Community Engagement Officer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Support the Community Engagement Manager with the locality hub(s) and key stakeholders in the community to ensure that the third sector and community identify projects to develop the capacity of the third sector in consultation with the locality hubs. • With support from the communications team, design and promote a series of events which address local priorities and needs, in line with TSDG’s objectives and based on core services • Provide training, advice and information to voluntary organisations as part of the TSDG support programme to the third sector • Record information, monitor and report on all contact and engagement with stakeholders • Supply information from events as required to maintain the client database • Support the Volunteering Officer and Employability Manager to design and deliver events which attract and support volunteering and employability • Working with TSDG social enterprise specialists, deliver assigned actions in the social enterprise strategy and action plan • Build and maintain relationships with key third sector organisations • Manage a portfolio of third sector organisations which require support in change management • Gather evidence for the database to progress assessment and help with reporting • Create a joint development plan with key partners where needed to manage change • Deliver defined TSDG contribution to each joint development plan • Monitor, record and report on progress of each plan • Identify potential projects for strategic collaborations • Facilitate delivery of strategic collaboration projects • Provide information and case studies gained from events, partner engagement and strategic collaborations for use in TSDG communications and the database • Using lessons learned from maintaining the portfolio and contribute to the continuous improvement of TSDG activities • Work with the Employability Manager to help Third Sector Organisations in Dumfries and Galloway engage with the Employability Pathway Show less

Primary Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

To teach assigned classes together with associated planning, preparation, correction and assessment. Developing the school curriculum Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education. Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils. Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals. Undertaking appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL). Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievements, monitoring and tracking of all pupils and individual reviews. Prioritising outdoor and active engagement in learning and the wider needs of the school Show less

Residential childcare worker

• Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

Accountability for safeguarding children and young people from potential risks and harm. Ensuring that our children and young people are cared for in every element of their lives, including having someone to talk to, support for education, travel to school, cooking, cleaning, and learning new life skills. Being understanding through meaningful, non-judgemental relationships. Collaborating with your team, external agencies, family members, and specialist departments to achieve the best outcomes for our young people. Show less

Primary School Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

Pupil Support Assistant

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

Developing good teamwork with teaching and other staff who are supporting pupils. Providing support to teachers and pupils in classroom learning/work as planned as part of the teacher’s programme; e.g. supporting language, maths, health and well being and general class activities Assisting in supporting pupil’s attainment through practical help (e.g. reading and basic scribing) and through implementation of planned programmes Supervising and supporting groups in follow-up tasks set by the teacher, to allow the teacher quality teaching time with other pupils Supporting pupils working together to encourage teamwork and cooperation e.g. playing games which have practice skills, encouraging sharing, turn taking and co-operation Assisting in the use of play and craft activities Encouraging pupil’s oral language development through play, books, stories and personal interaction Poviding help to pupils in organising their work and to follow instructions Helping with tasks where there are physical difficulties, whilst encouraging independence and ensuring safety and comfort Supervising and escorting pupils within and out with the premises as part of their learning activities e.g. between classrooms, play activities, on educational/shopping trips, swimming lessons, sports events and also to home or hospital Assisting pupils with computer software and equipment; Assisting in providing relevant information through record keeping, attendance at appropriate meetings as designated by the head teacher as nominated staff member and contributing to the on going review of pupil programmes Supporting the class teacher in utilising the strategies required Assisting in supporting record keeping by e.g. completing checklists of tasks diaries with individual pupils Noting behavioural and health and welfare needs of pupils and bringing them to the attention of the class teacher/safeguarder Show less

Early Years Practitioner

• Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

To support individual children and groups, under the direction of the class teacher/authorities and using a range of strategies to support all children in their learning. To help pupils to access the full curriculum, at the same time promoting independent learning both inside and outside as well as self-reliance and interdependence. To observe pupils' performance and engagement, using the systems in place in the class to provide the teacher with feedback on pupil progress and learning. To help to maintain individual and group records using 2 simple and other forms of formative and summative assessment and recording. To support individual children and groups, under the direction of the class teacher/authorities and using a range of strategies to support all children in their learning. To contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups. To liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents and other professionals. To help prepare and maintain an engaging, purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for learning both inside and outside. To provide care concerning the physical welfare of pupils, including self-care and other personal needs of children and implement related personal programmes. To be responsible for planning an area or areas alongside teachers. To support with lunch service and other refreshment prep as timetabled or required. To identify and report concerns in regards to children's development and progress. To maintain and complete nursery paperwork (medicine checks, accident forms, etc.). Show less

Perinatal volunteer support coordinator

• Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

To establish and maintain a referral system, assess information from referring agencies and determine the appropriateness of the information and whether the details are in keeping with the service specification. Assess referred parents at home and manage the transition of appropriate referrals into the service and where necessary signpost parents onto other services. To develop a professional relationship with referred parents and provide home support during the perinatal phase To undertake evidence based assessments and prioritise the needs of parents based on these. To support new parents to understand the emotional needs of their infants and promote secure attachment for the child. To recruit volunteers with the support of Aberlour’s Volunteer Manager and to organise and deliver volunteer befriender training based on the approved model. To match trained befrienders to women/parents and provide regular supervision. To work with partner agencies in delivering workshops to raise awareness of perinatal mental illness. To establish and maintain effective liaison with statutory and voluntary mental health services, attending relevant meetings as necessary, to help ensure users receive coordinated help and support. Show less

Senior Practitioner

• Feb 2016 - Oct 2018

· To provide a supervisory and mentoring role to RCCWs who will be providing a caring role to our Young people. · Responsibility for practice development of the care team including allocated supervision and performance management of staff. · To ensure that the care team have the skills, knowledge and ability to care for children and young people effectively. · Ensuring that staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home. · To support on call arrangements as a Senior Member of the team. · Assist with management tasks including finance, fleet, environment and Health and Safety, staffing matters including absence, recruitment, training and development. · Support in HR related matters including investigation and disciplinary matters where required. · Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of standards. · To keep up to date with new theories that underpin your practice, while sharing any knowledge that enables continued learning of the residential task. · Contribute to and complete professional reports within agreed timescales. · Contribute to assessment and care plan arrangements, participating in reviews and other meetings as necessary, for young people which promotes and maximizes the ability of families to care for children in their own communities whilst ensuring that children’s reviews and meetings are delivered within the required time scales and be able to evidence your ability to appropriately advocate for our young people. · Ensure both local authority and internal care plans are in place and that staff fully understand their role. · Chair, or participate in meetings and reviews, as and when required. · Ensuring strategies and interventions that enable young people to experience good outcomes are shared with your colleagues. Show less

Communcations and Funding Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Paws for Progress CIC is a small and rapidly growing company with a charitable purpose, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of people and animals through positive human-animal interactions. We deliver educational programmes and tailored animal assisted interventions to vulnerable groups within society; improving the lives of the humans and animals involved. We pride ourselves on promoting unique and individualised evidence based interventions for each group of people we work with. I have the responsibility of organising fundraising events and workshops, developing and delivering innovative income generation and maintaining our company profile online. I am also disseminating research and developing materials into clear information packs and manuscripts. Show less

Statistics Tutor.

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2015