Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Catherine is a highly experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 26 years of dedicated service within the NHS, bringing a wealth of knowledge in recovery-oriented care, crisis intervention, and personalised support planning. She is committed to empowering individuals to achieve independence, promoting positive emotional wellbeing, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, holistic care. Catherine's strong relationship-building skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptable approach make her an outstanding advocate for the people she supports.
NHS
Mental Health Support Worker·Apr 1997 – Sep 2023
Over more than 26 years with the NHS, Catherine provided comprehensive mental health support to service users, empowering clients to pursue hobbies, access community resources, and function independently in society. She delivered personalised, recovery-oriented care by assessing individual needs, administering medication, performing crisis interventions, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and allied health professionals. Catherine maintained meticulous records, upheld strict confidentiality, and consistently ensured patient safety by promptly reporting safeguarding concerns to care managers.
At the moment I am not working, waiting to get Job
Care Support Worker·—
Catherine is currently seeking employment as a Care Support Worker in the Welwyn Garden City and Hertfordshire area. This reflects her continued commitment to the care sector following her extensive career in mental health support.
Banet College
NVQ Level 2·Completed 1994
CPR certified
Mental health first aid
Care Act expertise
Risk Management
Allied health referral procedures
Aggressive behaviour management
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Ritho if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Ritho's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.