EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT - Forrest Kindergarten - HawkHill Woods
(2025-06 - 2026-02)
- Encouraged independence through everyday routines such as snack preparation, dressing, and self-care.
- Promoted positive behaviour and emotional regulation through calm and empathetic communication.
- Worked collaboratively with key workers and senior practitioners to implement developmental assessments and transitions.
- Supported outdoor learning and nature-based exploration to enhance sensory and physical development.
EARLY YEARS ASSISTANT - Forest kindergarten - Lauriston Castle
(2024-08 - 2025-06)
- Supported children with additional support needs and different learning needs, achieve their personal outcomes.
- Supported the day to day running of the nursery, in compliance with Health and Safety guidelines and ensuring the children's welfare.
- Implemented child-led experiences through creative activities
- Family engagement and communication adult navigator - medics against violence
(2023-07 - 2024-07)
- Provided practical and emotional support to adults with complex needs, empowering them to make positive lifestyle changes.
- Applied trauma-informed, strengths-based practice to build resilience and autonomy.
- Collaborated with housing, welfare, and health agencies to address individual needs.
- Maintained accurate, confidential case notes and contributed to reflective team practice.
youth navigator - medics against violence
(2022-02 - 2023-07)
- Supported young people experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness risk, or additional support needs.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed personal support plans.
- Ensured compliance with GDPR, Health & Safety, and safeguarding policies.
- Advocated for access to education, employment, and housing services.
youth worker - corstorphin community centre
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Delivered 1:1 and group support to young people using a person-centred, trauma-aware approach.
- Designed and facilitated wellbeing workshops promoting resilience and self-esteem.
- Collaborated with families to provide mentoring and parenting support.
- Kept detailed records in line with GDPR and service protocols.
Youth Support Worker
(2020-01 - 2020-07)
Supporting youths with mental health needs and neurodiversity to maintain their own tenancy
- Liaising with social housing providers around rent debts and repairs.
- Maintaining accurate written reports of support.
- Giving advice around budgeting.
1:1 Youth & young parents support worker - granton youth centre
(2019-01 - 2019-12)
- Managed a caseload of young people and families offering emotional and practical guidance.
- Supported clients to access welfare, housing, and education services.
- Encouraged autonomy and self-advocacy through consistent, supportive engagement.
PLAYWORKER - CENTRAL LEITH AFTER SCHOOL PROVISION
(2018-04 - 2018-08)
- Supported children in a safe, inclusive environment through creative and play-based learning.
- Helped manage challenging behaviours calmly and positively.
- Promoted wellbeing and healthy habits.
YOUTH WORKER - PILTON YOUTH AND CHILDRENS PROJECT
(2017-11 - 2018-06)
- Promoted confidence building and self-esteem through 1-2-1 and group work.
- Supported disadvantaged children and young people (ages 5–18) through mentoring and structured activities.
- Encouraged confidence, literacy, and numeracy through tailored interventions.
- Promoted equality, inclusion, and resilience through positive role modelling.
- Promoted healthy communication styles and mediated conflicts between young individuals.
