Amanda

My Summary

My Experience

I have worked with children for over 15 years, working with children who have had special needs and disabilities. I am a dedicated and responsible babysitter with a strong passion for childcare and comprehensive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. Skilled in creating engaging and educational activities while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being.

Enfield Social Services
Foster Carer
(August 2005 – June 2022)
Duties include:
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children.
• Plan and engage in age-appropriate activities, including educational games, arts and crafts, and outdoor play.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for the children, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain a clean and organised environment, including children's play areas and bedrooms
• Cared for new-born children right through to the ages of 16.
• Engaged children in creative and educational activities, fostering their intellectual and social development.
• Assisted with homework and school assignments, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Established a positive and trusting relationship with the children and parents
• Provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment for foster children of various ages and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists, and other professionals to address the specific needs of each child.
• Advocate for the educational, medical, and emotional needs of foster children within the school system and community.
• Maintain detailed records of children's progress, behaviour, and milestones to assist in their overall development and transition plans.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to continuously enhance skills and stay updated on best practices in foster care.

My Qualifications

Professional Online Safety Awareness
(December 2020)

Safe Use of Medication
(January 2018)

Safeguarding & Child Protection Training
(May 2018)

Attachment: Building up good attachments within foster placements to prevent placement breakdown.
(June 2012)
Key Skills gained:
Key Modules – Common behaviour problems, Understandings attachment/bonding cycle, understanding conflict, Creating a healing, manageable environment.

Working with Birth Parents
(September 2012)

Safe Handling and De-escalation Skills
(November 2012)

Understanding and Responding to Self Harm
(January 2010)

Foster Carer Standers Training
(June 2005)

My Availability

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour

£10.00 and hour