Hazel Scarlett BSc (Hons)
About Hazel Scarlett BSc (Hons)
Hazel Scarlett is a Connecting Communities Coordinator at Mind in Greenwich, England, with a background in service development and extensive experience in the voluntary sector. She has held various roles in organizations focused on homelessness and community support, including Crisis and Thames Reach, and has developed training programs and workshops for frontline workers.
Current Role at Mind
Hazel Scarlett serves as the Connecting Communities Coordinator at Mind, a mental health charity in the United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Greenwich. In her role, she focuses on fostering connections within communities to enhance mental health support and resources. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Previous Experience in Homeless Sector
Prior to her current role, Hazel Scarlett worked in the homeless sector for several organizations. She was a Volunteer Service Coordinator at Thames Reach from 2012 to 2016, where she managed volunteer programs. Following this, she served as the Harlesden Hub Coordinator at Crisis from 2018 to 2019, overseeing services for homeless individuals. Additionally, she worked as a Reception Manager and Team Leader at Crisis in Croydon from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Health and Wellbeing
Hazel has a background in health and wellbeing, having worked as the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator at Limehouse Project Ltd from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she focused on promoting health initiatives within the community. She also developed workshops aimed at stress management for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating her commitment to supporting those in high-pressure roles.
Education and Specializations
Hazel Scarlett holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) with honors in Public Health and Psychology from the University of Greenwich. Her education has equipped her with knowledge in health promotion and psychological principles. She specializes in creating training programs that enhance digital skills for community safety, reflecting her focus on practical solutions for community challenges.
Military and Voluntary Sector Experience
Before transitioning to the social sector, Hazel served in the British Army as a Military HR Specialist from 1999 to 2005. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in human resources and team management. Additionally, she has extensive experience in service development for faith-based organizations and a strong background in employment support within the voluntary sector.