Josephine Silk

I consider myself to be in good health, well organized, reliable, and an enthusiastic person who pays attention to detail in any task I'm given. I'm hard working and self-reliant, with the ability to remain calm and good humoured under pressure. I enjoy, and am capable, of working on my own or as part of a team.

Dental Receptionist - Pennypot Dental - Hythe, Kent

(2025-08)

I am responsible for providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for patients. My duties include managing appointments, answering telephone and email enquiries, maintaining accurate patient records, processing payments, handling confidential information, and liaising with dentists, nurses and patients to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the surgery.

Unemployed

(2020-11 - 2025-07)

Took a personal career break due to bereavement, during which I managed personal responsibilities.

Full-time Carer - Sandwich, Kent

(2012-01 - 2020-10)

I completed tasks every day for my Mum, who had Alzheimer's, and Dad, who had his own corresponding health issues. This included house maintenance, gardening, medication control, bill control and personal care. As my Mum moved to a nursing home, I moved in with my Dad after being diagnosed with terminal cancer until he passed in 2018. After this, I provided one-on-one care for my Mum in her nursing home, 5 hours a day, 7 days a week until she passed in 2020.

Sales Assistant - Sports Direct - Folkestone, Kent

(2011-07 - 2012-01)

I was involved in all aspects of retail including merchandising, delivery/stock control, customer focusing and cash handling. I terminated this employment to care for my Mum and Dad.

Sales Assistant - Madhouse - Folkestone, Kent

(2010-03 - 2011-06)

I was involved in all aspects of retail including merchandising, delivery/stock control, customer focusing and cash banking. This employment came to an end due to redundancy.

General Operative - Invicta Vac Ltd. - Sandwich, Kent

(2006-10 - 2010-02)

I worked in packing, which included quality control, packing plated items ready for shipping, working to meet deadlines, teamwork, and some office PC work. This employment ended due to redundancy.

General Operative - Kitney & Co. - Sandwich, Kent

(1998-09 - 2005-07)

My main duty was packing sterling silver gifts. I also held a supervisory role which included quality control, assembly lining, sales handling, working to deadlines and was also given basic clerical duties. I terminated this employment to have my daughter/maternity leave.

Key Training Scheme - Graphic Design, Printing and Photography - City & Guilds (1987 - 1988)

CSE's - English Literature, English Language, Mathematics, Sociology, Technical Graphics, Art & Craft - Sandwich Secondary School (1982 - 1987)

Sandwich Junior School (1978 - 1982)