Martha Hallmark
Birmingham ,West Midlands
Summary
Compassionate support professional skilled in caring for children and young people with disabilities. Experienced in leading 2:1 support ratios and trained in break-away techniques, physical interventions, PEG feeding, and first aid. Proficient in addressing complex behaviours associated with GDD, LD, autism, and other conditions while ensuring dignity in personal care for individuals aged 5 to 25.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Enabler
Community Equality Disability Action
Exeter, Devon
02.2025 - Current
- Handled all safeguarding concerns appropriately and with consideration.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety and uphold dignity of supported people.
- Developed strategies to effectively neutralise incidents in a timely manner.
- Managed parent complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Practised effective total communication approaches.
- Volunteered for additional tasks, supporting team collaboration and improving overall service delivery.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising hygiene risks in personal care facilities.
Bar Staff
Otter Brewery
Exeter, Devon
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted customers efficiently during peak hours by managing orders and addressing inquiries.
- Applied mathematical skills to accurately process customer transactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline task management during busy shifts.
- Communicated effectively with managers to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained food and drink hygiene.
Administrative Assistant (work experience)
Budeligh Salterton Medical Centre
Budleigh , Devon
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals and administrative assistants.
- Ensured protection of sensitive information by adhering to established policies.
- Facilitated safe mobility for elderly individuals within facilities.
- Upheld cleanliness standards in assigned areas to support health and safety.
Education
A-Levels - English Literature
Richard Huish College
Taunton, SOM01-2026
A-Levels - French
Richard Huish College
Taunton, SOM01-2026
A-Levels - Performing Arts
Richard Huish College
Taunton, SOM01-2026
NVQ Level 3 - Paediatric First Aid
Community Equality Disability Action
Exeter01-2025
GCSEs - English Literature
Uffculme School
Exeter01-2024
A-Levels - Maths
Uffculme School
Exeter 01-2024
GCSEs - English Language
Uffculme School
Exeter 01-2024
GCSEs - French
Uffculme School
Exeter, DEV01-2024
Skills
- Safeguarding procedures
- Paediatric first aid
- Data protection
- Confidentiality handling
- Conflict resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Bar Staff
Otter Brewery
08.2026 - 08.2026
Youth Enabler
Community Equality Disability Action
02.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant (work experience)
Budeligh Salterton Medical Centre
11.2024 - 11.2024
A-Levels - English Literature
Richard Huish College
A-Levels - French
Richard Huish College
A-Levels - Performing Arts
Richard Huish College
NVQ Level 3 - Paediatric First Aid
Community Equality Disability Action
GCSEs - English Literature
Uffculme School
A-Levels - Maths
Uffculme School
GCSEs - English Language
Uffculme School
GCSEs - French
Uffculme School