Anneka Headley

I lead a highly skilled residential team with responsibility to shape and deliver a high quality provision that meets the needs of the students, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing and learning.

I support the effective and positive work of the residential team.

I work with the Senior Leadership Team and teachers to ensure effective communication with parents and external agencies.

I support the team with liaison and communication with a multi-agency of professionals.

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead, I am responsible for safeguarding and child protection, including online safety, and the effective reporting of safeguarding concerns.

I am responsible for overseeing the budget for the facility, reducing unnecessary expenditure.

I provide effective leadership of the residential team in its support of other school staff in the wider care of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.

I effectively manage the duties of the care team under the direction of the Headteacher.

I am able to establish strong relationships with students' families through clear communication channels.

I participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities with the residential team.

I ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

I actively participate in positive role modelling within staff meetings, demonstrating collaborative working.

I train and supervised staff to maintain high standards of service.

I led the team to achieve 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating for the fourth year.

I use Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications, and update policies and procedures to meet and exceed the National Minimum Standards and Social Care Common Inspection Framework.

I assist a young man in day-to-day tasks and personal care.

I support him in activities such as horse riding and hydrotherapy to foster therapeutic benefits.

I accompany the family on holidays abroad and short trips away for recreational activities.

As a Residential House Lead I operated a smooth and efficient running of 3 Residential homes for Young People aged 13-19 within the school grounds.

My key responsibilities were:

• staff supervision and management, ensuring professional growth and continuing professional development.
• key working of the young people.
• budgeting, activities and events.
• maintaining the premises to a high standard, including cleaning and health and safety.
• supporting the independence of the young people.

My role as a Residential Keyworker was to support and guide young people with physical disabilities and severe medical needs, aged between 4- 19, with their personal care, independence, education, well-being, social and emotional needs, and connection to the community.

I was a point of contact for teachers, parents and carers, and external agencies.

I supported review meetings and organised appropriate transitions to ensure the most effective individual support for the young people.

I wrote reports and detailed meeting minutes, and liaised with parents and professionals.

I recorded any concerns and ensured the safeguard of students in accordance with Child Protection Policies.

I maintained a safe, clean, and positive environment for them, promoting their independence and supporting them to achieve their short and long-term goals.

I assisted customers with product selection and provided product information.

I performed multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.

I collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.

I handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

I ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.

I conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.