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Janine Carter

Bierton Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Passionate Support Worker offering 12 years of support and intervention expertise. Offering comprehensive background in social services and Education, as well as strong interpersonal, organisational and computer skills.

Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources. Caring, skilled and passionate about positively impacting programmes and helping participants by providing expert support.

Familiar with policies and procedures and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalise assistance.

Well-organised and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Maintain efficient programme operations by applying strong document management and resource coordination skills to day-to-day needs. Conscientiously address any need and resolve concerns to promote efficiency and maximise service outreach.

Proven relationship-building and planning abilities. Compassionate, knowledgeable and motivated to positively impact programme operations and participant success with diligent support.

Well-trained in SEN and always seeking ways to enhance strategies and optimise assistance.

Highly organised and hardworking with strong attention to detail.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Hardworking and passionate jobseeker with strong organizational skills eager to develop a calm and enjoyable environment.

Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Support private families with the help and needs of their children.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Head of Year

The Cottesloe School
Wing , Bucks
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed behavioural issues resulting in an enhanced learning atmosphere.
  • Ensured student welfare with proactive and comprehensive care strategies.
  • Conducted regular home visits for maintaining strong rapport between families and the school.
  • Created a safe space for students allowing open discussions on mental health-related concerns which encouraged more acceptance among peers.
  • Liaised effectively between parents and teachers, improving transparency in communication about student's progress and behaviour at school.
  • Collaborated with external agencies for additional student support services when necessary.
  • Improved pastoral care by implementing a holistic approach to student support.
  • Worked closely with teaching staff, facilitating better understanding of individual student needs.
  • Responded promptly to instances of bullying or conflict amongst pupils, resulting in peaceful resolution.
  • Provided emotional and academic support to students for better performance in their studies.
  • Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
  • Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
  • Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
  • Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
  • Supported teaching staff to enhance lesson delivery.
  • Utilised conflict resolution tactics for peaceful classroom settings.
  • Nurtured a positive relationship with each student, encouraged open communication about their concerns.
  • Reduced instances of disruptive behaviour with proactive interventions.
  • Helped pupils develop self-regulatory behaviours, led to decreased classroom disruptions.
  • Liaised with parents regularly to discuss pupil progress updates.
  • Managed behaviour issues by implementing effective support strategies.
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
  • Adhered to safeguarding principles to protect service users from risk.

Raising Achievement Officer

Princes Risborough School
Princes Risborough , Bucks
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Mitigated learning challenges through implementation of tailored intervention strategies.
  • Supported teachers in managing classroom dynamics to facilitate optimal learning conditions.
  • Advocated for vulnerable children within the school setting, ensuring their needs were met.
  • Enhanced student wellbeing by offering empathetic and effective pastoral support.
  • Collaborated with external agencies for comprehensive student support services.
  • Championed anti-bullying initiatives within the school community, promoting mutual respect amongst pupils.
  • Cooperated actively in team meetings contributing constructive ideas focused on improving pastoral services.
  • Fostered open communication channels between students, parents, and staff.
  • Contributed substantially to safeguarding procedures, guaranteeing child welfare at all times.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information whilst adhering strictly to GDPR standards.
  • Liaised effectively with educational psychologists when required for additional pupil assistance.
  • Managed behavioural issues effectively, fostering a positive school culture.
  • Offered consistent emotional support to pupils facing personal difficulties.
  • Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
  • Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
  • Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.

