Nursery Assistant / Administrative Support - Oaktree Childcare
(2017-10 - 2020-09)
Volunteer role with various hours, including term-time and summer (16–40 hrs/week)
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring safety and wellbeing
- Assisted with daily routines, food preparation, and hygiene maintenance
- Carried out intensive cleaning of staff and children's areas, including toilets, play areas, entrances, offices, and kitchen spaces
- Organised cloakrooms, displays, and learning spaces
- Set up and maintained Google Drive and Workspace for administrative efficiency
- Reformatted parent communications, social media posts, and emails to ensure clarity and professionalism
- Assisted with transition from cash and cheque payments to online payment systems
Nursery Assistant - Oaktree Childcare
(2020-09 - 2023-08)
Paid employment with hours ranging from 16 hours per week during term time to 40 hours per week during summer periods.
- Worked both independently and as part of a team to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for children
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing at all times
- Progressed from site cleaning responsibilities to assisting in the direct care and supervision of children
- Supported children's daily routines, contributing to a positive and nurturing atmosphere
- Developed strong interpersonal skills by communicating effectively with colleagues, children, and parents in a friendly and reassuring manner
Freelance / Volunteer Work - Cleaning & Facilities Maintenance
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in various indoor and outdoor spaces
- Mopped floors, hoovered carpets, sanitised surfaces, and organised storage areas
- Took pride in delivering visually satisfying, orderly, and safe environments
- Replaced supplies and essential items when required, ensuring spaces remained fully stocked and presentable
- Monitored and organised cleaning materials and stock levels efficiently
- Carried out detailed cleaning duties including bathrooms, shared spaces, entrances, and high-traffic areas
- Worked independently and efficiently to complete tasks to a high standard
Course Representative - Liverpool Hope University
(2024-01)
- Represent student views and concerns in meetings with university staff, tutors, senior leadership, and course representatives across multiple departments
- Communicate student feedback, concerns, and suggestions professionally to help improve the overall student experience
- Support positive relationships between students and staff by ensuring individuals feel heard, represented, and supported within the learning environment
- Contribute ideas and proposals aimed at improving course structure, communication, engagement, and organisation across the university
- Work collaboratively with staff and fellow representatives to support constructive changes, problem-solving, and the continued quality and integrity of the course
- Develop strong leadership, interpersonal, organisational, and public speaking skills through regular advocacy, communication, and participation in professional discussions
