Brittany Andrewartha
Redruth,Cornwall
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in communication skills, leadership, and team building. Demonstrates calmness under pressure and a supportive nature, effectively solving problems while maintaining a self-motivated work ethic. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment and excelling in high-stress situations, with a focus on continuous personal and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Elderly care assistant
Sanctuary Care
Redruth
11.2025 - Current
- Promoted independence in daily living activities where possible for clients' self-esteem enhancement.
- Assisted with medication administration, ensuring proper treatment protocols were followed.
- Acknowledged individual preferences in meal choices catering to dietary needs.
- Demonstrated strong team-working abilities contributing effectively to the caregiving team.
- Provided personal care to elderly residents, enhancing their overall wellbeing.
- Showcased empathy and patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours exhibited by dementia patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming tasks.
- Prioritised safety measures whilst assisting with mobility tasks to prevent falls or injuries.
- Offered emotional support during times of distress comforting elderly residents.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sanitation of living areas for a safe and healthy environment.
- Helped maintain client dignity during personal care tasks, respecting their privacy at all times.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Truro College
Access to Nursing and Human Science
Truro, Cornwall
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Pursued studies at Truro College, focusing on diverse subjects to enhance skill sets.
- Conducted assignments in Biology to deepen understanding of biological concepts.
- Engaged with Sociology and Numeracy to develop analytical and quantitative skills.
- Explored Psychology through assignments aimed at understanding human behaviour.
- Undertook Research Study and Study Skills to strengthen research methodologies and academic performance.
- Cultivated Professional Behaviours to prepare for workplace integration.
SEN Support Worker
Positive Steps and Care
Plymouth
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Executed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- Acquired and applied new skills to enhance productivity.
- Contributed to development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, ensuring personalised support.
- Fostered supportive relationships with service users to improve engagement.
- Supported daily personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Collaborated closely with SENCO leads to deliver tailored support for SEN in all areas of their day to day life.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Established strong rapport with individuals and their families through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Collaborated closely with families to understand the specific needs and preferences of each individual resident or service user; enhanced quality of care delivered as a result.
Supply SEN Teaching Assistant
Zen Educate
Redruth, Cornwall
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Tailored teaching styles to meet diverse learning needs, boosting pupil engagement.
- Implemented visual aids in lessons to enhance information retention.
- Delivered focused literacy and numeracy sessions, improving basic skills proficiency.
- Managed behavioural challenges effectively to cultivate a positive learning environment.
- Assessed SEN student abilities and developed individual teaching plans accordingly.
- Contributed to development of Individual Education Plans for SEN students in school.
- Advocated for resources from school administration to enhance teaching infrastructure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of SEN practices and legislation to ensure compliance.
Nursery practitioner
The Learning Tree (Part-Time)
Illogan, Cornwall
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed child behaviour effectively resulting in harmonious learning environments.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Ensured safe, nurturing environment for children through consistent supervision along with careful monitoring of play areas.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents, carers for cohesive childcare.
- Delivered high-quality childcare services, ensuring the comforting atmosphere for all attendees.
- Participated actively in team meetings, trainings; stayed updated on latest childcare best practices.
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Implemented successful transition programmes for SEN students entering mainstream classrooms.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among SEN students.
- Prepared teaching materials tailored to each child's abilities, leading to enriched curriculum understanding.
- Supported children with physical disabilities during lunchtimes, breaks, promoting social inclusion amongst peers.
Residential Care Worker / Senior Residential Worker
Outcomes First Group
Blackwater, Cornwall
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Attended and contributed to team meetings, providing feedback and advising on child development progress
- Maintained up to date knowledge on residential childcare policy, practice and legislation to ensure compliance
- Participated in ongoing health and safety training, verifying right systems were in place to safeguard along with welfare and health of children
- Planned and supervised multiple interventions for children with complex needs, addressing issues and proposing solutions
- Adapted support where possible to support both children within my care and other team members
- Supporting other colleagues to give each child an ongoing ability to progress and give each child the best outcome
- Along with planning activities to support their own personal development
- Within my job role volunteered to become Autism Champion and focusing on different aspects of SEN
- Supporting with being the shift lead on shifts to ensure the running of the home day to day
- Supporting my fellow colleagues with Diploma work due to finishing mine within a year
- Working with Clinical team linked within the home and the school to ensure all aspects of the young people I support are supported
- Attention to detail when it comes to learning new things and filling in paperwork
- Supporting my team as shift leader in ensuring that the daily running of the home is conducted to the highest of standards
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of residential childcare policy, practice and legislation to support compliance.
- Stayed informed of current legal, professional and administrative practices related to residential childcare.
Operative
Roddas
Redruth, Cornwall
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to promptly resolve equipment breakdowns.
- Setup and reconfigured production lines for optimal resource use.
- Tended to machines to maintain fast-paced production in line with quality standards.
Nursery Practitioner
The Learning Tree/The Growing and Knowing
Redruth, Cornwall
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities
- Along with completing different training to develop my skills in different aspects of working with SEN children alongside Peg Feeding, Epilepsy
- Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing
- Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviours, maintaining positive learning environments
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records
- Implemented and adhered to safeguarding guidelines
- Provided outstanding levels of care, receiving continued praise for children's happiness and development
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development
- Role-modeled desired behaviours, habits and actions
- Enhanced my own personal development with self-teaching myself Makaton along with Sen which also included Peg Feeding
Community Care
Community Care Kerrier Homecare
Redruth, Cornwall
02.2019 - 06.2019
Education
Level 2 SENCO - SENCO
TQUK
Cornwall 07.2024 - 8 2024
NVQ Level 4 - Residential Childcare
Busy bees
RedruthNVQ Level 2 - SENCO
TQUK
Cornwall 01.2025 - 5 2025
GCSEs - All GCSE'S
Redruth School
Redruth 09.2011 - 6 2016
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Cornwall College
Redruth 09.2015 - 2 2017
Access to Nursing - Nursing
Truro College
Truro 09/2025 -
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership and motivation
- Resourcefulness
- Calmness under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Supportive nature
- Tolerance to stress
Certification
Personal Development Certificates on request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elderly care assistant
Sanctuary Care
11.2025 - Current
Truro College
Access to Nursing and Human Science
09.2025 - 01.2026
SEN Support Worker
Positive Steps and Care
07.2025 - 11.2025
Supply SEN Teaching Assistant
Zen Educate
04.2025 - 10.2025
Nursery practitioner
The Learning Tree (Part-Time)
01.2025 - 08.2025
NVQ Level 2 - SENCO
TQUK
01.2025 - 5 2025
Level 2 SENCO - SENCO
TQUK
07.2024 - 8 2024
Residential Care Worker / Senior Residential Worker
Outcomes First Group
10.2022 - 11.2024
Operative
Roddas
02.2022 - 10.2022
Nursery Practitioner
The Learning Tree/The Growing and Knowing
06.2019 - 02.2022
Community Care
Community Care Kerrier Homecare
02.2019 - 06.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Cornwall College
09.2015 - 2 2017
GCSEs - All GCSE'S
Redruth School
09.2011 - 6 2016
NVQ Level 4 - Residential Childcare
Busy bees
Access to Nursing - Nursing
Truro College
09/2025 -