Front of House Team Member

ATG Waterside Theatre
Aylesbury, Bucks
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Enhanced guest experience with a friendly and helpful attitude.
  • Assisted guests with queries or requests for optimal guest experience.
  • Checked guest satisfaction regularly, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Handled complaints effectively, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to team success by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in work areas.
  • Cooperated closely with other team members to meet and exceed guests' expectations.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during peak times.
  • Delivered consistent professional service whilst handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Turnfurlong Infant School
Aylesbury, Bucks
10.2017 - 07.2022
  • Closely observed pupils in classroom environments, ensuring engagement with and understanding of presented information.
  • Supported the successful inclusion of special education students in all aspects of academic and social development.
  • Planned and arranged classrooms effectively, consistently promoting the inclusion of equal access to learning and development opportunities.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and effective communication abilities.
  • Assisted students with a range of learning differences, including ADD, ADHD, Deaf and Medical needs to achieve their full potential for independence.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Ensured lesson plans were inclusive of students' special needs, adjusting plans in collaboration with their EHCP to accommodate various learning abilities.
  • Assisted students on school trips and extra-curricular activity programmes, ensuring safe care and support at all times.
  • Assessed special needs students within learning environments to determine and produce appropriate learning action plans for optimised results.
  • Held small intervention sessions with small groups of children , improving social and emotional interaction.
  • Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Prepared additional learning resources and aids such as Cochlear Implant Radio Aid] and strategies to promote inclusivity in learning.
  • Utilised expertise in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to carefully and effectively manage challenging scenarios.
  • Created a friendly, positive and inspiring learning environment, employing openness and calm environment to facilitate interactions amongst students.
  • Used curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Provided teachers, parents and caregivers .
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to weekly progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Improved emotional and educational development through support for positive student outcomes.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues through listening and pro active approach.
  • Liaised with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with speech and language activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to development hearing and independent skills

SEN Teaching Assistant

Quainton Cof E Combined School
Aylesbury, Bucks
01.2016 - 10.2017

1:1 Support with children with EHCP.

Follow the policies, procedures and safe guarding.

  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and effective communication abilities.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Held small intervention sessions with groups of children, improving social and emotional interaction.
  • Developed engaging, effective learning material, increasing classroom engagement by 80%.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to daily progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
  • Identified signs of distress in students, resolving behavioural and emotional issues through.
  • Liaised with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.

Senior Support Worker

Buckinghamshire County Council
Aylesbury, Bucks
01.2009 - 02.2015
  • Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
  • Supported service users in day-to-day routines and activities, encouraging self care and development towards rehabilitation.
  • Maintained a safe, secure environment for service users, continually protecting them from possible harm or risk.
  • Regularly evaluated company care standards and service provisions, implementing necessary changes for continued best practices.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary health teams to maximise opportunities for therapeutic care.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation.
  • Collaborated with internal and external providers to obtain patient medications.
  • Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
  • Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Communicated with public social and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.
  • Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services, and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.

Bank Officer

HSBC UK
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Improved long-term prospecting, strategy development and customer engagement.
  • Acquired new customers through improved conversion techniques such as email follow-up messages.
  • Oversaw all business transactions, including sending money abroad and large transactions, verifying constant compliance with bank policies, procedures, and internal audit requirements.
  • Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Educated customers on best practices to achieve and maintain financial wellness through emerging bank technology, such as online and ATM offerings, bank machines and fraud protection.
  • Increased mortgage loans through effective product promotion.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Autsim

intraining
01.2015

Advanced level apprenticeship in Social Care and the care of children and young people

Intraining
01.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma Health & Social Care

Intraining
01.2014

GCSE -

John Colet School
Aylesbury
06.1996

Skills

  • Special education policy knowledge
  • Lesson planning
  • Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
  • Behaviour management
  • Social activity programs
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Compassionate communicator
  • Individual learning support
  • Educational support
  • Special education support
  • Emotional support
  • Classroom management support
  • Student engagement techniques
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Autism expertise
  • Inclusive learning practices
  • Direct patient care
  • Holistic care
  • Epilepsy training
  • Deaf awareness training
  • Speech & Language
  • Physiotherapy training
  • Holistic care

Timeline

Assistant Head of Year

The Cottesloe School
09.2023 - Current

Raising Achievement Officer

Princes Risborough School
08.2021 - 08.2023

Front of House Team Member

ATG Waterside Theatre
08.2019 - 08.2023

SEN Teaching Assistant

Turnfurlong Infant School
10.2017 - 07.2022

SEN Teaching Assistant

Quainton Cof E Combined School
01.2016 - 10.2017

Senior Support Worker

Buckinghamshire County Council
01.2009 - 02.2015

Bank Officer

HSBC UK
01.1999 - 01.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Autsim

intraining

Advanced level apprenticeship in Social Care and the care of children and young people

Intraining

NVQ Level 3 - Diploma Health & Social Care

Intraining

GCSE -

John Colet School
Janine Carter