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Julie Bell

Doncaster,South Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in behaviour observation and child advocacy, complemented by a strong understanding of developmental psychology and attachment disorders. Demonstrates a non-judgemental attitude and sensitivity to privacy, ensuring effective parent-child relationship building and therapeutic parenting techniques. Skilled in managing family dynamics with cultural awareness, resilience in stressful situations, and effective boundary setting. Committed to continued professional development and maintaining high standards of safeguarding procedures. Possesses excellent communication skills, customer service experience, and a clean driving licence, aiming to leverage these competencies towards enhancing child welfare initiatives.

Highly motivated individual with desire to help children in need and committed to working with children from diverse backgrounds. Quick learner, adept at adjusting to new situations and working well under pressure.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Foster carer

Parallel Parents
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
07.2015 - Current
  • Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to children in foster care, resulting in improved mental well-being.
  • Promoted a positive image of fostering within the community; raising awareness about the importance of foster caring.
  • Attended training courses on child psychology to better understand and address unique needs of foster children.
  • Built strong relationships with birth families where appropriate, strengthening family ties.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication with social workers, leading to more effective care plans.
  • Encouraged positive behaviours through structured routine and clear boundaries, fostering personal growth.
  • Provided around-the-clock support during emergencies or crises; offering immediate help when needed.
  • Managed medical appointments and health needs of children, ensuring proper physical health.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments; supporting their academic endeavours.
  • Coordinated with school staff regarding child's progress, enhancing academic performance.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing living environment, promoting a sense of security.
  • Supported the transition of children into new homes, easing their adaptation process.
  • Delivered consistent care whilst managing challenging behaviour to ensure stability within the household.
  • Navigated complex emotional situations with empathy and patience, aiding in conflict resolution.
  • Comforted children during times of crisis to provide security and safety measures.
  • Advocated for social, emotional and educational stability of children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
  • Established close relationships with community resources, teachers and health professionals to meet children's development needs.
  • Set fair boundaries with appropriate levels and methods of discipline.
  • Provided 24-hour day to day care of infants to adolescents to manage daily needs.

Publican Manager

The Commercial Inn
Lancashire, Manchester
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • Dealt with customer queries, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.
  • Implemented effective shift schedules to maintain continuous pub operations without any downtime.
  • Kept staff motivated to provide excellent service during busy periods.
  • Ensured a pleasant atmosphere by arranging live music events on the weekends.
  • Trained new staff members in bar duties, enhancing their skills and performance.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards with regular cleaning and sanitisation.
  • Organised special theme nights for an engaging customer experience.
  • Managed beverage stocks for smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Adhered strictly to licensing laws, contributing to the safe operation of the pub business.
  • Handled cash transactions quickly, ensuring accuracy at all times.
  • Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
  • Maintained outstanding hygiene levels for optimised customer safety and continued regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
  • Prepared rotas to achieve stable coverage while minimising payroll costs.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.

Publican Manager

The Kings Arms
Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes
10.2012 - 10.2013
  • Managed beverage stocks for smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Ensured a pleasant atmosphere by arranging live music events on the weekends.
  • Implemented effective shift schedules to maintain continuous pub operations without any downtime.
  • Dealt with customer queries, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.
  • Adhered strictly to licensing laws, contributing to the safe operation of the pub business.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards with regular cleaning and sanitisation.
  • Coordinated effectively with kitchen staff for timely food orders and deliveries.
  • Handled challenging situations calmly, ensuring customers left satisfied even under difficult circumstances.
  • Trained new staff members in bar duties, enhancing their skills and performance.
  • Kept staff motivated to provide excellent service during busy periods.
  • Built a diverse food menu to cater to wide-ranging tastes and dietary needs.
  • Handled cash transactions quickly, ensuring accuracy at all times.
  • Organised special theme nights for an engaging customer experience.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and welcoming pub environment.
  • Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
  • Maintained outstanding hygiene levels for optimised customer safety and continued regulatory compliance.
  • Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
  • Prepared rotas to achieve stable coverage while minimising payroll costs.
  • Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.

Publican Manager

Samual Smiths Breweries
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2009 - 10.2012
  • Implemented effective shift schedules to maintain continuous pub operations without any downtime.
  • Built a diverse food menu to cater to wide-ranging tastes and dietary needs.
  • Promoted local brews to boost sales and support local businesses.
  • Adhered strictly to licensing laws, contributing to the safe operation of the pub business.
  • Kept staff motivated to provide excellent service during busy periods.
  • Managed beverage stocks for smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff members in bar duties, enhancing their skills and performance.
  • Maintained high hygiene standards with regular cleaning and sanitisation.
  • Handled cash transactions quickly, ensuring accuracy at all times.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and welcoming pub environment.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on pub facilities for uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.
  • Monitored and maintained stock levels for maximised efficiency and minimised waste.
  • Prepared rotas to achieve stable coverage while minimising payroll costs.
  • Completed accurate end-of-day financial routines for cash and card transactions.
  • Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to achieve positive customer outcomes.

