Emily Jordan
Dereham,Norfolk
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in record-keeping, first aid certification, and child protection knowledge. Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and compassionate caregiving. Proficient in computer skills, aiming to leverage these competencies to enhance the well-being and safety of children in a nurturing environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Family Support Worker
Early Childhood and Family Service
01.2021 - Current
- Mentored parents in managing challenging behaviours, resulting in positive behavioural changes.
- Assessed needs of families for better service provision.
- Delivered training workshops to parents, increasing understanding of child development stages.
- Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
- Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
- Established trust with clients, improving communication and support engagement.
- Developed personalised care plans with client input.
- Conducted home visits, ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Dealt with crisis situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
Nursery Room Practitioner
Orchard Nursery – Ketteringham
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Supporting children to reach their developmental milestones
- Tracked children's development to identify progress and support needs
- Supported children's physical, emotional, and intellectual needs in nursery environment
- Ensuring children's welfare and safety both in and out of nursery
- Working with parent's to help them support their children's learning in the home
- Contributed to the planning of the week's events.
- My current responsibilities include;
Community Outreach worker
Watton Children's Centre
05.2012 - 03.2018
- I managed various responsibilities in this role, including;
- Planning, evaluating and leading groups to support children's development and showing parent's how to replicate these in the home
- Coordinated Bookstart programmes, enhancing access to early literacy resources through library partnerships
- Supervised creches for children of different age groups, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.
- Organising staff including volunteers within creche and other groups
- Supported families in home with healthy eating, play activities, and strategies to encourage speech and strengthen parent-child attachment
- Monitored children's safety in the home and centre and documented concerns
- Ensured comprehensive documentation of all interactions and observations
- Supported parents in maintaining their wellbeing
- Engaged with parents to address concerns about their children, providing tailored support and guidance
Nursery Nurse
Norwich Road Nursery – Attleborough
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Outlined key responsibilities within the role.
- Collaborated with room supervisor to ensure smooth functioning.
- Provided attentive care to children in a nurturing environment.
- Maintained accurate and current records of children's progress.
- Encouraging children's development through carefully planned activities linked to the EYFS
- Provided tailored support to children with physical and learning difficulties to enhance their engagement.
- Facilitated language learning for children with English as a second language.
Waitress/ Bar Maid/ Kitchen worker/ Cleaner and Housekeeper
Willow House Hotel
03.2007 - 08.2008
Cleaner
Hill House Hotel
10.2006 - 03.2007
Waitress
The Crown hotel
09.2006 - 10.2006
Holiday worker
Westend Kindergarten
06.2004 - 09.2006
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People's Workforce
JHP Training
11.2010 - 05.2012
Certificate - Child Care and Education
College of West Anglia
09.2004 - 06.2006
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Autism
NCFE
03.2016 -
Certified Infant Massage Instructor - undefined
IAIM
11.2016 - 07.2015
Skills
- Record-keeping
- First Aid certification
- Child protection knowledge
- Child development knowledge
- Compassionate caregiving
- Good computer knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Crossroads in Dereham, Volunteer, Dereham, While at college, I enjoyed volunteering at Crossroads in Dereham with their Young Carers group twice a month for 10 months until it unfortunately closed.
Training
I have attended numerous training days including Domestic Abuse Champion training, First Aid, Solihull Foundation course, HENRY and Bookstart Corner training as well as others, a full list of these can be given on request.
Timeline
Family Support Worker
Early Childhood and Family Service
01.2021 - Current
Nursery Room Practitioner
Orchard Nursery – Ketteringham
03.2018 - 01.2021
Certified Infant Massage Instructor - undefined
IAIM
11.2016 - 07.2015
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Autism
NCFE
03.2016 -
Community Outreach worker
Watton Children's Centre
05.2012 - 03.2018
Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People's Workforce
JHP Training
11.2010 - 05.2012
Nursery Nurse
Norwich Road Nursery – Attleborough
09.2008 - 05.2012
Waitress/ Bar Maid/ Kitchen worker/ Cleaner and Housekeeper
Willow House Hotel
03.2007 - 08.2008
Cleaner
Hill House Hotel
10.2006 - 03.2007
Waitress
The Crown hotel
09.2006 - 10.2006
Certificate - Child Care and Education
College of West Anglia
09.2004 - 06.2006
Holiday worker
Westend Kindergarten
06.2004 - 09.2006