Dawn, au pair - EH47 Whitburn

I'm looking for a child support worker or babysitter job between the hours of 9am-130pm Monday to Thursday.
I'm a hard working, honest, reliable and trustworthy individual who is currently working in an after school club for children with additional needs and I also am a support worker for adults with additional needs where I help them with day to day tasks I have many transferable skills for childcare and retail, With ability to multi-task and handle pressure and i work with enthusiastic and an inspirational style, i possess an excellent understanding of how to give complete childcare and how to support and meet the needs of those I look after. I'm Capable of communicating with people at all levels and know basics of sign language and I can work well as an individual or within a team environment and am willing to share my knowledge and skills to give my work colleagues advice.

Key Skills
Experienced in:-

• Communicating with staff, parents and children and young adults
• Working with children within different work settings
• Supporting children and adults with additional needs
• Planning and carrying out activities
• Identifying and providing the correct support for each child or adults needs
• Understanding the importance of health and safety involved in play
• Fully trained in epilepsy, first aid, hoist training, manual handling, food hygiene and child/adult protection
• Knowledge and understanding of good personal care and hygiene
• Capable of communicating with people at all levels
• Knows basics of sign language and have a good knowledge of PECS
• Well organised and has good time management skills which help when working in busy or difficult situations
• Solid approach to achieving tasks and objectives; determined and decisive
• Cash handling
• Willing to work the hours the business demands
• Flexible attitude towards work
• Effective team worker who enjoys the challenge of working
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake any necessary training
• Understand the importance of good quality care and always works to meet high standards
• Ensuring work area is kept tidy and well presented at all times