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ALex Downes

@alexdownes

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Residential care worker providing calm, dependable support to young people and families.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in residential care where I can keep developing my skills, take on more responsibility, and make a positive difference for young people—while maintaining high standards and strong communication with the team.

I’m a reliable, hardworking residential care professional with experience in cleaning, hospitality, and residential care. Currently, I provide care and emotional support to young people, supporting daily living activities like meal preparation, shopping, and household tasks while helping maintain healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.

I work closely with families, social workers, and health care professionals, building positive relationships and supporting development. I maintain accurate records, follow safeguarding procedures, and attend training to keep improving—having completed my NVQ level 3–4 in residential care and developing towards a senior position.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Residential Care Worker

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TJYCare Ltd

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provide care and emotional support to young people in residential care, supporting daily living activities including meal preparation, shopping, and household tasks. Work with families and professionals, maintain accurate records, and follow safeguarding procedures while attending training.

Residential Care Emotional Support Daily Living Activities Household Tasks Safeguarding Family liaison Training Attendance

Hotel Housekeeper

Macdonald Burlington Hotel

Sep 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Cleaned guest bedrooms and public areas to hotel standards and delivered customer service when interacting with guests. Supported maintenance by painting public areas and managed master key-holder responsibilities.

Hotel Housekeeping Customer Service Key Management Room Turnaround Paint Team Support

Office Cleaner

Garner Canning Ltd

Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years)

Maintained a clean and safe office environment, performing cleaning duties including vacuuming, polishing, and washroom maintenance. Acted as a key holder and ensured fire exits were clear and compliant with health and safety requirements.

Office Cleaning Vacuuming Polishing Washroom Maintenance Health and Safety Key Holder Responsibilities Fire Exit Compliance