Gemma Hunt
Foster Carer
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About
A highly reliable individual with a diverse range of skills attained by working within demanding sectors such as child fostering. Proven patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations whilst being able to multitask and possessing a strong desire to help others within the local community. Now seeking a fresh challenge to further develop existing attributes with a professional environment and willing to undertake any further training that may be required.
Available for an immediate start and able to work on a full-time basis.
Experience
Foster Carer - Bromley Council
(2021-09)
Key Achievement: looking after a very young baby with complex health needs.
- Welcoming a child or young person to be part of the family
- Caring for and meeting the emotional and social needs of a child
- Helping with schoolwork and promoting a positive attitude to education
- Keeping young people safe from harm and abuse
- Supporting young people in my care and putting their views forward such as assisting them with health issues
- Involving birth parents where possible and being an advocate for the young person
- Completing daily logs and giving access to the over 18s
- Attending supervision meetings once a month and training sessions to update knowledge
- Talking to others during support groups
- Working with trained psychologists when necessary
Salon Owner - Gossips 126 - Lee – London
(2005 - 2024-09)
- Ordering stock and liaising with different suppliers such as Loreal
- Creating contracts of employment for new recruits
- Interviewing potential candidates and dealing with disciplinaries issues
- Working with Sheers Academy and taking on new trainees
- Keeping all admin records up to date and completing tax and VAT returns
- Processing staff hours by managing the payroll system
- Dealing with customers and applying hair color treatments when required
- Managing the day-to-day running of the salon and ensuring staff were performing
Football Coach - Charlton Football Club
Education
GCSE - English, Mathematics and Science - John Roan Secondary School
City and Guilds in Sports Science - Sports Science - Southwark College
