Ellie Polglase

I am a reliable, responsible, honest, and enthusiastic individual. I am now out of education and willing to learn more, in a place of work. I am hard-working, and always willing to listen and learn new skills. I have experience in a diverse range of working environments, which have allowed me to develop managerial skills and a strong sense of responsibility.

Photographer at Land's End Landmark (2026-03 – Present)

I currently work taking photographs at the World Famous Land's End Signpost.

• Capturing the special highlights of family holidays and turning them into memories
• Making keyrings, fridge magnets, snow globes, and framing photographs

Care Worker and Activities Co-ordinator at Benoni Nursing Home LTD (2025-06 – 2026-01)

I worked in a nursing home, having taken a side step in my career in carework. This job involved supporting with personal care, but in my dual-role I was also the activities co-ordinator, supporting the wellbeing of residents and promoting access to the outside world wherever possible.

Domiciliary Care Worker at Tremenheere Home Care LTD (2024-01 – 2025-05)

I worked as a domiciliary care worker, providing care for the elderly and disabled.

• Provided personal care
• Prepared meals
• Administered medications
• Occasionally gave the service user access to the community
• Handled confidential information on every shift
• Required to complete legal documentation after each visit

Housekeeper at Youth Hostel Association (2023-03 – 2023-08)

I worked as a housekeeper for one season, where I took on diverse range of responsibilities.

• Handled personal information in a reliable manner

Sales Assistant at Warren's Bakery (2021-04 – 2022-09)

Serving the general public hot pasties, freshly ground coffee and cakes; also dealing with the correct change and taking card payments where necessary.

Family Business Assistant at J&T Polglase Log Merchants

Family business – from a young age, fulfilling a role that includes safely manoeuvring wood logs while preventing dangerous occurrences, assisting in wood deliveries and maintaining a friendly stature.

Work Experience Placement at Nancealverne School

Completed work experience during college at Nancealverne School, working with students with various disabilities and learning about how teaching methods and content can be adapted to accommodate their learning needs.

Higher National Certificate in Applied Psychology – Penwith College, Penzance (2023-09 – 2025-03)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care – Penwith College, Penzance (2021-09 – 2023-06)

STA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace – Penwith College, Penzance (2023-06)

STA Level 3 Award in Recognition and Management of illness and injury in the workplace – Penwith College, Penzance (2023-06)

GCSE in Multiple subjects – Cape Cornwall School, St.Just (2016-09 – 2021-06)