clare nicholas-hunt

As a foster carer, I have provided a safe, stable and nurturing home for children and young people with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and complex needs. I have cared for both long-term and short-term placements, supporting children who have experienced trauma, neglect, abuse and other adverse childhood experiences. By developing positive, trusting relationships, I have helped children build confidence, improve their emotional wellbeing and develop resilience. I have worked collaboratively with social workers, schools, CAMHS, health professionals and birth families to achieve the best possible outcomes for each child. My role has included attending Looked After Child Reviews, PEP meetings, permanence meetings, EHCP meeting, as well as completing detailed reports, maintaining accurate records and contributing to care planning and risk assessments. I have consistently advocated for children’s education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection. Throughout my fostering career, I have also completed extensive mandatory training and ongoing professional development to ensure I continue to provide the highest standard of care.

• Provide person-centred care supporting an individual living with Multiple Sclerosis to maintain independence within their own home.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, household tasks and daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while promoting dignity, choice and independence.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure continuity of care.

• Supported young parents and expectant parents aged 18–25 to prepare for parenthood and independent living.
• Delivered practical and emotional support, promoting confidence, resilience and positive outcomes.
• Provided guidance on parenting skills, child development, budgeting, cooking, tenancy management and daily living skills.
• Supported residents experiencing trauma, domestic abuse, mental health difficulties, substance misuse and postnatal mental health challenges.
• Worked collaboratively with social workers, health visitors, midwives, mental health services and partner agencies.
• Attended Team Around the Family meetings, Core Group meetings and Strategy Meetings.
• Completed risk assessments, maintained accurate records and contributed to safeguarding plans.
• Built trusting relationships that empowered young parents to develop the confidence and skills required to provide safe, nurturing care for their children.

• Designed and sold kitchens, bathrooms and fitted furniture.
• Delivered excellent customer service and resolved customer enquiries.
• Produced quotations and managed orders from consultation through to completion.

• Managed administrative operations and supervised staff.
• Prepared schedules and ensured compliance with company procedures.
• Managed stock control, pricing, merchandising and data entry.
• Led the Home & Leisure department following the Morrison's acquisition.