Jemma Clarke

Family time supervisor- This involved supervising looked after children's contact with their birth families.

Skills I have learnt from this:

• Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
• Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
• Developed positive relationships with vulnerable children and families and adapted my approach to meet individual needs.

I worked as a key worker in a pre school setting, where I focused on my own group of key children.

During this time I:

• Encouraged independence amongst the children by guiding them towards self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or tidying up toys after playtime.
• Participated in training courses to enhance knowledge of child development and safeguarding practices.
• Implemented daily routines for children, providing structure and consistency in their day.
• Worked closely with colleagues to ensure smooth running of childcare setting, demonstrating teamwork skills.
• Observed individual progress of each child under my care; shared observations during meetings with parents.
• Provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
• Formed positive relationships with families and worked as a team to nurture children's development and support their wellbeing.