Matt Bourne

Caseworker @Kent County Council

Gravesend, GB

At Cypress House, I worked as a Care and Keyworker, supporting vulnerable young people and adults in a residential setting. My role combined direct care with structured guidance, helping residents build independence, resilience, and the confidence to move forward in life.Key achievements:Successfully supported several residents in transitioning to semi-independent and independent living through tailored care plans and mentoring.Increased resident engagement in education, training, and community programmes by building trust and setting achievable goals.Developed and delivered personalised keyworking sessions that improved life skills, from budgeting and cooking to job readiness and interpersonal communication.Strengthened safeguarding measures by conducting proactive risk assessments and collaborating with social workers, families, and external agencies.Promoted positive routines and structure, leading to measurable improvements in behaviour, confidence, and social development.This role deepened my expertise in safeguarding, mentorship, and care planning, while reinforcing my ability to balance empathy with professionalism. It also highlighted my strengths in communication and leadership, as I consistently worked to ensure that residents were not just cared for, but equipped with the tools to thrive.

City of Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus

BTEC HNC, Communication and Media Studies

Wrexham University (NEWI)

DipHE , Youth and Commnity Studies

Aylesford Secondary School

GCSE, English, Business Studies, Maths, Combined Science, RE, European studies,