Mjs Pl9

My Summary

My Experience

I have greatly enjoyed working in various childcare roles including as a nursery nurse and a live out nanny. I have been able to work both as part of a multi-disciplinary team and independently, developing my skills and knowledge. As a Specialist Nursery Nurse, I worked as part of a team alongside a Clinical Psychologist, Paediatricians and a Speech & Language Therapist. Teamwork has been a key element of all the employment that I have experienced. This is something which I have found to be essential when working with children and families.

I am able to demonstrate the ability to develop positive rapports with parents, ensuring they feel comfortable and valued as well as providing them with group learning opportunities. This has allowed me to build on my understanding of the multiple daily challenges’ parents face, all of which may influence on their parenting capacity. I have also gained a broader knowledge of the issues impacting on the ability of disadvantaged families to access supporting local services.

Within both my professional roles and personal life, I am knowledgeable of services and support available to families within the Plymouth area. I have a particular interest in supporting Military families, and have an insight to the unique challenges they may experience

Through my personal associations within special educational needs services and my previous roles, I have attended various courses and training such as Total Communication, Makaton and behaviour workshops, as well as parenting programmes.

Recently I have developed the role of the SENDCO. As part of this, I have supported keyworkers to complete and review individual education plans, as well as successfully navigating the process of EHC applications. I have utilised my experience of information gathering and liaising with professionals & caregivers to ensure the needs of the individual child are met.

I have held roles on the steering group for Plymouth Parent Carer Voice, helping set the overall direction for this not-for-profit organisation as well as supporting events and training. This has further allowed me to develop my knowledge of, and relationship with, a range of services within Plymouth. I also managed the Plymstock Albion Oaks Inclusive rugby team, bringing a community together and extending support to young people and their families. More recently I undertook the role of PTA chairperson at Goosewell School, enabling me to build on my personal development. I was the main point of contact for the PTA, and am strove to build positive relationships with the school and parents to expand the support network.

I feel my employment history and training reflects my dedication to working with families.

My Qualifications

April 2022 - Cache Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability
January 2022 - Early Years Meeting the Needs of Every Child- Personal Development
December 2021 - Making Sense of Autism - Autism Education Trust- Personal Development
November 2021 - Early Years SENCO Briefing - IEP focus.
October 2021 - First Aid at Work - In house training
September 2021 - Anaphylaxis Auto-Injector Training.- In house
September 2021 - Female Genital Mutilation - Online in house training
September 2021 - Food Allergy Awareness - Online in house training
September 2021 - Food safety and hygiene Level 2 - Online in house training
September 2021 - Introduction to EYFS - Online in house training
June 2021 - CACHE Level 2 Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Personal Development
May 2021 - CACHE Level 2 Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace. - Personal Development
May 2021 - CACHE Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges.- Personal Development
December 2019- Concussion Awareness.
September 2018 - Primary Behaviour Workshop
November 2017 - Circle of Security Parent Workshop
July 2017- Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Parenting Programme developed and adapted by Webster Stratton from the Incredible Years
October 2016 - Makaton training Follow up Workshop
June 2003 - Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Early Years - 9 Distinctions and 6 Merits
July 2001 - 9 GCSEs Graded A-C

My Availability

I can be available Monday to Friday from 8.45 till 3/3.30 - this is due to restrictions regarding my youngest son. Ideally looking for term time only but happy to do occasional babysitting and help around the house.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £8.00 per hour
• Nannying from £11.00 per hour (gross)

Negotiable