Sandra Chamberlain
Stoney Stanton,Leics
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in organisational skills, decision making, and policy understanding. Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Versatile and committed to personal presentation, with excellent interpersonal and communicational skills. Dedicated to following instructions meticulously while maintaining responsibility in all undertakings. Career goals include leveraging these competencies to contribute significantly to organisational success.
Resourceful and driven, with proven ability to analyse data and manage projects. Possesses strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Committed to making significant impact in adult training and development role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Training & Development Officer
Leicestershire County Council
Glenfield, Leics
01.2015 - 06.2025
- Lead role to in commissioning training for foster carers and supervising social workers within budget constraints.
- Monitored training quality and effectiveness by evaluating annual training programmes.
- Developed strategies to enhance adult engagement through team and locality meetings.
- Coordinated Induction training programmes for development and capacity building.
- Produced a monthly newsletter to improve communication and raise awareness of courses.
- Generated increased interest in training initiatives through social media, emails, and newsletters.
- Facilitated and implemented training sessions aimed at educating staff and carers on effective development strategies.
- Organised well-being events and training initiatives to mitigate burnout.
Social Work Co-ordinator
Leicestershire County Council
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Contributed to high-quality Business Support functions, ensuring responsive service delivery.
- Provided administrative support to Children’s Teams, including minute taking and record keeping.
- Coordinated multi-agency support for children, young people, and families.
- Maintained regular communication with birth parents, foster carers, and social workers to facilitate contact.
- Managed support worker supervision rota, ensuring efficient communication of contact details.
- Prepared case reports using spreadsheets and documentation, logging confidential information accurately.
- Ensured compliance with data management protocols on Frameworki database.
Play Worker P/T
Sketchley Primary School
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Planned engaging activities for approximately 30 children aged four to eleven.
- Provided play areas, materials, and equipment to enhance after-school experiences.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-esteem through active listening and support.
- Fostered a nurturing environment by addressing children's concerns and worries.
- Tailored activities to individual needs, ensuring inclusive participation from all members of the group.
- Initiated outdoor exploration trips, encouraging curiosity about nature in young minds.
- Created fun, educational games for improved cognitive development in children.
Kinship Foster Carer
Lincolnshire County Council
07.2008 - 03.2013
- Gained experience in nurturing two neglected relatives, implementing comprehensive care plans.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships among children, caregivers, and significant adults.
- Ensured effective communication with social workers, independent reviewing officers, and children's guardians regarding emerging issues.
- Worked closely with other professionals involved in child's welfare; improving collaborative efforts towards child’s wellbeing.
- Navigated complex emotional situations with empathy and patience, aiding in conflict resolution.
- Delivered consistent care whilst managing challenging behaviour to ensure stability within the household.
Education
BA (hons) degree - Childhood, Education and Society
Warwick University
Warwick, Warwickshire 09.2009 - 07.2013
7 CSE passes - Maths, English Written, English oral, French, Biology, Food & nutrition, Dressmaking
Vale Of Catmose College
Oakham, Rutland 04.2001 - 01.1986
Skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Responsibility and decision making
- Versatility and adaptability
- Interpersonal communication
- Commitment to personal presentation
- Following instructions
- Deadline management
- Policy comprehension
Affiliations
- Reading, Dancing
Certification
- Pitman, English for Office skills
- Pitman, office skills
Further Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Vocational Assessor Award
- NVQ level 3 in Business Administration
- ICS Diploma in Business Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Training & Development Officer
Leicestershire County Council
01.2015 - 06.2025
Social Work Co-ordinator
Leicestershire County Council
06.2013 - 01.2015
Play Worker P/T
Sketchley Primary School
05.2011 - 06.2013
BA (hons) degree - Childhood, Education and Society
Warwick University
09.2009 - 07.2013
Kinship Foster Carer
Lincolnshire County Council
07.2008 - 03.2013
7 CSE passes - Maths, English Written, English oral, French, Biology, Food & nutrition, Dressmaking
Vale Of Catmose College
04.2001 - 01.1986
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