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Sid Edwards

Youth & Community Specialist

Profile

A dedicated and results-driven professional with a successful background in the achievement of change in organisations and individuals through successful person centred approaches and creative solutions. Experienced in working with public sector, housing, health and social care companies, national private sector enterprises and local voluntary/community sector.

 

Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships. Enjoys being part of, and managing, motivating and training teams. Thrives in pressurised and challenging working environments

 

Contact

PHONE:

07899 697 956

 

WEBSITE:

equilibrium-training.co.uk

 

EMAIL:

sid.edwards@equilibrium-training.co.uk

Hobbies

Website development

Graphic design

Photography

Social Media promotion

Radio presentation

Political activism

Charity Volunteering

Download

Sid Edwards CV 2019.pdf

 

EDUCATION Summary

Tom Hood Senior High School - Leytonstone, London

1975 - 1978

Mathematics, English, Physics, Metalwork, Technical drawing, Computer Studies

 

Cartrefle College, Wrexham

1991 - 1993

Diploma in Higher Education (Youth & Community)

Further Education Teacher Certificate.

 

University of Liverpool

1994 - 1996

Diploma in Race & Community Relations

 

WMLGA – Regional Partnership Centre, Birmingham

2010

ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Leadership

 

Key WORK EXPERIENCE

Shropshire County Council – Part-time Youth Worker

1989 - 1996

The delivery of youth work programmes aimed at raising awareness of issues including issues of sexism and racism, health, empowerment and rights and responsibilities.

 

Wrekin District Council, Hadley Shop - Community Development Worker

1992 - 1996

Working on a patch basis and focusing on work with minority ethnic communities

 

Cheshire Racial Equality Council - Community Development Officer

1996 - 1999

Working closely with voluntary and community sector organisations and individuals to increase their capacity to support minority ethnic communities

 

Equilibrium Training Coaching – Independent Training Consultant

2001 - 2010

Provision of a range of programmes and services covering Equality, Diversity and Cultural Awareness to organisations around England

 

Community Engagement CIC – Activity & Volunteer Officer

2018 - 2019

To work with existing community volunteers to grow and develop volunteering methods and community outreach