Claire Barron
Northallerton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Observant childcare team leader with 21-year history supervising and nurturing young children. Personalises support based on needs of each child using proven techniques and knowledge of early childhood development. Focused on giving children balanced experiences with ample time for learning, play and entertainment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Cleaning Supervisor
Maid in North Yorkshire
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
09.2019 - Current
- Reviewed work schedules to enhance efficiencies.
- Managed multiple employees, offering ongoing support and guidance.
- Oversaw cleaning for multiple clients and sites.
- Identified talented employees for training and career development activities.
- Delivered constructive feedback to improve cleaning staff performance.
- Specialised in office and retail cleaning services.
- Inspected cleaning quality to achieve pristine standards.
- Coordinated staff rotas to build hardworking teams, strategically delegating tasks to maximise efficiency.
- Trained staff to deliver high-quality cleaning services and boost customer satisfaction.
- Guided staff to handle chemical solutions in line with COSHH.
- Monitored weekly cleaning supply usage, promptly placing refill orders to minimise delays to services.
- Prepared properties prior to tenants moving in.
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
03.2008 - 01.2019
- Provided care for numerous children with educational health care plans in place.
- Received funding from NYCC to provide one-one care for children with autism.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals to access funding for SEN
- Prepared and provided nutritious meals and snacks complying with dietary requirements to facilitate optimum health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated mental, physical, social and educational development through strategically crafted activities such as arts and crafts and sensory play.
- Provided personal care assistance to children through tasks such as toilet training and hand washing , maintaining strict hygiene and safeguarding standards to mitigate health risks.
- Maintained clean, tidy areas within the home to mitigate potential health and safety risks to children in care.
- Supervised children during rest and relaxation periods to maintain safety and facilitate mental and physical development.
- Diligently supervised play activities designed to develop skills including numeracy and literacy, supporting learning development.
- Diligently supervised play activities designed to develop skills including personal and social and emotional, supporting learning development.
- Diligently supervised play activities designed to develop skills including IT and RE, supporting learning development.
- Cared for 9+ children per session, ensuring a safe, supportive learning and development environment supported by 3 childminders assistants
- Maintained strict compliance with PACEY and Ofsted standards through training. My setting was awarded a GOOD rating from ofsted.
- Built and maintained transparent relationships with parents and caregivers to collaboratively resolve behavioural issues and facilitate cohesive care.
- Consistently maintained safe and hazard-free environment for optimum child safety and security.
- Enforced rules and managed behaviour through appropriate discipline.
- Communicated with parents regularly, providing comforting updates on child's happiness, safety and wellbeing.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open, honest communication.
- Observed and supervised children's play activities with stringent care, eliminating accidents and risk.
- Cared for children and completed associated household tasks with professionalism and efficiency.
- Supervised children's homework assignments, assisting with difficult tasks to support educational goals.
- Maintained appropriate control of children through confident communication and positive encouragement.
- Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.
- Supervised numerous children of varying ages, consistently promoting safe, developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks, including reading, crafts, baking and games.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, ensuring first-class child safety, security and wellbeing.
- Collected children from school and extra-curricular activities at set times.
- Adapted to last-minute requests and changes from parents by maintaining flexible schedule.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care ,Learning and Development
City and Guilds
07.2009 - 01.2010
Skills
- Autism expertise
- Individual learning support
- Special education support
- Special educational needs communication
- Behaviour management strategies
Timeline
Cleaning Supervisor
Maid in North Yorkshire
09.2019 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care ,Learning and Development
City and Guilds
07.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Childminder
Self Employed
03.2008 - 01.2019
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