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Erica Greco

Erica Greco

Welfare Support Professional

Hassocks, Hassocks, West Sussex, GB
+44 7366595699
Italian, English, Spanish, French

Background


About

About

Experienced welfare support professional with a background in supporting vulnerable populations and improving housing services. Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, and process improvement. Adept at managing diverse stakeholders, operational systems, and leading teams.

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Welfare Support Officer, Mears Group P.L.C.

    May, 2024 - Present

    Providing support and improving housing services under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.

    • Delivered practical and emotional support to Afghan families, helping smooth housing transitions.

    • Coordinated services and maintained accurate records for tracking and audit purposes.

    • Assessed risk and safeguarding needs, resolving client concerns with internal teams and external agencies.

    • Managed operational processes, prioritising tasks to improve efficiency and service delivery.

  • Probation Services Officer, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service

    Jul, 2023 - May, 202410 months

    Oversaw the supervision of individuals on probation, focusing on risk assessments and public protection.

    • Supervised individuals on probation, conducting risk assessments and keeping public protection requirements.

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.

    • Maintained detailed case files and kept accurate documentation of all activities.

    • Prioritised workloads and responded effectively to high-pressure situations.

  • Cabin Crew, Virgin Atlantic Airways

    May, 2022 - Jul, 20231 year 2 months

    Provided customer service to passengers while meeting safety standards.

    • Offered high-level customer service to passengers, meeting safety standards.

    • Handled emergencies and communicated effectively with diverse groups.

    • Maintained professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

  • Specialist, Apple Retail

    Nov, 2021 - Jan, 20222 months

    Delivered tailored support to customers, managing sales and inventory.

    • Resolved queries and provided satisfaction to customers.

    • Managed administrative tasks, including sales tracking and inventory control.

  • Back Office Specialist, Netith Care

    Jul, 2021 - Sep, 20212 months

    Addressed customer complaints and streamlined administrative functions.

    • Handled customer complaints and queries, providing effective solutions.

    • Oversaw administrative functions, keeping accurate records and workflow management.

  • Conference Hostess, Connexia Societa’ Benefit

    Jun, 2021 - Jun, 20211 day

    Supported international delegations at the G20 event.

    • Welcomed international delegations during the G20 event, offering logistical support.

    • Maintained smooth event operations by addressing attendee needs.

  • Customer Service Advisor, Netith Care

    Feb, 2021 - Mar, 20211 month

    Assisted clients with banking procedures and financial queries for BPER Bank.

    • Guided clients on banking procedures and financial queries.

    • Kept accurate account management and facilitated client onboarding processes.

  • Customer Service Advisor, Arvato UK

    Apr, 2020 - Aug, 20204 months

    Provided support during the COVID-19 contact tracing effort.

    • Helped the UK’s contact tracing service during the pandemic.

    • Handled sensitive data and offered clear guidance to callers.

  • Cabin Crew, Ryanair

    Nov, 2018 - Mar, 20201 year 4 months

    Focused on passenger comfort and safety while delivering high-quality service.

    • Gave excellent customer service, maintaining passenger safety and comfort.

    • Responded to emergency situations with calm and professionalism.

Skills

Skills

  • Housing Services Expertise

    housing

    safeguarding

    welfare benefits

    homelessness laws

  • Support and Advocacy

    mental health

    addiction recovery

    vulnerable populations

  • Leadership and Training

    team supervision

    staff development

    goal setting

  • Operational Efficiency

    process improvement

    administrative coordination

    compliance monitoring

  • Stakeholder Engagement

    communication

    collaboration

    external agencies

Education

Education

  • Psychology with Counselling, Bachelor of Sciences, The Open University

    Jan, 2023 - Jun, 2026

  • Foreign Languages, High School Diploma, Liceo Linguistico Statale G. Turrisi Colonna

    Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2018

Certificates

Certificates

  • Mental Health First Aider Certification,

    Issued on: Oct 01, 2024

Interests

Interests

  • Photography

  • Research

  • Housing Policy

  • Languages