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Abigail Ashurst

Rochdale ,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced with a background in dealing with vulnerable children and conducting child welfare checks. Demonstrates resilience in challenging situations but also caring and empathetic when a young person has needs. Great with IT skills and keeping records up to date. Proficient in report-writing and building relationships, aiming to build on these skills and enhance my knowledge. Thrives in settings when working as team but can also work well as an individual. Holds a valid driving licence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Support worker

Teal Care
Huddersfield, Kirklees
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safe, positive environment to encourage youth participation and growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with young people by engaging regular and inclusive conversations.
  • Provided emotional support for young people.
  • Implemented behavioural management strategies to reduce disruptive behaviour.
  • Liaised with families and social worker so everyone has an understanding about the Child's development
  • Attending to a child's needs during challenging situations by trying different approaches.
  • Completing paperwork such as daily logs, incident reports, medication sheet etc
  • Providing healthy meals and promoting activities such as the gym and preferred activities such as horse riding.

Office assistant

Artro House
Rochdale , Lancashire
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved office efficiency by organising and managing files.
  • Processed invoices accurately.
  • Compiling documents on word.
  • Kept the office tidy and organised.

Office assistant

Lancashire Financial Services
Rochdale , Lancashire
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved office efficiency by organising and managing files.
  • Liaising with companies and clients.
  • Compiling documents on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Time Management.
  • Handling confidential documents discreetly complying to company policies.
  • Working as a team to ensure documents and tasks were done on time.
  • Updating database regularly and keeping information up to date.
  • Greeted clients professionally.

Gymnastics Coach

Rochdale Olympic Gymnastics Club
Rochdale , Lancashire
03.2016 - 06.2017
  • Improved gymnast flexibility by implementing new stretching exercises.
  • Led training sessions for children aged 4 - 11 yrs old.
  • Supported and encouraged gymnasts to learn new skills of varied ages, abilities and experience.

Education

GCSEs -

Crompton House
Shaw, Oldham
09.2016 - 05.2021

Skills

Driving Licence

Dealing with vulnerable children

Resilient in challenging situations

IT skills

Record-keeping

Child welfare checks

Report-writing

Building relationships

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Animals
  • Fashion
  • Sports

Timeline

Support worker

Teal Care
02.2024 - Current

Office assistant

Artro House
10.2023 - 02.2024

Office assistant

Lancashire Financial Services
02.2022 - 08.2023

GCSEs -

Crompton House
09.2016 - 05.2021

Gymnastics Coach

Rochdale Olympic Gymnastics Club
03.2016 - 06.2017

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