Lisa Mudway

Please refer to Barnardo's job role. The role is the same, however we toupeed from Barnardo's to Gloucestershire Gateway Trust in April 2025.

• Assessed needs of families for better provision through home visits, meetings and creating my assessments
• Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
• Mentored parents in managing challenging behaviours; fostered positive changes.
• Dealt with crisis situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
• Offered advice on budget management, reducing financial stress in households and referring on to services who can continue this support.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.
• Established trust with parents and children, some of whom who have lost trust in professionals, to enhance communication.
• Developed personalised assessments with family, education and Early help input.
• Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
• Promoted healthy relationships amongst family members through mediation, education and ACES work
• Coordinated community resources for comprehensive family support.
• Conducts home visits, ensuring a safe environment for children.
• Advocated on behalf of families in differing situations including Child protection meetings, conferences, TAF and CIN meetings
• Delivered training workshops to parents Including Solihull, Five to thrive and Webster Stratton, to enhance understanding of child development stages.
• Delivered training workshops to parents to support them to understand their barriers and trauma responses. Including Rockpool Recovery toolkit and You and me mum.
• Liaised closely with social services to safeguard at-risk children, including direct work alongside, step down work and attending transfer meetings to share concerns
• Uses appropriate screen told such as Quality of care Toolkit to ensure Level 4 indicators were present and shared these with family and professionals.
• Streamlined referral process to speed up access to necessary services.
• Worked closely with schools and inclusion team ; improved child attendance rates.
• Improved children's behaviour by implementing structure and routine.
• Assisted families in navigating the welfare system; secured appropriate benefits.
• Supported and advised parents regarding various issues and signposted additional services.
• Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
• Worked in multidisciplinary teams to prevent issues escalating and reducing need for statutory intervention.
• Maintained accurate chronological records of work with families using EHM software.
• Managed complex caseload of vulnerable families through strategic prioritisation.
• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
• Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
• Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
• Developed integral relations with families and external agencies for holistic service delivery.
• Coordinated structured and intensive support through interventions.
• Evaluated needs through common assessment framework, prescribed screening tools and models of engagement.
• Listened to Family's current struggles to signpost relevant support.
• Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and parenting support.
• Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support..
• Supported parents with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.

• Acted as Safeguarding Lead for Children and parents
• Fostered warm relationships with parents
• Attended relevant meetings including Child in Need and Child protections, advocating for the child
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Offered friendly, efficient support and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Supported transition from nursery to primary school by introducing structured learning routines.
• Monitored children's behaviour patterns, identifying potential developmental issues early on.
• Created vibrant learning spaces, stimulating curiosity and interest in learning.
• Developed communication skills in children, encouraging positive interactions amongst peers.
• Supported emotional wellbeing by creating a nurturing and inclusive environment in the nursery.
• Organised seasonal celebrations that reflected diverse cultures and traditions enhancing cultural understanding among pupils.
• Liaised with healthcare professionals for routine medical check-ups reinforcing health monitoring at an early age.
• Worked closely with parents to share progress reports and address concerns, fostering strong home-nursery links.
• Participated in staff training programmes keeping up-to-date with latest teaching methodologies.
• Ensured child safety with diligent supervision during playtime.
• Assisted children with daily routines to foster independence.
• Enabled more efficient learning, using active learning strategies to refocus children's attention.
• Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
• Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.
• Engaged with both children and caregivers to nurture ongoing trusting rapport.

• Ensured quality childcare by following safety regulations strictly.
• Ensured that myself and others with my team adhered to policies and procedures at all times
• Provided mentoring to new staff and students. Advanced to becoming senior mentor to all new staff and students.
• Facilitated OFSTED inspection independently
• Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration between management and staff.
• Supported transitions from nursery into school/ different settings through meetings, discussions and completing transition documentation.
• Provided timely feedback on each child's progress during parents evenings, improving transparency and trust.
• Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
• Prepared age-appropriate teaching materials aiding effective lesson delivery.
• Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
• Fostered positive relationships with parents for better understanding of child's needs.
• Collaborated with other nursery staffs to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Supported special needs children individually enhancing inclusivity within the setting.
• Facilitated outdoor activities, promoting physical health among youngsters.
• Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
• Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
• Promoted a safe and stimulating environment by managing nursery resources effectively.
• Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
• Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
• Practiced child protection and health and safety measures to comply with guidelines.