Rachel Shevill
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Summary
I am currently working within the Public Health Sector for Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals. My Current role is a secondment supporting and working alongside the Complex and Vulnerable Families Team within the 0-19 Service. The aim of the pilot is to reduce health inequalities for Families and Young people with complex needs. In addition to direct work with Families I am also responsible for refining our current pathway of support. Previous to this I was working within a teaching role within school nursing.
I hold a bachelors degree in Primary Education with a specialism in the Early Years.
I have previously worked many years within Childcare and Nursery Management. I am a qualified assessor having previously supported apprentices in the workplace. I continue to look to raise standards within my work and look for a role which encapsulates all of my previous skills and experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Family Health Improvement Practitioner
0-19 Service (Health Visiting and School Nursing)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Currently on a secondment Role within the 0-19 Service which was a natural progression from my previous role.
- Current Role is a part of a Pilot working alongside the Complex and Vulnerable Families Team supporting families around Drugs and Alcohol, having an individual caseload of work
- The focus of the pilot is to help support health inequalities across Newcastle, this will often be through an Early Help plan or Under 18 proforma
- Areas of support include Dental, Domestic Violence, Healthy Lifestyles, Mental Health, school attendance and Finance
- I have produced case studies which have helped to re structure the way in which we currently work
- I have strengthened working relationships with Partner Agencies such as Newcastle Treatment and Recovery and Newcastle Council
- I have helped to arrange a Personal Development Forum for 0-19 staff around the Pilot and the data collected
- I have an ongoing lead role within the Trust Wellbeing Team and Social media Team which allows me to share relevant Public Health information with Staff and Service users.
School Health Support Worker
NHS
Newcastle
11.2020 - 08.2024
- I joined the NHS in November 2020 as a School Health Support Worker, working primarily across the Outer West of Newcastle.
- Duties included maintaining a caseload of work and referrals
- I was also responsible for running a secondary school drop in and supporting young people around Heathy Lifestyles, Healthy relationships and staying safe
- Frequent delivery of PSHE lessons in schools including Puberty
- I organised and carried out The National Child Measurement Programme annually
- Supported a team of School Nurses
- Responsible for Pop up events within school and the Local community and I maintained and updated all Public Health resources used within the team
EYFS Teacher
Zone4Kids Whitley Lodge
06.2018 - 11.2020
- I Joined the Team at Zone4Kids for a Term time position
- I was responsible for the running of the Preschool room, all activities and topics including a lead role inn supporting room staff and apprentices
- I am proud to have been able to have updated the garden area to including the Seven Key areas of Learning
- Responsibilities also included, parents’ evenings, school transition paperwork, Individual child observations.
- I was lucky enough to attend The Nursery Management Awards twice following nominations for Nursery of the Year and a personal Nomination of EYFS lead of the year, something I was extremely proud of having worked for the company for only a short period of time.
Early Years Practitioner, Deputy Manager cover, Nursery Manager
Maple Lodge Nursery
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Having completed a placement at Maple lodge whilst within my studies I was asked to stay on, taking on a lead role within the Preschool room.
- I also Gained extensive experience of childcare, child needs and childhood development across all rooms and ages 6 months to 5 years
- I sourced funding to improve the outdoor area for all children
- I Supported and arranged Fundraising events and activities
- I quickly Progressed to Deputy Manager taking a lead role within the setting, responsible for supporting The Nursery Manager and staff. Safeguarding all staff and children.
- Supported in the smooth running of all aspects of the business.
- I was proud to then be promoted to Nursery Manager, responsible for the day to day running of the setting, all events, parent visits, child inductions, recruitment, resources and orders, staff appraisals, Health and safety lead
- Lead an Ofsted Inspection – Graded GOOD .
Education
Bachelor of Honours Degree - Early Education
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon TyneLevel 3 in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) -
TQUK
NVQ Level 2 - Children & Young Peoples Mental Health
NCFE
NVQ Level 2 Adult Numeracy -
City and Guilds
Higher Level English Language foundation course -
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon TyneGCSEs -
George Stephenson High School
Skills
- Project work regarding Health Inequalities
- Extensive Understanding of the EYFS
- Social media Lead
- Health and Wellbeing Lead within Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust
- Member of Recognised Professional Teaching body
- Effective communication
- Thorough IT skills including audits,record keeping and reports
- Problem solving
- Team lead and business management
- Experience in assessing Occupational Competence and Vocational Skills
Certification
- TQUK Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) (2019)
- Bachelor of Honours Degree in Early Education (2012)
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (2018)
- Level 2 Certificate in Adult Numeracy (2009)
- Higher level English Language Foundation Course (2008)
- Previous GCSES (1999)
References
Available Upon Request
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Badminton, Cooking
Training
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3
- FGM and PREVENT
- Drugs and Alcohol and Young People
- Domestic Violence Level 1
- Equality and Diversity
- Mental Health Awareness
Accomplishments
Awarded the 'What Matters to you' 0-19 Flourish champions Award in 2022 for my work and contribution towards staff well-being within the trust.
Timeline
Family Health Improvement Practitioner
0-19 Service (Health Visiting and School Nursing)
08.2024 - 08.2025
School Health Support Worker
NHS
11.2020 - 08.2024
EYFS Teacher
Zone4Kids Whitley Lodge
06.2018 - 11.2020
Early Years Practitioner, Deputy Manager cover, Nursery Manager
Maple Lodge Nursery
01.2010 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Honours Degree - Early Education
Northumbria University
Level 3 in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) -
TQUK
NVQ Level 2 - Children & Young Peoples Mental Health
NCFE
NVQ Level 2 Adult Numeracy -
City and Guilds
Higher Level English Language foundation course -
Newcastle College
GCSEs -
George Stephenson High School
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