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Jodie Cartwright

Nuneaton

Summary

Accomplished Family Support Worker with a proven track record from Futures Trust, adapt in crisis intervention and behavioral support. Excelling in enhancing family stability and children's well-being through innovative programmes .

Skilled in multicultural sensitivity and client advocacy, fostering significant improvements in community resource accessibility. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention ,Domestic violence and parent-child conflict resolution . Excellent team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Support Worker

Futures Trust
09.2016 - Current
  • Support with parenting skills by providing parenting guidance and support, either on a
    one-to-one basis or via parent workshops.
  • Develop home/school links to encourage good communication between the school and
    families.
  • Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care.
  • Early help Lead in School -carrying out assessments,facilitating regular meeting with other professions and members of the family , ensuring Targets set are met .
  • Schools Mental Health lead - Referring families for additional support VIA RISE collaborating with Mental health Schools team practitioners .
  • Enhance family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Support families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of holistic care for families in need.
  • Plan and Implement evidence-based Support to children, Bereavement, Mental Health , Emotional health .
  • Report child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Empower and support parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques.
  • Organise workshops and training sessions for parents, enhancing their parenting skills and knowledge of child development.
  • Provide ongoing guidance to at-risk children helping them develop essential life skills and coping strategies.
  • Promote healthy communication within families by mediating conflicts and facilitating open discussions.
  • Monitor progress of families under my supervision, adjusting interventions as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Carrying visits in home environments to help families develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills. Sign post to additional support services .
  • Support families to help improve children''s school attendance rates by collaborating directly with parent's children and educators .Supporting to overcome any obstacles .
  • Develop and implement programs to support children's mental health and well-being. Collaborating with Mental Health support Practitioners To ensure best outcomes for the children and families .
  • Facilitate family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members. Signposting and /Or Sourcing family mediation if required .
  • Assist families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
  • Work with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.

Family Hun Worker

Warwickshire County Council
07.2012 - 08.2016
  • Promoting and facilitating access to the children’s centre programme, engaging parents and their children with appropriate activities to meet
    their needs, particularly those identified as in need of additional support.
  • Running Stay and play sessions ,family support play schemes during the holidays, Planning organising and
    evaluating of learning activities.
  • Supporting Baby Clinics, training workshops and any other early intervention service
    held at the Centre.
  • Facilitating Parent workshops , Healthy eating , behavior support and Parenting programs .
  • Performing general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Establishing strong working relationships with families through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
  • Mentor new hires, providing comprehensive training .
  • Record keeping , Collecting ,arranging and inputing information into database system.
  • Create and manage sessions, Day trips timelines and budgets.

Early Childhood Educator

Acornwood Day Nursery
07.2001 - 08.2012
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitize toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Communicate with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observing children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance..
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and behaviour management techniques.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.

Teaching Assistant

Warwickshire County Council
09.1998 - 12.2000
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Childhood And Education

Nuneaton And Hinckley College
Nuneaton, United Kingdom

Level 3 Diploma - Children , Families And Education Workforce

Nuneaton And Hinckley College
Nuneaton, United Kingdom

Course - Mental Health First

CACHE
2024

Course - Designated Safe Guarding Lead

Warwickshire County Council
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
2024

Course - First Aid

St John’s Ambulance
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
2023

Course - Reducing Parental Conflict

Warwickshire County Council
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
2023

Skills

  • Behavioral support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-awareness
  • Child abuse and neglect dynamics
  • Community Resources
  • Role Modeling
  • Client Advocacy
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Coaching
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Incident Management
  • Family Dynamics
  • Case Management
  • Public Health
  • Parenting skills
  • Training classes
  • Assessments
  • Service planning
  • Community Referrals
  • Individual and family counseling
  • File Management
  • Family services
  • Client documentation

Timeline

Family Support Worker

Futures Trust
09.2016 - Current

Family Hun Worker

Warwickshire County Council
07.2012 - 08.2016

Early Childhood Educator

Acornwood Day Nursery
07.2001 - 08.2012

Teaching Assistant

Warwickshire County Council
09.1998 - 12.2000

NVQ Level 2 - Childhood And Education

Nuneaton And Hinckley College

Level 3 Diploma - Children , Families And Education Workforce

Nuneaton And Hinckley College

Course - Mental Health First

CACHE

Course - Designated Safe Guarding Lead

Warwickshire County Council

Course - First Aid

St John’s Ambulance

Course - Reducing Parental Conflict

Warwickshire County Council

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