JOANNE JONES

• Adhered to safeguarding policies, ensuring health and safety standards for children and staff.
• Ensured children's safety and security during all activities within the nursery.
• Assisted staff in addressing emotional, educational, and physical needs of each child, ensuring compliance with nursery policies and procedures.
• Supervised children during meal times, preparing food and encouraging proper table manners.

• Built positive professional relationships with families to facilitate behavioural change and improve parenting skills.
• Supported families facing emotional and practical difficulties, enhancing their connection with social services.
• Provided information and assistance to help families access relevant community resources and services.
• Maintained safeguarding principles and upheld relevant policies and legislation in line with the Children Act (1989, 2004).
• Reported concerns regarding family situations to the Line Manager promptly.

Work directly with families to select products that fit preferences and dietary needs. Includes grocery shopping to help the family make more informed choices.

Assisted families in understanding healthy lifestyle choices for children under 5 to promote healthier habits and combat childhood obesity.

Conducted research on nutritional components of food groups to educate families on healthier dietary options.

Maintained accurate records of family contacts, tracking individual plans and outcomes to ensure effective support.

• Empowered individuals by engaging them in essential life skills such as shopping, budgeting, and cooking to promote independence.
• Advocated for young adults to ensure access to relevant services while liaising with professionals in housing, medical care, legal system, employment, and educational training.
• Supported young adults in transitioning from care system to independent living by advising on maintaining cleanliness and creating a safe home environment.

Conduct individual family assessments to identify family needs and difficulties to determine intervention.

• Create, review and monitor care plans to ensure determined outcomes achieved..
• Cae managed children protection , children in need and children looked after in a locality team.
• Engage in complex court work giving evidence in Court
• Maintain professional relationship working relationship with clients and bring value to the team.
• Supervised student social workers during practical placements to enhance their learning experience.

• Provided social work services to support student well-being and academic success.
• Conducted case work for students, assessing their needs and connection to social services.
• Collaborated with teaching staff and professionals to enhance student support initiatives.
• Compiled and maintained accurate reports and data for effective case management.
• Maintained safeguarding principles in all aspects of work