The Corner - Sheffield

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Amethyst – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Youth Justice Lead)

Hiya. My name is Amethyst, and I’m a Young Person’s Resilience Worker at The Corner.

As part of my role I work with the Youth Justice team to help support young people involved in the justice system. I enjoy my job working with so many different young people, giving them support and guidance and learning more about them.

Supporting young people has always been a passion of mine – from volunteering to have young people’s voices heard by professionals and services, to then working in a psychiatric hospital and ensuring the patients voices were heard.

In my down time I love crocheting, playing video games, watching crime documentaries and anime, which you can tell as I have a full anime and game tattoo sleeve.

 

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Brad – Targeted Interventions Co-Ordinator

Ey up, my name is Brad. I’m the Targeted Interventions Coordinator - which is a fancy way of saying I deliver groupwork sessions and also deliver training to professionals around drug use and supporting young people.

When I’m not at work you’ll probably find me out in the Peak District walking, climbing or camping. If I’m not there – I’m probably watching live music or comedy.

I love my role as I like to be able to help young people navigate their lives.

 

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Ed – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Resources Lead)

Hi! I'm Ed - a Resilience Worker at The Corner in Sheffield. My role involves supporting young people one-to-one as well as developing the resources and activities for our team to use during sessions.

Outside of work, I'm quite active so am usually training CrossFit, out running in the woods or chilling with my partner & two cats. I also run a small health & wellness business from my garden in my spare time.

 

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Gemma – Volunteer, Student & Peer Mentor Coordinator

Hi, I’m Gemma, the Volunteer Coordinator at The Corner. I’m lucky to work with an incredible team of people and have the privilege of supporting our amazing volunteers who play such a big part in what we do. I love being part of a role that’s all about people and community.

Outside of work, I’m a big fan of watching Korean dramas and I can get easily hooked on a good storyline. I also enjoy getting out for long walks, especially when the weather is nice and I love spending quality time with my friends and family.

 

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James – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Education Lead)

I’m James and I’m the Education Lead for The Corner. My role allows me to work with secondary schools in Sheffield to build our relationship with them.

We work together to try to ensure that every secondary pupil in Sheffield has seen an assembly delivered by a member of The Corner team.

We also work with schools to provide training for staff, parent consultation sessions and small group work on drugs and alcohol.

 

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Jess – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Communities Lead)

Hi, I’m Jess. I am a Young Persons Resilience Worker here at The Corner, and I am also the Community Lead for our service.

I support young people by giving them harm reduction advice on drugs and alcohol and help them to make positive changes to their lives through a person-centred, non-judgemental approach.

My community lead role allows me to build relationships and links with the wider community, such as Youth Centres, local Mosques and Community Centres, to raise awareness on drugs and alcohol and to explain how our service supports young people using them. We also provide signposting to other support and give information and advice.

Outside of work I love going to gigs, eating good food and spending time with family and friends!

 

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Kelly – Cluster Manager

Hi, I’m Kelly, and I’m the Cluster Manager of Sheffield and Derbyshire Children and young people services. I have spent a lifetime working in various management roles covering probation, youth offending, and custody, and previously managed Change Grow Live’s Children’s Rights services.

Any free time I get, I like to carry out my hobbies such as walking my 2 dogs (I have a German Shepherd called Bella & a Staffy called Daisy) or riding my 2 horses (Treacle & Ralph). I also like to go away, especially for a weekend to Whitby or to Westward Ho in Devon to enjoy the sunshine.

 

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Lucy – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Family Services Lead)

Hiya, my name is Lucy and I am a Resilience Worker here at The Corner in Sheffield. I am originally from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, but I moved to Sheffield for university and fell in love with it.

In my spare time I like to run, travel, cook, and binge watch Netflix. I’m passionate about supporting young people, and I love that no two days are ever the same. The best part of my job is watching young people grow in confidence and realise their own potential.

 

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Molly E – Early Interventions Co-Ordinator

Hello I'm Molly, and I’m the Early Interventions Coordinator. This means that I get to go into schools, sixth forms and colleges and meet so many different young people while I hold assemblies, classes and run stalls. I also get to join youth clubs across Sheffield for different sessions like workshops or drop ins.

I really enjoy my job but when I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family and going on walks. Maybe a run, although I am more likely to run to the shop for food.

 

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Molly W – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Child Exploitation and Vulnerable Young People Lead)

Hello! I’m Molly, a Young Person’s Resilience Worker here at The Corner. I’ve worked and volunteered with young people in the UK and overseas for over 10 years. I enjoy running, walking & playing badminton in my spare time. I also enjoy travelling and I love to be outdoors as much as I can!

 

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Niall – Team Leader (Outreach, Prevention & Development)

Hi, I’m Niall, and I’m a Team Leader in Sheffield; I get the pleasure of supporting the fantastic frontline workers we have here. I love my job and getting to see the positive impact that the team has on the young people of Sheffield!

I’ve previously worked and volunteered with young people within supported housing and homelessness, and prior to becoming Team Leader I was a Young People’s Resilience Worker. I’m passionate about reaching young people who are otherwise marginalised or not being heard by services and professionals.

In my free time, I’m racing cycle speedway, walking in the Peak District, going to gigs, or cooking; I love a good curry!

 

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Rachel – Young Person’s Resilience Worker (Parents Lead)

Hi, I’m Rachel, and I am a Young Person's Resilience Worker and parent/carer lead. 

I try and help our young people understand their relationship with drugs and alcohol and make changes in line with their values and goals. I also support parents/carers to understand why their young people are using drugs/alcohol, explore family boundaries, improve family communication, and to not feel as alone.

I like listening to all kinds of music and eating all kinds of food.

 

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Lizzie – Data Administrator

Hi, I’m Lizzie, and I’m the Data Administrator at The Corner. I look after our referrals and records, keep our systems up to date, and help the team stay on top of the information we need to support young people. I also help things run smoothly in the office by welcoming visitors and keeping everything organised.

Outside of work, I’m usually out on long hikes in the Peak District (I’ll always climb a waterfall for a good view). I’ve got three cats at home and I love a good jigsaw puzzle. When I need a break from spreadsheets, I’m normally tidying or rearranging something to keep the office feeling cosy and welcoming.

 

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Niamh – Parent and carer support volunteer

Hi, I'm Niamh and I'm a parent and carer support volunteer!

I have the pleasure of working with Rachel and Polly to support parents/carers with their mental wellbeing and family relations, and also to help them cope with and understand young people's drug use. 

In my spare time I like to DJ, climb and go for walks in the Peaks!

 

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Polly – Parent and carer support volunteer

Hi. My name is Polly and I'm one of the volunteers in the parent/carer team.

In my role I help parents/carers to understand why their young people are using drugs or alcohol, explore family and relationship boundaries and communication and offer individual and group support so that they feel less isolated and alone. 

When not volunteering, I enjoy travel, walking with my dog, and reading