Experience

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  Walkey lodge

  Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

  Residential support worker

  Supporting young adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour – improving their daily abilities and social skills to prepare for independent living.Behavioural discipline in often violent circumstances. Key Worker involved more detailed reports, action plans, risk-assessments and decision-making.

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  French family

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  Au pair

  Responsible daily for a 4 year-old French boy, including personal care, organising routines, teaching English. I lived independently and learnt French to a proficient level.

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  La petite gemme

  May 2008 - Jan 2015

  Jewellery designer

  I design, make, promote and sell my own range of jewellery. I use a mixture of glass beads, stone, wire-work, and quirky charms and pendants to make unique earrings, necklaces and bracelets. I also welcome pieces on commission - we can design something together if you have specific requirements! I'm always looking for outlets to sell at if you would like some unusual, well-made, costume jewellery in your shop or business, made with love and affection!www.lapetitegemme.etsy.comwww.facebook.com/lapetitegemme Show less

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  Forefield infant school

  Sept 2008 - May 2011

  Cover supervisor, teaching assistant

  Teaching children aged 3-7. Planned and delivered group work and lessons, regularly deputised for teachers and taught a range subjects to classes. Ran intervention groups and initiated lunch-time clubs. Constant liaising with parents and colleagues; frequent use of ICT skills; effective behaviour management techniques.

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  Families need fathers

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

  Listening service volunteer

  Working one-to-one with distressed clients offering listening support, talking through issues and developing steps for moving forward. Fully trained for this role including:o Samaritans – Dealing with Difficult Contacts (July 2010)o ParentLine Plus – Individual Support Training (July 2010)

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  Doorstep library

  Oct 2011 - May 2023

  Doorstep Library is a children’s literacy charity that visits homes in disadvantaged areas to read with and lend books to children, encouraging confidence and a love of reading for pleasure, whilst building relationships with the whole family and offering signposting and befriending support to the parents. I joined as the second member of staff, and over the next 11.5 years helped it to develop and grow into a thriving charity of 20+ staff, 200+ volunteers and 600+ children. In my final position as Head of Programmes, I was overseeing and managing a large team of programme staff; Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation; monitoring and evaluation; policy writing; strategy, forecasting and growth plans; member of senior management team. Show less

  • Head of Programmes

    May 2021 - May 2023

  • Programme Manager

    Sept 2017 - May 2021

  • Project Coordinator

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2017
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  Freelance (self employed)

  Oct 2023 - now

  Safeguarding consultant

  Using over 12 years of experience and as Designated Safeguarding Lead, I’m now offering advice and training in Safeguarding children and adults at risk. I tailor training to the setting you are working within by getting to know what you do, using relatable examples, and training staff/volunteers on your internal processes. This gives a much more rounded view, helps concerns to actually be reported, and stops anything slipping through the net. I believe it is a much safer approach. I also offer organisations support with their responsibilities in safeguarding and best practice. A one-off workshop would look at what your processes are, what you would ideally have in place, and highlight any gaps - ready to then either take in-house, or use my support to implement what you need.I offer retainer fees for ongoing support and advice as safeguarding issues or queries arise. Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss this further. Work can be in person in the North West, or online anywhere else in the country. Show less

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  Big heritage

  Oct 2023 - now

  Consultant (safeguarding, talent/recruitment, volunteer management)

  Consultancy position offering advice and expertise for a social enterprise running museums in the North West. Working closely with the staff team, all processes are tailored in a way that makes sense for their operational needs, ready for a period of expansion.TALENT ACQUISITION/HRI have reviewed and implemented processes to help the organisation maximise the potential of the organisation and team, by better managing their growing employees and recruiting the right ones moving forward. Some examples:- Configuring their HR and Rota Management software and training them how to use it- Helping to work out complex issues such as annual leave entitlement and working patterns- Creating recruitment processes such as interviews, references, DBS checks- New starters - induction, training, probation, agreements- Reviewing and advising on policies and ongoing processes such as appraisals.VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENTI established a brand new volunteer recruitment programme, which involved everything from advertising and application form, to interviews, training and background checks, sourcing and configuring volunteer management software, putting in place robust policies and procedures such as a Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct, and finally ensuring volunteers feel valued and fulfilled. SAFEGUARDINGI advised and trained the organisation and employees on safeguarding children and young people, in a way that was relevant to their context (see below). I also trained the Management team on their safeguarding responsibilities as an organisation. Show less