Kay Duffy
Emsworth,Hampshire
Summary
Approachable professional with strong communication skills, adept at building trusting relationships with diverse families. Experienced in facilitating sensitive discussions and ensuring families receive necessary support from various services. Skilled in creating welcoming environments for group sessions and providing relevant information. Proven ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain organized records while collaborating with team members to enhance service delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Health Development Worker
Barnardos
Fareham, Hampshire
2017.04 - Current
- Delivery of workshops on child development topics to local families.
- Facilitates sessions in Early Years settings, focusing on oral health and wellbeing.
- Conducts wellbeing walks to promote post-partum exercise and strengthen community ties.
Intensive family support worker
Barnardos
Fareham, Hampshire
2016.06 - 2017.03
- Established trusting relationships with families to enhance engagement and participation.
- Assessed family needs and developed action plans to address specific challenges.
- Advocated for families in accessing community services and support networks.
Family Support Outreach Worker
Action For Children
Havant, Hampshire
2014.05 - 2016.06
- Provided one-to-one support for families within home environments.
- Facilitated groups and evidence-based parenting programmes to promote effective parenting strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and agencies to connect families with appropriate services.
- Attended child protection conferences to advocate for children's welfare.
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Haven Nursery School- Hampshire County Council
Gosport, Hampshire
2013.01 - 2014.04
Yellow Dot Town Nursery
Yellow Dot
Eastleigh, Hampshire
2012.03 - 2012.12
Play Development Officer
Pre-school Learning Alliance
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2009.09 - 2012.03
- Conducted one-to-one play sessions in home settings to enhance child development.
- Collaborated with parents and agencies to ensure comprehensive support.
- Signposted parents to relevant services for additional assistance.
- Supported family days at Kingston Prison to strengthen familial bonds.
Education
BA (Hons) Degree - Primary Education- Specialising in Early Years
University of Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire 2005.09 - 2009.07
Level 3 CACHE Diploma - Childcare and Education
Itchen College
Southampton 2003.09 - 2005.07
GCSEs -
Swanmore College of Technology
Swanmore, HampshireSkills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Community outreach
- Workshop facilitation
- Knowledge of Fareham community groups
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Health Development Worker
Barnardos
2017.04 - Current
Intensive family support worker
Barnardos
2016.06 - 2017.03
Family Support Outreach Worker
Action For Children
2014.05 - 2016.06
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Haven Nursery School- Hampshire County Council
2013.01 - 2014.04
Yellow Dot Town Nursery
Yellow Dot
2012.03 - 2012.12
Play Development Officer
Pre-school Learning Alliance
2009.09 - 2012.03
BA (Hons) Degree - Primary Education- Specialising in Early Years
University of Winchester
2005.09 - 2009.07
Level 3 CACHE Diploma - Childcare and Education
Itchen College
2003.09 - 2005.07
GCSEs -
Swanmore College of Technology