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Angela Berry

Worthing ,West Sussex

Summary

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 15 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Worthing , West Sussex
Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.

Support Worker

Southdown
Worthing , West Sussex
2019.07 - 2020.11
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.

Childcare Assistant

Little Diamonds Holiday Club Limited
Worthing , West Sussex
2024.10 - Present
  • Enhanced children's social development by facilitating group play and interaction.
  • Encouraged positive behaviours using various recognition methods.
  • Prepared craft materials encouraging creativity among children.

Support worker

Grace-Eyre
Worthing , West Sussex
2007.05 - Current
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.

Childcare practitioner

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd
Worthing , West Sussex
2024.04 - 2024.09
  • Created engaging learning opportunities by developing educational games and crafts.
  • Provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
  • Supported early literacy development with regular story time sessions and phonics activities.

Care Assistant

Kendal Care Limited
Littlehampton , West Sussex
2024.01 - 2024.01
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.

Support worker

Southdown
Worthing, West Sussex
2016.05 - 2023.08
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.

Support Worker

Options Autism
Worthing , West Sussex
2016.02 - 2021.12
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.

Childcare Assistant

Kiddicare Nursery School
Rustington , West Sussex
2016.01 - 2016.05
  • Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
  • Completed necessary administrative tasks including attendance records and incident reports meticulously.
  • Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
  • Encouraged children to safely explore surroundings, promoting curiosity and experimentation.

Support Worker

Options Autism
Worthing , West Sussex
2014.04 - 2015.12
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.

Childcare Assistant

Laugh And Learn Pre School
Worthing , West Sussex
2013.03 - 2014.03
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Facilitated learning through play, promoting cognitive development in young learners.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.

Support Worker

Hillcrest
Littlehampton , West Sussex
2009.08 - 2013.02
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.

Childcare Assistant

Arun Community Playgroup
Rustington , West Sussex
2006.05 - 2009.03
  • Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
  • Facilitated learning through play, promoting cognitive development in young learners.

Care assistant

Green Willow
Rustington, West Sussex
2006.04 - 2008.08

Worked evenings, did the sleep in shift. Duties were personal care, breakfast preparation, serving breakfast, cleaning the kitchen.

Teaching assistant

Palatine school
Worthing, West Sussex
2006.03 - 2007.04

Supported children with work activities, personal care, promoting independence, encouraging positive behaviour.

Teaching assistant

Chatsmore School
Worthing , West Sussex
2005.09 - 2006.03

Supporting children in small groups in lessons.

Teaching assistant

Angmering School
Angmering, West Sussex
2005.05 - 2005.08

Supporting children in a learning centre.

Childcare practitioner

Butterflies Pre School
Arundel, West Sussex
2004.05 - 2005.04
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Observed and supervised children's play activities with stringent care, eliminating accidents and risk.

Childcare practitioner

Cabbage patch playgroup
Rustington , Rustington
2000.09 - 2004.04

Supporting pre school children in physical, communication, language, mathematics, knowledge and understanding.

Evening office assistant

Sainsbury's
Rustington , West Sussex
1995.04 - 2000.08

Sell and price checking, answering the telephone, keying data.

  • Responded promptly to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and customers.

Registered Childminder

own Home
Littlehampton , West Sussex
1995.11 - 1997.03
  • Ensured child safety by implementing strict supervision routines and strategies.
  • Developed engaging activities for children's cognitive growth through play-based learning methods.
  • Arranged stimulating resources promoting imaginative play enhancing creativity skills.

Support Worker

Egalite
Worthing , West Sussex
2018.07 - 2019.06
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.

House wife

Stay At Home Mum
Littlehampton , West Sussex
1993.04 - 1995.10
  • Engaged children in stimulating learning-based activities and games.
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.

Customer service assistant

NatWest Bank
Worthing
1985.07 - 1993.03

Chief cashier, inputting data.

  • Trained new associates on cash register operations, advising on appropriate handling of customer sales, refunds and cashing up.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Childcare

Northbrook College Sussex
Worthing
2001.09 - 2002.07

NVQ Level 3 - Childcare

Northbrook College Sussex
Worthing
2001.09 - 2002.07

Open University - Childcare

Open University
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
2008.09 - 2009.07

GCSEs - CSE grade 1 in English, French, German, grade 2 Art, Parentcraft, grade 4 Biology, grade 5 maths,

The Angmering School
Littlehampton
1983.09 - 1985.06

O-levels - French grade D, English and Art E

Angmering School
Angmering
1983.09 - 1985.06

Skills

Have a sense of humour

Have patients and understanding

Good communication skills

Enthusiastic and keen to learn

Able to work under pressure

Work in a professional and confident manner

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Little Diamonds Holiday Club Limited
2024.10 - Present

Childcare practitioner

Pumpkin Patch Nurseries Ltd
2024.04 - 2024.09

Care Assistant

Kendal Care Limited
2024.01 - 2024.01

Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

Support Worker

Southdown
2019.07 - 2020.11

Support Worker

Egalite
2018.07 - 2019.06

Support worker

Southdown
2016.05 - 2023.08

Support Worker

Options Autism
2016.02 - 2021.12

Childcare Assistant

Kiddicare Nursery School
2016.01 - 2016.05

Support Worker

Options Autism
2014.04 - 2015.12

Childcare Assistant

Laugh And Learn Pre School
2013.03 - 2014.03

Support Worker

Hillcrest
2009.08 - 2013.02

Open University - Childcare

Open University
2008.09 - 2009.07

Support worker

Grace-Eyre
2007.05 - Current

Childcare Assistant

Arun Community Playgroup
2006.05 - 2009.03

Care assistant

Green Willow
2006.04 - 2008.08

Teaching assistant

Palatine school
2006.03 - 2007.04

Teaching assistant

Chatsmore School
2005.09 - 2006.03

Teaching assistant

Angmering School
2005.05 - 2005.08

Childcare practitioner

Butterflies Pre School
2004.05 - 2005.04

NVQ Level 2 - Childcare

Northbrook College Sussex
2001.09 - 2002.07

NVQ Level 3 - Childcare

Northbrook College Sussex
2001.09 - 2002.07

Childcare practitioner

Cabbage patch playgroup
2000.09 - 2004.04

Registered Childminder

own Home
1995.11 - 1997.03

Evening office assistant

Sainsbury's
1995.04 - 2000.08

House wife

Stay At Home Mum
1993.04 - 1995.10

Customer service assistant

NatWest Bank
1985.07 - 1993.03

GCSEs - CSE grade 1 in English, French, German, grade 2 Art, Parentcraft, grade 4 Biology, grade 5 maths,

The Angmering School
1983.09 - 1985.06

O-levels - French grade D, English and Art E

Angmering School
1983.09 - 1985.06
Angela Berry