Daisy
Babysitter in Birmingham
Female Member since Apr 2019 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 03 Jul 2025
My Summary
About Me
Experienced, Level 4 qualified Senior Children and Families Practitioner with 7+ years supporting children from infancy to late adolescence across residential care, education, and early years settings. Specialised in trauma-informed care using the PACE model, with a foundation in the arts and professionally trained in therapeutic arts programme. Recognised for advocacy, leadership, and creating nurturing environments for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
I've made the recent transition to becoming a Therapeutic Respite Foster Parent, meaning that I'm more readily available for ad-hoc childcare and babysitting.
Based in Kings Heath, Birmingham.
My Experience
Senior Team Leader – Level 4 qualified Children and Families Practitioner
Forte Care Ltd – Birmingham | Feb 2023 – Present
Lead trauma-informed care for looked after children with complex emotional needs in residential settings ages 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
Deliver therapeutic parenting using the PACE and Secure Base model.
Manage medication, CLA reports, care plans, facilitate pathway planning and multi-agency working.
Train and supervise junior staff; conduct interviews; facilitate pathway planning and provide regular on-call managers cover for the home.
Supporting children who experience complex needs, including children transitioning from secure mental health facilities, children involved in the criminal justice system and children who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Paganel Primary School – Birmingham | Sep 2021 – Feb 2023
Independently provided 1:1 and group support for children with SEND (ASD, FASD, ADHD, non-verbal children, EAL and trauma)
Collaborated with families, teachers and wider team around the child to implement personalised learning plans
Residential Support Worker (EBD – Solo Home)
Forte Care Ltd – Birmingham | Jul 2021 – Sep 2021
Delivered 1:1 emotional and behavioural support in children’s residential settings during school holidays
Supported independent living skills and administrative care duties
I was since offered a full -time position in 2023 (see above).
ASD Learning Support Assistant (1:1)
Monarch Education – Birmingham | Jan 2021 – Jul 2021
Supported a Year 1 pupil with Autism in transitioning from mainstream to SEN provision
Designed individual learning plans and monitored academic/social development
Residential Support Worker (EBD)
Supernova Resourcing LTD – Birmingham | Jul 2020 – Dec 2020
Worked in group residential homes for young people aged 11–18 with complex trauma and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Provided holistic care including education support, emotional development, and behaviour management
Full-Time Nanny & Tutor
Private – Birmingham | Jun 2019 – Jul 2020
Cared for twin children aged 6 - supporting educational and personal routines
Organised enriching, inclusive activities and maintained strong parent communication
Supporting transition to living in the UK and English as an additional language – meeting cultural and religious needs.
EARLY EXPERIENCE including
EYFS Childcare Practitioner
Beehive Childminding – Nottingham | May 2015 – Aug 2016
Delivered personal care, early years education, and milestone tracking for children 6mo–12yrs
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Bagthorpe Primary School – Nottingham | 2012 – 2015
My Qualifications
Level 3 and 4 Diploma – Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
Sutton Coldfield Training | Birmingham | August 2024
BA (Hons) Fine Art
Birmingham City University | 2016–2019
Level 3 Extended Diploma – Art & Design
Vision West Nottinghamshire College | 2015–2016
Level 2 Children & Young People’s Workforce
Beehive Childminding | 2015–2016 (Completed alongside role)
My Availability
Available for ad-hoc childcare/babysitting.
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| Last Updated: 25/06/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
15
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Prevent (added 02/03/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Young People (added 02/03/2021)
- Training Certificate: Child Protection in Education (added 02/03/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Information and Communication Technology (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Intermediate Level Appren in Children and Young People's Workforce in the Apprenticeship Sector for Occupations in Social Care and the Care of Children and Young People (added 17/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate for The Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF) (added 17/05/2020)
- Exam Certificate: Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree, Second Class: Division 2 in Fine Art (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Fun on the Floor (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: The Nottinghamshire Conference Early Education for Two Year Olds (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Trash to Treasure - Exploring Free, Found and Open Ended Resources (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: 'Building the Future' A Shared Vision for Nottinghamshire Early Years (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children and the Protection of Children (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: An Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage (added 17/05/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 17/05/2020)
- Training Certificate: Health & Safety and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (added 17/05/2020)
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