging activities to support and encourage positive development in the identified target areas.  This role also requires Nicola to run a weekly youth club, alongside this she has developed and delivered peer mentoring courses for young people to enable them to gain new skills, help others and gain qualifications.

 

Alongside her employment Nicola has successfully completed various courses which have focused on education and Social Work.  Nicola has had oppurtunities to gain further learning and academic knowledge by undertaking Social Work degree level placements.  Nicola completed work placements with the family team at a national and reputable homeless and housing charity.  Nicola has also worked for a local project that focused on supporting young people intensively who were involved in or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, crime, extremist groupsor who were social or academically excluded.  

 

These academic and practical experiences have contributed to the vast knowlwdge and skills Nicola has and have equipped her to work effectively with children, young people and their families from varying backgrounds.  Nicola currently holds a Diploma of Higher Education in Studies in Social Care and is a level 3 qualified Forest School Leader.

 

Nicola has designed Butterfly Paddock to incorporate both her love of nature and her experiences of working with children and young people.  Nicola provides outdoor oppurtunitiesthat promote children , young people and their families to disover both nature and themselves in a fun and nurturing environment. 

 

Rebecca 

 

Rebecca has recently joined Butterfly Paddock, she has previous experience in youth work and is a fun and enthusiastic member of the team.  

 

Karylle

 

We are very lucky to have Karylle on our team, Karylle is a qualified Social Worker and LAC expert.  Karylle helps us write our Foster Families Sessions and also assists in these specially designed programmes.  To find more about her work visit www.karyllephillips.co.uk