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Alfie Crouch

Sheffield,Please select...

Summary

Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in imaginative play development and child safeguarding. Proficient in play therapy techniques and educational game design, fostering literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social inclusion. Adept at understanding child psychology, with specialised training in autism spectrum disorders and special educational needs. Skilled in multitasking under pressure, executing risk assessments, and implementing health and safety procedures. Committed to enhancing children's learning experiences through sensory play and effective de-escalation techniques.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Casual Playworker

Maskk
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2025.05 - Current

SEND Needs Playworker – MASKK, Sheffield

  • Planned and delivered inclusive play activities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Supported children’s social, emotional, and physical development in a safe and engaging environment.
  • Worked closely with families, staff, and other professionals to meet individual needs and encourage participation.
  • Adapted activities and communication styles to suit different abilities and behavioural needs.
  • Promoted positive behaviour, independence, confidence, and teamwork through structured and free-play sessions.
  • Maintained safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing standards at all times.
  • Assisted with personal care and emotional support where required, ensuring dignity and respect for all children.

Warehouse assistant

St Luke's Hospice
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2024.11 - 2025.01

Warehouse Assistant – St Luke’s Charity Shop

  • Managed day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, sorting, and organising large volumes of donated stock.
  • Processed and categorised charity donations efficiently to prepare items for sale across the shop floor and storage areas.
  • Took on additional responsibility managing the storefront, assisting customers, handling enquiries, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
  • Priced, displayed, and replenished stock to keep the shop organised and visually appealing.
  • Handled Gift Aid processing and sorting, ensuring accurate organisation of donor information and eligible donations.
  • Worked independently and as part of a team to meet daily targets in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and health and safety throughout the warehouse and shop.
  • Developed strong customer service, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills through a varied workload and increased responsibilities.

Education

A-Levels - Sport

The Sheffield college
Sheffield
2025.09 - 2026.07

GCSEs - Maths

Westfield Secondary School
Sheffield
2023.05 - 2023.06

GCSEs - English

The Sheffield College
Sheffield
2025.05 - 2025.06

GCSEs - Health and Social care

Westfield Secondary School
Sheffield
2023.05 - 2023.06

Skills

  • Imaginative play development
  • Child safeguarding knowledge
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Educational game design
  • Literacy and numeracy teaching
  • Social inclusion techniques
  • Expertise in sensory play
  • Understanding child psychology
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Experience with learning disabilities
  • Childcare regulations familiarity
  • Safeguarding training
  • Autism spectrum disorders expertise
  • Special educational needs training
  • Risk assessment execution
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Incident reporting
  • De-escalation techniques

Affiliations

I have a strong interest in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), which I actively train in and compete in. I took part in a charity MMA event, where I competed to help raise approximately £11,000 for various charitable causes. This experience developed my discipline, resilience, and commitment, as well as my ability to perform under pressure while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Outside of training and competition, I enjoy staying active and continuously improving my fitness, focus, and self-motivation through sport.

Timeline

A-Levels - Sport

The Sheffield college
2025.09 - 2026.07

Casual Playworker

Maskk
2025.05 - Current

GCSEs - English

The Sheffield College
2025.05 - 2025.06

Warehouse assistant

St Luke's Hospice
2024.11 - 2025.01

GCSEs - Maths

Westfield Secondary School
2023.05 - 2023.06

GCSEs - Health and Social care

Westfield Secondary School
2023.05 - 2023.06
Alfie Crouch