1. William Monteith
20 Millroad Gardens
Glasgow
040 2LU
07539280191
Email: williammonteith16@gmail.com
Personal Profile
As a firstyearBA CommunityDevelopmentstudentIamlookingtogain employmentinmychosen
fieldaftercompletingmyHNCWorkinginCommunitiesqualificationwithanA grade. I am a
reliable,hardworking,committed&professional individual withmanyyearsvariousexperiences. I
findworkingtotargetsbothmotivational &rewarding. Communicationisone of mykeystrengths
and I understandthe importance of maintainingthe confidentialityof myclients/service users. I
have extensive experience of workingatcommunityleveltosupportwiderstrategies. Iamhighly
organised,withaproactive &efficientapproachtomyprofessionallife. Iworkwell aspart of a
team,but alsoenjoythe responsibilityof beingable toworkwithlittle ornosupervision. Myaim is
to add to myexistingknowledge throughlearningnew skills&will fullycommittoanytrainingthat
isrequired.
Key Skills
 Deal my Challengingbehaviours
 CommunityEngagement
 Motivational
 ExcellentCommunicationskills
Qualifications
2015- PresentDay
GlasgowUniversity -BA Community Development
2014-2015
GlasgowKelvin College-HNCWorking in Communities
June-Aug2014
GlasgowUniversity - Activate
Feb-May2014
GlasgowKelvin College/ThenueHousing - Learning Works
Sept 2015
Child protection training
Employment
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre Aug 2014 – Present Day
Sessional Youth worker/facilities officer
 Organise day to day running of community venue.
 Design/develop youth activities.
 Use outreach methods to engage with wider community.
 Source funding to sustain projects.
 Manage the delivery of our weekly boxing classes.
Calton Parent Support Group April 2014 – Nov 2015
Family Support Worker/Charity Fundraiser
 Assisting clients that have suffered with domestic, alcohol and drug abuse.
 Being first point of contact for getting information on client cases and referring on to
appropriate support.
 Communicating with service users in crisis via e-mail, telephone and by offering 1:1 support.

2.  Facilitating meetings and arranging appropriate support, 1:1’s, group work, drop in,
info/advice, advocacy.
 Networking with other support groups to deliver effective service and support to clients in
need.
Facilities Officer Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Calton Heritage and Learning Centre
 Supervising the Centre and taking bookings
 Providing maintenance for the building
 Floor planning and layout
 Face to face customer service
 Catering for parties
 Cash handling
Shanks, Glasgow June-Dec 2012
Recycling/Factory Operative
 Carrying out recycling of parts within factory
 Responsible for general production line work
 Loading, unloading and sorting of products
 Disposing of waste and clearance of work areas
 Working within tight deadlines and timescales
 Working in line with strict health and safety procedures
Personal Carer (family member) 2008 — 2012
 Promote independent living and provide quality of life
 Support with attending appointments,
 Administering medication, and personal care
 General wellbeing and household tasks.
Volunteer/placement
Youth Worker Sep 2014 – Present Day
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre
I began my work with Reidvale as part of my college placement during my HNC this lead to me taking
on a youth worker position in a voluntary capacity then on a paid sessional basis.
Peer Mentor Oct 2014 – Present Day
Thenue Housing-Want 2 Work (work skills preparation project)
 Involved with the planning and delivery of an eight week programme to unemployed adults
who have previously participated in the Learning Works Programme and are ready to move
on into voluntary or paid employment.
 Assisting service users to identify a profession that they realistically would like to apply for by
highlighting their skills and qualifications.
 Supporting service users through peer mentoring to tailor their C.V’s to enable them to
develop their application skills.
 Part of the steering group involved in design/delivery of the project.
 Meeting regularly with the Employability Support Officer to reflect and develop the programme
further.
References
Rosie Robertson
Project Manager
C.H.L.C
432 London Road
Glasgow
Tracy Lennon
EmployabilityDevelopment Co-Ordinator
Thenue HousingAssociation
423 LondonRoad
Glasgow