Joanne Davidson
Bradford,West Berkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in SEN knowledge, dementia care, and autism spectrum disorder support. Demonstrates strong capabilities in client assessment, safeguarding protocols, and mental health support. Proven track record in managing support groups and planning activities while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and cultural awareness, fostering a client-centred approach to care. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable clients through empathy and resilience under pressure.
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 30 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Compassionate Support Worker with knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere.
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Seasoned professional in healthcare industry with focus on providing compassionate and comprehensive support to individuals requiring care. Capable of delivering high quality personal and medical assistance, utilising in-depth knowledge of health and safety protocols. Emphasise on building strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering environment of empathy and respect.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant
Engage Education
Leeds and Bradford, West Yorkshire
2026.01 - Current
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Facilitated active learning environments with engaging teaching aids and resources.
- Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips providing safe, supportive environment.
- Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
- Liaised between teachers and parents, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
Support worker
Premium Care Solutions
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2025.09 - 2025.10
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Planned, prepared and served meals for [Number] clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
Support worker
Compass Childrens Homes
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2025.03 - 2025.09
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Ensured child safety with vigilant supervision during playtime and outings.
- Managed behavioural issues, resulting in improved conduct over time.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, prioritising child safety above all else.
- Supported school-aged children in academic and extracurricular activities.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
Support Worker
Mencap
Batley, Kirklees
2022.03 - 2025.03
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Navigated different routes efficiently to reach destinations on time.
- Kept accurate logs of trips, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reported any mechanical problems promptly for early resolution.
- Maintained punctuality for smooth running of timetable schedules.
- Promoted good behaviour amongst passengers with clear communication of rules.
- Managed difficult situations calmly, creating a peaceful environment onboard.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
Nursery Cook
Kaleidoscope Nurseries
Gildersome, Leeds
2013.02 - 2022.11
- Ensured safe food handling procedures by strictly following hygiene and cleanliness guidelines.
- Developed creative menu options for fussy eaters, enhancing their interest in food.
- Catered for special events at the nursery such as birthdays or cultural festivals, creating memorable experiences for the children.
- Implemented new recipes into weekly menus, keeping meal times exciting for the children.
- Coordinated with nursery staff to cater to individual dietary needs of the children.
- Involved children in baking activities to promote understanding of nutrition and food preparation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary cooking area, meeting health department standards consistently.
- Managed stock inventory, resulting in reduced wastage.
- Adapted menus according to seasonal produce availability, ensuring freshness of meals served.
- Packed lunches for school trips according to each child's dietary needs.
- Contributed to a friendly mealtime atmosphere with warm and cheerful service.
- Prepared nutritious meals for children, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
- Prepared fresh, enjoyable breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and dinners for diners.
- Stored ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients using professional kitchen scales with precision to minimise wastage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
Kitchen Assistant
HSL
Batley, Kirklees
2021.11 - 2022.03
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Activities coordinator
Ashcroft Nursing Home
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
2011.02 - 2013.02
- Coordinated outdoor excursions, enhancing residents' physical health and wellbeing.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all participants' progress and responses to different activities.
- Ensured safety during activities with diligent supervision and risk assessment.
- Delivered personalised care by addressing individual interests in activity planning.
- Established strong rapport with participants, boosting their enthusiasm towards organised events.
- Engaged regularly with family members for feedback on activity schedules and preferences.
- Improved community integration by organising local outings for residents.
- Boosted participation rates by creating inclusive, engaging activities suited to all abilities.
- Assisted residents with dementia to participate in activity sessions, reminiscence support and general support.
- Kept all activities documented to inform future planning.
- Kept written records of resident participation and regularly reviewed individual needs.
Healthy Cooking Tutor
Action for children
Kirklees, West Yorkshire
2010.03 - 2011.03
- Coordinated community resources for comprehensive family support.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Devised creative ways to use seasonal produce in daily menus.
- Trained junior cooks on various cooking techniques, enhancing their skill sets.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Mentored staff in food preparation and storage best practices.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in care
Highfield Qualifications
Batley, Kirklees 2023.03 -
Minibus Driving Assessment - Driving
Kirklees Council
Batley, Kirklees 2022.07 - 2022.07
Skills
- SEN knowledge
- GCSE subject knowledge
- Child protection awareness
- Physical restraint training
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Client assessment capabilities
- Dementia care knowledge
- Empathy for clients
- Personal care
- Medication Administration
- Meal preparation
- Care planning
- Support group management
- Mental health support
- Clean driving record
- Activities planning
- Health and Safety regulations
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Disability awareness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Client-Centred approach
- Safeguarding protocols
- Elderly care knowledge
- Resilience under pressure
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- cinema , comic cons, baking ,making crafts, walking
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Engage Education
2026.01 - Current
Support worker
Premium Care Solutions
2025.09 - 2025.10
Support worker
Compass Childrens Homes
2025.03 - 2025.09
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in care
Highfield Qualifications
2023.03 -
Minibus Driving Assessment - Driving
Kirklees Council
2022.07 - 2022.07
Support Worker
Mencap
2022.03 - 2025.03
Kitchen Assistant
HSL
2021.11 - 2022.03
Nursery Cook
Kaleidoscope Nurseries
2013.02 - 2022.11
Activities coordinator
Ashcroft Nursing Home
2011.02 - 2013.02
Healthy Cooking Tutor
Action for children
2010.03 - 2011.03