About James

James has over 15 years of experience developing and implementing individualised packages of support which have included increasing independent living skills, management of emotional well-being, acknowledgement of offending behaviour and harm reduction techniques in relation to substance misuse and self-harming behaviours.

James specialises in service user focused training; identifying and developing skills to communicate, support and manage high risk service users with multiple needs, implementing a person-centred approach to develop and maintain productive relationships with each service user.

Training 4 Influence Accredited  

Criminology and Sociology (BA),  

Youth Work and Community Development (MA),  

Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector (PTTLS L4).   

Safeguarding 

Working with people convicted of offences 

Young people 

Complex needs