Claire Barker

Childcare Practitioner

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Lowestoft NR339EEMember since August 21, 2026

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About

I am a middle aged well presented fun loving person who has had 6 children of my own, I loved being a stay at home mum for their infants year/s helping them to develop and learn in a nurturing happy environment. Three of my children have asd which was apparent in their early years, proving challenging but rewarding. they are all grown up and independent young people now. I always knew my choice would be to work alongside children from when my siblings were born I had complete love of young children.

After completing college (Btec national diploma in childhood studies) I had a range of jobs before having my family. For the past 9 years I work alongside my partner who owns a private Sre medical business since this Stted in with having young children at home this includes working with the general public in various settings like Slm sets, horse jumping, Sreworks, fetes festivals etc I hold an advanced dbs. I still work as a medic but this is as and when and it became time to Snd a more regular line of work to support my family.

I currently work at a children's home in Heckingham as a child care practitioner supporting 8 young people with complex disabilities and needs and whilst I enjoy my time there I'm Snding myself still wanting to work within a nursery setting.

Experience

Childcare Practitioner - Specialist Education Services - Hales - Hales

(2025-01)

To provide care for up to 8 children with complex health needs and disabilities within a dual registered children's home.

Ensure daily care routines are completed
Maintain bedrooms, supplies of clothes, and ensure washing is completed
Accomplish medical needs and take children to appointments and clubs
Spend time with children in the learning centre to assist with their individual learning plans
Maintain communications with the young persons parents and social workers
Ensure that daily logs and records are completed in accordance to ofsteds regulations
Assist with family contact
Cover overtime at short notice and regular sleep ins as part of the contract
Ensure each individual child is in the position to thrive and develop

Medical First Responder - Falcon fire & rescue ltd - Belstead

(2018-11)

Working as part of a team or alone, depending on the requirements of the position.

Respond appropriately to medical situations in line with the type of job (private sector)
Take instructions from the lead medic and complete necessary paperwork as necessary
Ensure everyone receives the best possible care and outcome

Carer for family member - Lowestoft

(2014-09)

Caring for my children who have a diagnosis of autism. Carrying out daily tasks. Supporting their additional needs at home and attending meetings at the school and with the local authorities. Two out of the three children with a diagnosis live at home, one is an adult now and the other is my daughter (12).

Stay at home mum

(2000-09)

At present I'm mainly a stay at home mum with the additional medical work I do in my spare time. Running of the home, organising bills keeping on top of cleaning and maintenance whilst ensuring 6 children have the best up bringing.

BT Operator - BT Group - Lowestoft

(1999-01 - 2000-09)

Answer 192 directory enquiries within a call center
Work to targets of calls answered per hour
Operate the main door to the building allowing people in and out whilst taking the 192 calls
Maintain high levels of customer service satisfaction

Sales Assistant - Clarks - Great Yarmouth

(1995-04 - 1999-01)