Early Years Supervisor - Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead - Loanhead, Midlothian
(2022-12)
To plan, organise and supervise play opportunities for the various age groups within my care
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents to improve communication regarding child progress.
- Delivered regular updates to parents about their child's day-to-day experiences at the nursery.
- Developed high-quality childcare programmes by implementing educational and enrichment activities.
- Managed parental concerns professionally whilst maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Coordinated with external agencies for additional support services as needed by children or families.
- Organised fun-filled activities that foster social interaction amongst children.
- Provided safe and stimulating environment for children, promoting their learning and development.
- