
Jo Smith
Role: Director and Founder of Dramatize
Jo and Karen founded Dramatize in 2011 when they saw the need for leisure activities for adults with learning disabilities once they turned 18.
A bit about Jo...
Jo is a budding theatre goer and steers towards the west end musicals. She has a wealth of knowledge within the disability sector as a mother of a child with Autism and Downs Syndrome. She has the personal experience and can relate to other parents who access our provisions. Jo is an outgoing person and always up for a laugh!
Jo's Training:
Eternal Feeding Tube
Recognising and Managing Dysphagia
People Moving and Handling Train the Trainer Course
NVQ level 3 in childcare
Accountancy
First Aid
Airway Management and Suction Training
Manual Handling: Moving & Handling People
Safeguarding Officer Level 3
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Food Safety Level 1 & 2
Health and Safety in the workplace Level 1, 2 & 3
Epilepsy Training Awareness
Epilepsy Emergency Medication Training
COSH
Data Protection
Autism Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Act Level 2
Mental Health Awareness for employers
ASD and Anxiety training
Fire Marshal Training
Intensive Interaction
Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines
Makaton for Professionals Foundation Level
Equality and Diversity
Bullying and Harassment
Mental Health awareness for employers
Eating and Drinking Awareness
Safer Recruitment
Care Planning and Risk Assessment
Understanding Violence and Aggression
Understanding Allergic Reactions & Anaphylaxis