Sharon Adcock
Kettering,Northamptonshire
Summary
A dedicated professional known for excellent time management and a commitment to exceeding expectations. Consistently friendly and approachable, with a strong attention to detail and a willingness to prioritise the needs of others. Competent in till operations, demonstrating an ability to handle transactions efficiently while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Family Worker
Pen Green Centre for Children and their Families
Corby, Northamptonshire
2018.11 - 2023.12
- Encouraged independence amongst the children by guiding them towards self-care tasks such as dressing themselves or tidying up toys after playtime.
- Provided emotional support to children experiencing difficulties, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
- Maintained clean, safe play areas for the enjoyment of all children in the nursery.
- Enhanced children's social development by encouraging children to join in group activities.
- Planned and provided activities with the individual child in mind, in consultation with the parent(s)/carer(s) and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitored and assessed the development of children in my care and helped identify children with additional needs.
- Worked as an equal and active member of the nursery team to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
- Encouraged parents to be actively involved in their child's learning.
Learning Support Assistant
Market Harborough C of E Academy
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
2015.01 - 2018.11
- Supported children with additional needs and responded accordingly to their individual challenges.
- Worked closely with a team of staff to ensure a high standard of learning and development.
- Covered lessons during teacher's planning time when required.
- Maintained regular interaction with parent/carers regarding their child's daily progress.
- Attended regular professional development courses on safeguarding and other best practices.
Learning Support Assistant
Guilsborough CEVA Primary School
Guilsborough, Northamptonshire
2011.09 - 2014.10
- Supported a child with additional needs within the classroom and other area of the school.
- Worked alongside the class teacher and SENDCo to ensure a high level of learning and development.
- Taught small groups of children for maths and literacy lessons.
Nursery Nurse
Ormerod School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
1990.09 - 1999.07
- Cared for and supported very young children with physical disabilities.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, parents and carers to ensure high standards of learning and development for all children.
- Attended the children's annual reviews when required.
- Accompanied children for hospital visits when required.
Nursing Auxiliary
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford, Oxfordshire
1986.04 - 1988.08
- Assisted the nursing staff in daily patient care, such as, bathing and dressing patients whilst ensuring their dignity at all times.
- Maintained high standards in all areas of patient care.
- Assisted in the care of the dying.
- Developed caring relationships with patients and their carers.
- Accompanied patients for X-ray when required.
- Ensured stocks of essential items were maintained on the ward.
- Assisted nursing staff on other wards when required.
- Ensured patient confidentiality.
Clerk
Barclays Bank
Oxford, Oxfordshire
1979.09 - 1986.04
- Input cheques and data into the computer system.
- Answered telephone call and directed customers to the relevant departments.
- Served on the cashier's desk.
- Set up standing orders and direct debits for customers.
- Ordered foreign currency and traveller's cheques for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood & Education
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2020.09 - 2021.05
Foundation Degree in Arts - Integrated Working with Children & their Families in the Early Years
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 2019.10 - 2020.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Childhood
The Open University
2017.10 - 2019.05
Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education - Childcare
Oxford College of Further Education
Oxford, Oxfordshire 1998.09 - 1999.10
NNEB - Nursery Nursing
Oxford College of Further Education
Oxford, Oxfordshire 1988.09 - 1990.06
Skills
- Excellent time keeper
- Willing to go above and beyond
- Always friendly and approachable
- No respecter of persons
- Attention to detail
- Will always put others first
- Competent till operator
Affiliations
- Reading
- Serving in my church
- Exploring new places
- Family History
- Volunteering for Oxfam
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood & Education
University of Hertfordshire
2020.09 - 2021.05
Foundation Degree in Arts - Integrated Working with Children & their Families in the Early Years
University of Hertfordshire
2019.10 - 2020.05
Assistant Family Worker
Pen Green Centre for Children and their Families
2018.11 - 2023.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Early Childhood
The Open University
2017.10 - 2019.05
Learning Support Assistant
Market Harborough C of E Academy
2015.01 - 2018.11
Learning Support Assistant
Guilsborough CEVA Primary School
2011.09 - 2014.10
Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education - Childcare
Oxford College of Further Education
1998.09 - 1999.10
Nursery Nurse
Ormerod School
1990.09 - 1999.07
NNEB - Nursery Nursing
Oxford College of Further Education
1988.09 - 1990.06
Nursing Auxiliary
John Radcliffe Hospital
1986.04 - 1988.08
Clerk
Barclays Bank
1979.09 - 1986.04