Catherine Walshaw
Early Help Coordinator in Family and Prevention
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About
I am a dedicated and dependable professional, who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, adaptability and a positive attitude in all tasks I undertake. I am known for my excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. I thrive in collaborative environments while also being capable of working independently. My commitment to continuous improvement and reliability ensures that I meet deadlines, exceed expectations, and contribute effectively to team goals.
Experience
Early Help Practitioner at Wakefield Council (2020-06 – Present)
Assessment writing, managing case load, multi-agency working, chairing meetings, creating and delivering nurture programmes using strength-based approach to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
- Assessment writing
- Managing own case load
- Multi agency working
- Chairing multiple meetings
- Created and delivered a full Nurture programme for Wakefield council
- Strength's-based approach to reduce risk, increase resilience and improve outcomes for children
- Work in partnership with a range of agencies
- Contribute to the delivery of effective interventions for change
- Follow policies and procedures
Family Coordinator at East Riding Council (2019-09 – 2020-06)
Assessment writing, managing case load, multi-agency working, chairing meetings, strength-based approach to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
- Assessment writing
- Managing own case load
- Multi agency working
- Chairing multiple meetings
- Strength's-based approach to reduce risk, increase resilience and improve outcomes for children
- Work in partnership with a range of agencies
- Contribute to the delivery of effective interventions for change
- Follow policies and procedures
Accounts Assistant at Prestige Kitchens and Bedrooms (2016-09 – 2019-09)
Accounts management using Sage 50, credit control, HR duties including interviewing and staff training, sales and purchase ledger management, and cash handling.
- Sage 50 accounts - receivable and payable
- Credit Control
- HR duties, including interviewing new members of staff and training staff on Sage 50
- Sales and purchase ledger
- Cash handling
Accounts Assistant at WSG UK Ltd (2011-08 – 2016-08)
Management accounts, month/year end, payroll management for over 50 employees, bank requisitions, supplier payments, cash flow, P&L, ledger management, HR duties, staff management, and operations support.
- Management accounts
- Month/year end
- Payroll manager to over 50 employees including bonus and per diem
- Monthly bank requisitions
- Supplier payments
- Cash flow
- P&L
- Managing sales ledger
- Managing purchase ledger
- Managing both receivable and accounts payable
- HR duties including interviewing, new starter training
- Managing staff including receptionist and purchase ledger clerk
- Working alongside CEO and operations
- Undertaking operations duties such as organising travel and accommodation for mainland and overseas
Sales Assistant / Assistant Manager at Furniture Innovations Ltd (2008-10 – 2011-07)
Customer service, cash handling, staff management, and delivery coordination.
- Customer service
- End of day cash take
- Managing staff when store manager was off
- Managing deliveries
Receptionist / Customer Services at Degussa Ltd (2007-08 – 2008-07)
Apprenticeship working with Human Resources, Operations and Finance teams.
- Apprenticeship
- Working closely with Human Resources manager, Operations manager and finance team
Education
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care
AAT Level 2 in Accounting
Level 1, 2, 3 in Business Administration
