Stacey, occasional childcare in Tenterden

Hi there, my name is Stacey, I am a 38yr old mother of two children aged 9 &10. I have worked as a foster carer for the past 6yrs and whilst I loved my job it took much of my time away from my own family. I worked as a kitchen help and nanny after I left school many moons ago and have worked with children pretty much my whole adult life. I'm a fun, kind, happy person who believes each child is different and adapt myself accordingly.
I'm now looking for something part time which will work around my own family. I am also the welfare officer for Kestrel Gymnasticcs Academy Tenterden as well as training towards my level one coaching qualification.
References can be provided on request.

Some of the courses I have attended whilst working as a foster carer are listed below.

The skills to foster. Foundation for quality care
Court skills.
Valuing Diversity.
Safe Care.
Foundation First Aid. 2012
Record Keeping.
Caring for other people's children.
Making foster placements work.
Moving to Adoption.
Self Esteem.
Introduction to Attachment.
Attachment & Child Development.
Secondary Trauma.
E-Safety.
Child protection-Safe Guarding.
Child Development.
Caring for Children with Sexualised Behaviour.
Babies and Attachment

My main responsibilities and duties.
Responsible for the care of children placed in my own home by the local authority and providing day to day care for the child/children being looked after.
Working alongside other professionals to help fulfil the child's potential.
Promoting the healthy growth and development of the child.
To take part in implementing the child's care plan. Managing tasks such as contact with parents and other significant people who are important to the child.
To encourage the children in a positive understanding of their origins, religions and culture.
To ensure the children are kept safe from harm and abuse.
To act as an advocate for each child.
To work as part of a team.
To take part in all reviews, family meetings, case conferences and court hearings as required.
To keep written records of placements and contribute to reports.
To take appropriate and continued training.
To deal responsibility with confidential information.