Lindsay Dowding
Ramsgate,Kent
Summary
Motivated individual eager to contribute to youth support programmes and activities. Accustomed to working in youth-centred environments through volunteer opportunities. Focused on driving growth and development. Volunteer Youth Worker with years of service experience. Engages diverse communities to build social outcomes. Resourceful Youth Worker versed in supporting youth and children with attentive and compassionate care. Encourages development of social skills and emotional safety. Strong coordination and time management skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer youth worker
Salvation Army
Ramsgate, Kent
07.2023 - Current
- Cleaned youth club areas before and after sessions to maintain safe, sanitary conditions.
- Contributed to development of varied and stimulating activity programmes.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
- Created vision and goals to empower youth and maximise potential.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Informed and updated parents regarding status and developments of children.
- Tailored activities to participant needs and abilities, prioritising group activities that brought individuals together.
- Counselled youth facing challenging situations using non-judgmental approach and providing compassion.
- Welcomed new and returning clients, cultivating inclusive space.
- Gathered resources and collated materials to prepare lesson plans for youth.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Volunteer children’s worker
Salvation Army
Ramsgate, Kent
09.2021 - Current
- Scheduled field trips, parties and events for youth to explore and bond with peers.
- Created vision and goals to empower youth and maximise potential.
- Gathered resources and collated materials to prepare lesson plans for youth.
- developed positive relationships with the children and their families who use our group.
- Researched and planned appropriate activities and crafts. Delivered them in a fun, energetic manner.
Toddler group leader
Salvation Army
Ramsgate, Kent
09.2016 - Current
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Monitored room activity to maintain child safety and security.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Used arts and crafts activities to encourage self-expression.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
- Established rapport with families.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
- Boosted vocabulary development through singing, storytelling and role-play activities.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
Level 3 nursery nurse
Mother goose nursery
Ramsgate, Kent
05.2002 - 02.2012
- Tracked and assessed learning journeys using Nursery Management Software.
- Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Transported children to and from school in line with set schedule.
- Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
- Developed engaging, play-based educational activity for 12+ children aged 2-4
- Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
- Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Established rapport with families and delivered comprehensive progress reports.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Applied positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques to improve behaviour and guide social development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Designed individual learning plans, helping children with various SEN achieve their learning goals.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Prioritised safety and wellbeing of children by monitoring safety, cleanliness and manners at all times.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Helped children learn numeracy skills using counting games.
- Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
Education
BTEC - Early childhood education
Kent College (Canterbury)
Canterbury 09/2002 - 06/2004
GCSEs - English, maths, science, RE, Food Tech, History, German,
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate 09/1997 - 07/2001
Skills
- Youth relations
- Communication skills
- Public relations
- Care planning
- Pastoral care
- Child development
- Creative arts
- Lesson planning
- SEND support
- In-class SEND support
- Activity planning
- Mental health support
Timeline
Volunteer youth worker
Salvation Army
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer children’s worker
Salvation Army
09.2021 - Current
Toddler group leader
Salvation Army
09.2016 - Current
Level 3 nursery nurse
Mother goose nursery
05.2002 - 02.2012
BTEC - Early childhood education
Kent College (Canterbury)
09/2002 - 06/2004
GCSEs - English, maths, science, RE, Food Tech, History, German,
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
09/1997 - 07/2001
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