Foster Carer
South Ayrshire Local Authority
Ayr, South Ayrshire
11.2009 - 06.2024
- Caring professional providing care to children with complex needs, optimising everyday care while separated from birth families.
- Providing fun and educational activities to enrich the learning experience for children.
- Observed behaviour to detect changes or unusual activity, setting boundaries and implementing good values.
- Collaborated with social services and healthcare professionals to contribute to the comprehensive care plan for foster children.
- Maintained confidentiality and unbiased professionalism when handling sensitive information about foster children and their families.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.