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Lloyd Orton
Brighton,East sussex
Summary
Dynamic Volunteer Youth Worker with strengths in youth engagement and emotional support. Facilitates inclusive activities, fostering mutual respect among diverse groups. Delivers impactful interactions that enhance personal development and well-being. Dedicated Cafe Worker providing friendly and efficient service to enhance customer experiences. Supports team efforts during peak hours, maintaining a positive atmosphere and ensuring swift order processing. Creates a welcoming environment by greeting customers warmly and maintaining cleanliness. Compassionate Youth Worker dedicated to fostering positive relationships with children and teenagers. Implements engaging projects and activities that promote personal development and emotional well-being. Cultivates a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging mutual respect among young participants.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Youth Worker
saint Matthias youth club
Brighton, East sussex
09.2024 - Current
- I volunteer for a youth group that meets after school on Wednesdays for children in year groups 6 to 11, and I socialise with the children, talking about anything they want to.
- I would serve hot chocolate along with colleagues, if they wanted it, as they walked through the doors.
- I would help clear up after the youth club and then support in the setup for the baby group in the morning.
- Assisted in the planning and management of enjoyable projects, games, and activities for teenagers.
- Maintained excellent relationships with children and teenagers by proactively helping them through personal difficulties.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging diversity and fostering mutual respect among youths from varied backgrounds.
Childcare Assistant
Kid zone artclub
Brighton, East sussex
02.2020 - Current
- I work for a company that runs workshops for kids aged 5 to 12 during the half term, which lasts for two days a week.
- I would support things like helping in a kitchen, such as prepping and cutting fruit.
- I would sign children in and out, ensure they were safely attended to, and speak to parents for contact details, along with colleagues.
- Throughout the day, I would support the projects that they were undertaking that day, and would take them outside for breaks.
- Provided empathetic care and support to children, nurturing emotional well-being, and aiding in personal development.
- Kept children safe and secure by supervising activities and removing dangerous objects.
Cafe Worker
brightstore cafe
Brighton, East sussex
04.2023 - 01.2024
- I would serve people at the till as they were buying cold drinks, sweets, ice lollies, or warm food.
- I would take the orders of warm food to the tables.
- I would help pack away the tables once the café was closed.
- In addition, I would also help sweep the floor once the tables had been packed away.
- Supported team members during rush hours, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided friendly, efficient table service, taking customer orders and processing swiftly.
- Greeted customers warmly, seating at clean, vacant tables and offering advice on food ordering procedures.
- Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimise service delays.
Education
GCSEs - maths,english,science,geography,food preperation and nutrition,health and social care
Varndean High School
Brighton, BNH 2021 - Current
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
- Emotional support
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Volunteer training
- Event coordination
- Active listening
- Self-awareness
- Group handling
- Safety awareness
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer Youth Worker
saint Matthias youth club
09.2024 - Current
Cafe Worker
brightstore cafe
04.2023 - 01.2024
Childcare Assistant
Kid zone artclub
02.2020 - Current
GCSEs - maths,english,science,geography,food preperation and nutrition,health and social care
Varndean High School
2021 - Current