- I am very much interested in football especially Aston Villa
- 60s music such as Northern Soul, Mowtown, Rythum and Blues , 60s pop
Dawn Paine
Croydon,Surrey
Summary
My name is Dawn and, I am a hard working individual and not afraid of hard/demanding work and taking on new challenges. I am a self motivated individual and a supportive team player. I am willing to learn and undertake any tasks given or asked of me. I have a full driving licence and a relatively recent advanced DBS.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Educator (Residential)
Linden Bridge School
Worcester Park, Kingston Upon Thames
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Drafted and planned risk assessments, care plans, and behaviour support strategies, ensuring safety and well-being of pupils.
- Monitor and document pupils' progress.
- Motivated pupils to fulfil daily responsibilities, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Planning and overseeing activities for pupils which may involve going off site assisted by a support educator.
- Coordinated specialist support and resources for broader activities, enhancing engagement and participation.
- Responding to pupils pre agreed routine caring tasks (including routine medical needs)
Contract Supervisor
Chequers Contract Services
Croydon, Surrey
04.2012 - 11.2023
- Supported 6 cleaning teams of 2, ensuring availability of equipment and materials for task completion.
- Conducted regular quality control audits across all sites, reporting concerns to maintain high standards.
- Investigated complaints, rectifying issues and reporting findings to enhance service quality.
- Covered shifts during staff sickness and holiday absences to maintain operational efficiency.
- Attended site visits with housing officers and residents.
- Had regular meetings with clients, account managers and operational managers.
- Completed regular skill gate online courses relevant to my job role.
Education
City and Guilds - Clerical reception
Sutton Coldfiled College of Further Education
Birmingham01-1983
Skills
- Safeguarding procedures
- Activity planning
- Student monitoring
- Behaviour management
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability in roles
- Continuous learning
- Team player
- Patience and empathy
Interests
Military Service
- Up untill June 2020, I was a member of the Army Reserves and had been since 1992. I started off as Military Transport working on and driving military vehicles including HGV. Later in my career, I became an instructor andf my duties were to familiarise drivers on military vehicles such as land rovers and mann trucks. I was also a chef which saw me in active service in Iraq. April 2004 - October 2004 on Op-telic 4.
Timeline
Life Skills Educator (Residential)
Linden Bridge School
01.2024 - 04.2025
Contract Supervisor
Chequers Contract Services
04.2012 - 11.2023
City and Guilds - Clerical reception
Sutton Coldfiled College of Further Education