Accounts Assistant

1st Locate
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2007 - 09.2009
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for improved decision making.
  • Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Improved accuracy of financial data by conducting thorough checks and balances.
  • Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
  • Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards through diligent record keeping.
  • Entered financial information into corporate database for easy access and retrieval.
  • Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
  • Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
  • Met deadlines by managing workload independently.

Operating Theatre Health Care assistant

Bupa Hospital
Leeds, West Yorkshire
06.2004 - 01.2007
  • Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection.
  • Assisting in operating theatre to make sure cleanliness is unto hygiene standards.
  • Organising theatres ready for proposed surgeries
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.

Sterile Services Technition

Bupa Hospital
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2001 - 06.2004
  • Kept abreast of latest industry advances through continuous professional development.
  • Liaised regularly with suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply of sterilisation materials.
  • Assisted with training new staff members to improve overall team efficiency.
  • Provided technical support to theatre teams for smooth surgical operations.
  • Achieved high cleanliness standards with thorough decontamination processes.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste and cutting costs effectively.
  • Improved department efficiency through meticulous equipment maintenance.
  • Coordinated effectively with healthcare providers, streamlining communication channels.
  • Executed daily cleaning tasks, maintaining a pristine work environment.
  • Adhered to health and safety guidelines, minimising risk of contamination and infection spread.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict sterilisation protocols.
  • Utilised advanced sterilisation machinery proficiently, enhancing workflow speed significantly.
  • Maintained comprehensive records, facilitating seamless tracking of sterilised equipment.
  • Disinfected and sterilised reusable medical equipment to eliminate contamination issues.
  • Inspected instruments after cleaning to verify conformance with decontamination standards.
  • Quality-checked sterilised tools to confirm items were clean, safe and fit for purpose.
  • Reprocessed and repackaged equipment to meet decontamination requirements.
  • Distributed medical devices to relevant departments according to order details.
  • Handled and disposed of chemicals safely according to COSHH standards.
  • Worked flexibly to meet round-the-clock service needs of busy hospital departments.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reordered low-stock items to meet operational demand.

Deli Assistant

Mozarella,s
Leeds, West Yorkshire
12.1998 - 05.2001
  • Monitored freshness of products daily, minimising wastage.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
  • Worked well under pressure during busy periods without compromising quality of service.
  • Resolved customer queries or complaints in a professional manner, maintaining positive relationships.
  • Used kitchen equipment safely according to established protocols.
  • Managed sandwich station, creating personalised sandwiches per customer preferences.
  • Assisted in stock control for better inventory management.
  • Prepared food items to meet customer orders promptly.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations whilst handling food items.
  • Participated in regular stock checks to ensure availability of popular items.
  • Collaborated with store manager on promotional initiatives, increasing deli sales.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness within deli area, promoting a healthy environment.
  • Took part in staff training sessions for continual learning and skill development.
  • Handled cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Served customers with a friendly attitude to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Helped to open and close deli counter in line with store policies.
  • Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
  • Quality checked products to safeguard customer health and safety.
  • Adhered to food handling and sanitation procedures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by wearing PPE and thoroughly washing hands, equipment and surfaces.
  • Presented deli stock creatively in display units and on counters.
  • Totalled bills and accepted cash, and card payments.

Education

GCSEs - English

Doncaster College
Doncaster
09.2023 - 06.2024

Some College (No Degree) - NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds
Doncaster
08.2017 - 04.2018

Skills

  • Expertise in behaviour observation
  • Continued professional development
  • Non-Judgemental attitude
  • Resilience in stressful situations
  • Effective boundaries setting
  • Patience under pressure
  • Behavioural Management
  • Communication skills

Timeline

GCSEs - English

Doncaster College
09.2023 - 06.2024

Some College (No Degree) - NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds
08.2017 - 04.2018

Foster carer

Parallel Parents
07.2015 - Current

Publican Manager

The Commercial Inn
10.2013 - 07.2015

Publican Manager

The Kings Arms
10.2012 - 10.2013

Publican Manager

Samual Smiths Breweries
09.2009 - 10.2012

Accounts Assistant

1st Locate
01.2007 - 09.2009

Operating Theatre Health Care assistant

Bupa Hospital
06.2004 - 01.2007

Sterile Services Technition

Bupa Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2004

Deli Assistant

Mozarella,s
12.1998 - 05.2001
Julie Bell