Amelia

My Summary

My Experience

Having attained the CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education Level 3, I have worked with children in structured classroom environments, smaller information groups, nurseries and one to one.
My professional experience has been predominantly private nannying, working with families to ensure the smooth running of the household and being an additional member of the family, who can always be relied upon.

Professional Experience:
September 2022- Present
Waterbabies - Client relations

February 2020- September 2022
Office Assistant-
Working on a busy farm, completing all office administration to ensure the smooth running of day to day tasks.
Welcoming visitors, arranging meetings, sorting office spaces, opening post and dealing with any necessary issues as they arise. Answering all calls that come into the office and transferring where appropriate.
Researching and setting up our HR system by uploading information, scheduling meetings with new starters and dealing with and resolving any disputes with current employees and putting into place appropriate steps where needed.
Working with our insurance team to ensure we have the cover we need at all times. Implementing Health and Safety policies on the farm in all areas, arranging courses and documents to ensure all staff are up to date.
Submitting meter readings every month to relevant companies and uploading data to excel.
Using Xero to assist the account manager, uploading bills and creating invoices.
Managing two Air BNB cottages, responding to enquiries and checking the cottages to ensure high standards are always in place.

May 2019- May 2020
Nanny -
Family with 4 children aged 12, 14 and 16.
Working for a professional family. Organising everything within the busy schedule and keeping on top of all admin within a busy household. Organising 4 children’s diaries, arranging appointments, running errands, organising other staff duties.

Jan 2019- June 2019
Maternity cover Nursery assistant at Hook Norton preschool playgroup.
Following daily routines within the setting. Using the EYFS to carry out activities. Working closely with other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the day.

Dec 2015- March 2019
After school care- collection from school, driven home. Homework, dinner and bath. Full days throughout school holidays. Arranging play dates and groups as necessary. Nursery duties within the home.

May 2015- Oct 2015
Recruitment consultant for nanny agency- interviewing potential candidates for families, diary preparation and time management were key in this role. Correctly matching right candidates for roles arranging interviews for parents and helping them find the right person to work within their home. Follow up appointments to ensure each party was happy and resolving any issues as and when they arise.

Cabin crew Jan 2013- April 2015
Working for Emirates airline as cabin crew based in Dubai. Visited over 50 countries and had an amazing time, regularly babysat for families on my days off and picked up temporary roles working closely with holiday makers during their stay.

Private nanny- May 2012- December 2012- temp sole charge role
Working for a professional family caring for their three children, new born twins and a 3 year old. Managed all children’s activities, planned and prepared healthy nutritional meals and created a stimulating environment. Sole responsibilities between the hours of 6am-4pm. Daily diaries written and ensured milestones were met alongside the early year’s foundation stage.

Private Nanny - November 2010 to May 2012
Worked for a professional family caring for their three children, one of which has special needs. Managed all children activities, writing weekly plans according to the early year’s foundation stage, planning and preparing healthy nutritional meals and creating a stimulating environment.
Sole responsibilities between the hours of 7am-7pm.

Arnold Lodge School - Holiday Activity Leader - July 09 - Aug 10
Planned and organised daily activities for children aged 4-8 years. During school holidays I was responsible for managing a team of 5 colleagues, ensuring each child’s safety and wellbeing at all times and ensuring the smooth daily running of the activities.
We would have morning team talks before the sessions began, discussing what the day ahead would involve.
As we had free range of the school we were able to use lots of different facilities and equipment.

Ski Beat Ltd - Nanny - Nov 08 - April 09
Full time Nanny in the French Alps for five months during the Ski season. Provided one to one child care as well as working as part of the Crèche team planning activities, undertaking risk assessments and creating a stimulating and safe environment for all guests.

Earlier roles

•Private Nanny - July 07 - Oct 08
•St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School - - Classroom Assistant Jan 08 - July 08 and Oct 09 - Feb 10
•Dassett C of E Primary School - Classroom Assistant - Sept 06 - Feb 07
•Little Grasshoppers Day Nursery - Nursery Assistant - Feb 07 - July 07
•Lighthouse Day Nursery: Nursery Assistant - Sept 07 - Dec 07
•Waitress/ Bar work - Oct 06 - Jan 13

My Qualifications

Additional qualifications.
Paediatric First Aid training
Paediatric Sepsis training
Level 2- Food Hygiene
Safeguarding

Education
GCSE’s
A--C Drama, English Language, English Literature, French, History, RE, Science Double, Textiles and Maths
Warwickshire College Leamington Spa- Sept 06- May 08
CACHE Diploma Child Care and Education C C D

My Availability

I am looking for part time hours or weekend work.
Happy to discuss all options so do get in touch.

Willing to work in & around Oxfordshire area, surrounding villages & Warwickshire.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

Negotiable