Dedicated professional with a strong passion and social conscious voice in helping to support the well-being of others. I am an active listener, who uses a holistic, whole person centred approach to get the best outcomes for those I support. I am flexible and willing to adapt to meet changing role requirements. I have a positive, self-motivated 'can-do' attitude, and always strive for a solution to help resolve any issues that may occur. I have experience of working with children, young people and adults from a variety of backgrounds and communities, adapting my communication style to suit each environment. I feel I would be am asset in with any team.
Work history
Family support worker
Warwickshire County Council
Office base in Coventry, Working across the whole of Warwickshire
04.2024 - Current
Based within the social services fostering and adoption team
I use an holistic and restorative approach to build trusting relationships with both the young person and their careers
Agreed and planned a young person focused action plan
Planned, organised, escorted and supervised family time visits between biological parents and their children
Carried out home and placement visits, to ensure a clean, safe and trusting environment was being provided
Advocated on behalf of young people and careers, within team or multi agency meetings
Offered advice on budget and benefit management or application
Maintained detailed and secure case notes, using the council selected online app. These would be consulted upon in the decision making processes
Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics, relationships and personal growth of young person
Followed safeguarding working guidelines at all times
Managed identified and referred caseload of young people until agreed action plan of support is completed
Work in the 'duty room' each month dealing with emergency incidents as they happen
Family support worker
BDMAT Warton Primary School
Tamworth, Staffordshire
09.2020 - 01.2024
Supported families form reception to year 6 within a rural village location
Delivered 1-2-1, small group sessions or in class support
Used school CPOMS to record and keep key staff members aware of any issues or concerns
Built trusting and 'open door' relationships with the school children by using creative and age appropriate sensory tools and games
Set-up lunch time club to help build and nurture friendships, personal social skills
Supported pupil's with school avoidance to attend regularly
Delivered Lego therapy and Bereavement and Loss workshops
Supported children with a variety of personal safeguarding issues
Teaching Assistant
Castle Bromwich Junior school
Solihull
03.2016 - 07.2020
Supported class teacher in administrative tasks and communication with parents
Created and sourced termly classroom materials and display boards to support learning
Distributed learning materials, textbooks, stationery and learning aids to ensure student full co-operation in lessons
Provided feedback on pupil's work, identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborated with teaching staff in organising and participating in school events and educational trips
Led small group sessions to support learning on challenging topics
Supervised students in school halls and playgrounds during lunch time breaks and fire drills
Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity
Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
Mid-day Supervisor
Hurley Primary school
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2014 - 07.2016
Full-time parent
Home
07.2005 - 07.2011
Stayed at home to care for my 2 children. When I had free time I volunteered for the local Home Start charity, as a family befriender.
Disability Employment Advisor
Herts Careers
, Hertfordshire
03.2004 - 07.2005
Learning Mentor
Smiths Wood secondary school
, Solihull
05.2000 - 12.2003
Employment Coach
Biscom Training services
, Burmingham
05.1999 - 05.2000
Education
Higher National Diploma - Family Support Worker
NCC Home Learning
NCFE Certificate. level 2 - Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years
Solihull College
NCFE Certificate, level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
Online Study
NCFE Certificate level 2 - Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Online Study
NCFE Certificate, level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Studided online
Early Help & CAF award
Virtual College
NCFE Certificate, level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Autism