dawn hurst
SHEFFIELD,YORKSHIRE
Summary
Dedicated Foster Carer specialising in child advocacy and crisis intervention. Manages team collaboration and confidentiality to ensure safety and well-being of foster children. Coordinates family time, supports educational needs, and fosters positive sibling relationships. Committed to nurturing environments that respect cultural identities while advocating for children's rights.
Overview
41
41
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Carer
Five Rivers
SHEFFIELD, YORKSHIRE
03.2018 - Current
- Advocated for foster children's rights and best interests in review meetings and court hearings, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Developed individual education plans tailored to meet each child's unique needs.
- Effectively established children's needs to deliver optimal everyday care while separated from birth families.
- Maintained caring, supportive, positive environments to enhance child safety and comfort.
- Facilitated children in daily activities and personal care
- Coordinated family time to strengthen relationships between children and family members.
- Encouraged cultural and religious identity in foster children, promoting engagement in community events.
- Liaised with educational institutions to address and support foster children's special educational needs.
- Attended meetings to discuss Child in Care assessments, collaborating with team members.
- Collaborated with social care education on daily activities
- Collaborated with fostering agencies to ascertain specific needs of children and deliver effective care provisions.
- Attended regular training to develop and deliver optimal care, consistently meeting evolving child needs.
- Implemented strategies to promote positive sibling relationships among fostered brothers and sisters.
- Coordinated crisis intervention and emergency shelter services for clients.
- Created a family-like atmosphere, celebrating birthdays, holidays, and significant milestones to foster a sense of belonging.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information about foster children and their families.
- Daily supervision of three girls currently
Education
GCSEs - school
Carter Lodge school
Sheffield 07.1985 - Current
Skills
- Child advocacy
- Individual education plans
- Crisis intervention
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Confidentiality protocols
- Team collaboration
- Child development
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Foster Carer
Five Rivers
03.2018 - Current
GCSEs - school
Carter Lodge school
07.1985 - Current