Cara Jackson

Dedicated and versatile professional with a strong background in childcare and customer service, specialising in engaging activity planning and fostering positive relationships with both children and parents. Proven leader with excellent communication skills, adept at creating supportive environments for learners while managing teams effectively.

After School Practitioner - InSafeHands - Renfrew

(2025-02)

Permanent position

• Developed engaging activities for diverse out-of-school learners.
• Collaborated with parents to enhance student support and engagement.
• Providing and preparing healthy snack items.

Barista Maestro - Costa Coffee - Braehead

(2019-05 - 2025-02)

Permanent position

• Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines
• Demonstrated outstanding product knowledge to achieve high customer satisfaction levels.
• Managed a team by myself whilst delegating roles to optimise their best skills and keeping the shop organised.

Childcare Practitioner - Enchanted Forest - Inverkip

(2016-10 - 2018-03)

Permanent position

• Encouraged learning and development through play, activities and teaching.
• Gained trust quickly and built strong relationships with both children and parents.
• Experience in food preparation and food handling when serving meals to the children.

SVQ Level 3 - Social Services (children and young people) - Enchanted Forest (2017)

Higher - English, French, Geography - Largs Academy (2016)