Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Lucy Clarkson

Lucy Clarkson

Huyton, Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

A dedicated and motivated individual with experience in fast-paced and challenging environments. Good understanding of the importance of safeguarding. Enthusiastic individual, able to work well in both independent and team settings, using initiative when needed. Committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all. Effective communication skills with others to ensure a positive atmosphere.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community Volunteer

St George's Church
Liverpool, Huyton, Merseyside
2023.11 - Current
  • Achieving clear understanding and commitment regarding what the workplace is like
  • Building self-confidence to improve abilities in future employment possibilities
  • Assist with collecting and transporting produce, capable of carrying food supplies to designated areas
  • Rotate stock and check sell-by dates to minimise wastage, organising shelves to enhance the visibility and accessibility of products
  • Handle payments and maintain a register of 20-plus customers at the lunch club
  • Assisted in preparing food and drinks for weekly lunch club attendees
  • Liaise with other staff members to prepare the church for funerals and events, completing requirements of cleaning floor areas and reorganising chairs and tables, creating a respectful seating arrangement for everyone

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Rice Lane Infant & Nursery Primary School
Liverpool, Merseyside
2010.07 - 2011.05

DBS check obtained for employment in educational setting - satisfactory outcome.

  • Organised classroom by preparing resources for daily lessons and maintaining display boards
  • Created engaging role-play area that reflected current term's topics
  • Supported children in groups of 5, needing extra help with reading, writing, art, and computer skills
  • Supervised children in playgrounds during playtime / lunchtime
  • Assisted with holiday camps during half-term breaks, offering football or dance activities
  • Provided emotional support to all children, informed appropriate staff when necessary
  • Logged minor first aid incidents, reported major ones to qualified staff
  • Distributed weekly newsletters to parents / caregivers in children's book bags
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members to ensure school is fun, providing positive learning environment

Education

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Aspire
Liverpool
2022.05 - 2022.07

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent

Aspire
Liverpool
2022.05 - 2022.07

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

Aspire
Liverpool
2022.05 - 2022.07

Active IQ Level 1 - Sport

Aspire
Liverpool
2022.05 - 2022.07

Functional Skills - English and Maths

Knowsley Community College
Liverpool
2019.09 - 2020.03

First Aid - Basic First Aid & Defib

Knowsley Community College
Liverpool
2018.04 - 2018.07

Level 2 Diploma - Sport

Knowsley Community College
Liverpool
2015.09 - 2016.04

GCSEs - School

Maghull High School
Liverpool
2005.09 - 2010.06

Skills

  • Engage with compassion
  • Adapt effectively to diverse roles
  • Actively participate in community involvement
  • Prioritise training and development
  • Ability to use strong communication skills
  • Implement recycling initiatives
  • Basic medical first aid awareness
  • Effective teamwork and individual contributions

Affiliations

  • Arts and Craft - Enjoy drawing and painting
  • Garden - Maintain outdoor areas at home
  • Music - Listen to songs and attend concerts of favourite artists
  • Entertainment - Watch television series and football sport events
  • Social - Attend a weekly women's group

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Volunteer

St George's Church
2023.11 - Current

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Aspire
2022.05 - 2022.07

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent

Aspire
2022.05 - 2022.07

NCFE CACHE - Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

Aspire
2022.05 - 2022.07

Active IQ Level 1 - Sport

Aspire
2022.05 - 2022.07

Functional Skills - English and Maths

Knowsley Community College
2019.09 - 2020.03

First Aid - Basic First Aid & Defib

Knowsley Community College
2018.04 - 2018.07

Level 2 Diploma - Sport

Knowsley Community College
2015.09 - 2016.04

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Rice Lane Infant & Nursery Primary School
2010.07 - 2011.05

GCSEs - School

Maghull High School
2005.09 - 2010.06
Lucy Clarkson