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Lewis Martin

@lewismartin1

Occupational therapist assistant and forensic mental health graduate delivering trauma-informed support, risk assessment, and autistic mental health care.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in forensic settings or health-policy focused work where I can apply trauma-informed practice, risk assessment, and support for autistic and complex needs—while developing toward clinical psychology and policy impact.

I’m currently an occupational therapist assistant at a low secure forensic mental health hospital that caters for men with personality disorder, detained under the Mental Health Act or criminal section. I work within a trauma-informed approach and apply risk assessment awareness as a core part of how I support individuals day to day.

My background spans both education and healthcare. Previously, I worked as an autistic adult support worker, building insight into the complex needs of individuals with Autism and learning disability, and I also taught a semester in Thailand (Chonburi) as an English teacher under Mediakids academy.

Alongside that, I’ve supported students in secondary schools through roles including teaching assistant, cover supply, SEN tutor, and behaviour pastoral support in Nottingham and Derby. I also completed a course representative role, voicing the needs and desires of course mates to senior lecturers and the student’s union to help improve and enrich the student experience.

I completed my Forensic Mental Health MSc in July 2025, and I want my career to combine direct support with policy-level impact in forensic contexts. I aspire to work toward organisational or health policy consulting in forensics, and eventually become a practicing psychologist specialising in forensics and autistic mental health.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cygnet Hospital

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

Provided occupational therapy assistant support within a low secure forensic mental health unit for men detained under the Mental Health Act or criminal section. Delivered trauma-informed, risk-aware care and contributed to safety planning and engagement within treatment routines.

Forensic Mental Health Support Risk Assessment Trauma Informed Care Safeguarding Awareness Ligature Risk Reduction Observation And Engagement

1:1 SEN Maths & English Tutor

The Catchup Academy

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)

Provided one-to-one tutoring for students with complex needs, including Autism/ADHD and/or trauma, across Key Stages 3 and 4. Delivered Maths and English tuition while supporting learning engagement and progress in a focused setting.

1:1 Tutoring SEN Support Lesson planning Safeguarding Awareness

Cover Teaching & SEN Mentor

Zen Educate Agency

Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 (3 months)

Worked across secondary schools delivering cover teaching and SEN support, including behaviour mentoring and coaching. Supported student learning and welfare through structured support and close day-to-day engagement.

Cover Teaching SEN Mentoring Student Engagement Coaching Safeguarding Awareness

Behavioural Pastoral & SEN

Bulwell Academy

Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)

Served as a behavioural pastoral and SEN support mentor, supporting students with additional needs in a secondary school environment. Assisted with behaviour support, mentoring, and day-to-day classroom/supervision needs.

SEN Support Mentoring Student Safeguarding De escalation

English Teacher (TEFL)

Mediakids Academy

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Taught English to students at Chonburi province as a first-time teaching role under Mediakids Academy. Supported classroom learning through lesson delivery and learner engagement in a school setting.

Lesson planning Classroom Management Student Engagement Safeguarding Awareness Cross Cultural Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nottingham Trent University

Master of Science (MSc), Forensic Mental Health

2024 - 2025

Activities and societies: Course representative; voiced course mates' needs to senior lecturers and the student union to improve the student experience.

Completed an MSc in Forensic Mental Health, finishing in July 2025 (with graduation in December 2025).