Jacqui

About Me

Organised, practical Nanny with little parental guidance. Experienced in both nursery and domestic environments, covering nutritional meals, educational activities and safe supervised play. Creative, compassionate and highly dependable nanny with 3 years as a nanny and 30 + years of child related jobs and life experience.

Dedicated to helping children reach their full potential.

Work Experience

Family Support Coordinator
HomeStart York – York
October 2023-present
Temp -Part time.
Promoting the work of the scheme as required.
Enrolling and training volunteers.
Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families.
Selecting and preparing suitable volunteers.
Matching and introducing volunteers to families.
Ensuring support to families is reviewed at regular intervals.
Introducing families to appropriate services.
Safeguarding child welfare.
Providing support, supervision and initial on-going training opportunities for volunteers.

Live out Nanny.
Zalecki Family – York
Temp Full Time
February 2023 to July 2023.
Shared care of B4 months at start of our time together.
Keeping the baby safe & entertained.
Bottle feeding related tasks.
Changing nappies and supporting with weaning.
Planning and preparing meals.
Assisting with bath time.
Engaging in play to support age-appropriate development.
Assisting with water babies.
Engaging play at baby gym.
Light housework and all nursery duties; replenishing nappies, keeping areas safe and clean.
Taking baby out for walks, park.

Live out Nanny.
Dodd Family - Hertfordshire
Full Time
January 2021 to January 2023.
Sole charge caring for 2 children aged G2.5 & B1.5, at the start of our time together.
Supporting them throughout the day, creating a positive environment.
Preparing the children for their day; breakfast, hygiene, dressing.
Changed nappies and supported in potty training.
Driving/ walking to nursery/school.
Indoor/outdoor play activities, educational activities. Playgroups.
Preparing and cooking healthy meals.
Tidying children’s areas and encouraging children to participate.
Taught children appropriate manners, ensuring they interacted well socially.
Caring for the health and wellbeing of the children and providing feedback to parent.

Perinatal & Under 1's Practitioner
OneYMCA Family Centre Services
Full Time
April 2019 to November 2020.
Promote perinatal support programmes, including, Baby Sing & Play, Stay & Play Under 1's.
Breastfeeding Support.
Introduction to Solids.
Maintain a strong presence at the NHS weekly antenatal clinic to engage with families.
Facilitate one to one support sessions with families.
Develop and facilitate post birth support groups including parent and child sessions.
Carry out 1-1 needs assessments with expectant parents and families with children under one.
Encourage and promote health improvement.
Work with and empower individuals to identify their own needs, aspirations and goals.

Trainee Tutor/Assessor
Hart LD
Full Time
April 2017 to April 2019.
Teaching level 1, level 2, and level 3 NVQ Qualifications for Health and Care Programmes for adult trainees and apprentices.
Design and delivery of mandatory units in Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Duty of Care, Person Centred Approach, Handling Information, Communication, Equality and Inclusion.
Workplace observation and assessment.
Marking students work, feedback and support.

Community Care Officer
Hertfordshire County Council
Full Time
October 2016 to April 2017.
Undertaking assessments of service users in hospital prior to discharge observation and assessment.
Maintaining a caseload and working as an advocate to support timely discharges from hospital with a package of care.
Working as a team to complete timely discharges.
Working with the multidisciplinary team to discuss the needs of the service users, ensuring appropriate Safeguarding concerns were addressed, monitored and actioned.
Maintaining up to date and accurate records.
Providing information to assist service users and carers.

Parent Carer Project Worker
Carers in Hertfordshire – Hertford
Temp- Full Time
October 2015 to October 2016
Managing a continually changing caseload of parent carers needs and aspirations through the provisions of 1-2-1 case work.
Review of individual assessments delivering care and support in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, referring parent carers to appropriate services for specialist information and support.
Developed excellent networking skills to enable successful collaboration with voluntary and statutory organisations, by attending various meetings, hubs, forums and day care centres.
Organised & hosted events, hubs & workshops, through liaising with Voluntary and statutory organisations, to promote the range of services, & support available to clients.

Information, Advice and Support Co-ordinator
Stroke Association – Essex
Temp - Full Time
October 2014 to September 2015.
Managed a continually changing caseload of clients post stroke through the provisions of 1-2-1 case work.
Co-producing assessments with client, based on individual needs and aspirations.
Developing an action plan set of goals, with short- and long-term reviews, whilst being able to recognise and respond to signs of acute emotional distress and referring to appropriate professional services.
Working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, recognising their knowledge and skills to enable an effective supportive team in the health and wellbeing of the client.
Acting as an advocate for the stroke survivor.
Delivering information events and hosted stalls to promote the service and actively encouraged potential volunteers to sign up to help in the delivery of the organisation.

Midwife
Princess Alexandra Hospital – Essex
Full Time
August 2010 to August 2014.
Responsible for the health and wellbeing of mother and baby and not excluding the partner and extended family.
Supporting and assisting in the role of advocate for mums to be.
Empowering couples to make informed choices in the management of their own care.
Recognising and responding to changes in the process of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Referring client to appropriate health services and professionals.
Responsible for management of postnatal ward and mentor to newly qualified staff.
Co-produce individual care plans, review and maintain accurate and up to date records.

Maternity Care Assistant- interim - awaiting midwifery registration.
Princess Alexandra Hospital – Essex
Full Time
April 2010 to July 2010.
Supporting and reporting to the midwife in the daily care of new mums, offering breastfeeding support and advice on wellbeing of mother and baby.
Recognising and informing appropriate professional of any changes in the condition of the mother and baby.
Treating everyone with respect and dignity.
Communicating and liaising within the multidisciplinary team.

Sales Assistant
Various retail outlets
Hertfordshire
September 1983 to June 2000.
Customer service assistant. Greeting customers who enter the shop.
Stock control and management.
Assisting shoppers to find the goods and products they are looking for.
Responsible for processing cash and card payments.
Stocking shelves with merchandise.
Giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers.
Balancing cash registers with receipts.
Working within established guidelines, particularly with selected brands.
Responsible for security within the store and being aware of potential shoplifters and fraudulent credit cards etc.
Receiving and storing the delivery of stock
Keeping up to date with special promotions and displaying items.

Education
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford
March 2007 to March 2010
Bachelor of Science with Honours- Midwifery.

Harlow College
Essex
September 2005 to July 2006
GCSE in Maths B
A Levels in Higher Education.

Hadham Hall Secondary School
Hertfordshire
September 1978 to July 1983
C. S. E’s level B-D English, French, Biology, Art, Maths.

Other qualifications gained.
Supporting language development in the early years.
Understanding child development and the EYFS.
Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development.
EPIC Early Years, characteristics of effective learning, next steps, creativity and supporting home learning.
My Baby’s Brain- Brain Development and Positive Parenting.
My Baby’s Brain – Vulnerability, Trauma and Recovery.
Newborn Behavioural Observations.
Introduction to SEND.
UNICEF Breastfeeding Level 3.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
Introductions to Solids.
Delivery of Antenatal programmes including Preparing for Baby and Welcome to the World.
Safeguarding Children & Adults.
Baby Massage.

Other Information
Current DBS held on the update service.
Full driving licence with use for work insurance,
References available on request.

Skills & Attributes
Kind.
Calm.
Caring.
Nurturing.
Reliable.
Trustworthy.
Flexible.
Respectful & Well Mannered.
Firm but fair.
Active Listener.
Able to communicate with children and adults.
Punctuality and timekeeping.
Sense of Humour.
Excellent organisation.
Self-motivation and ability to take the initiative.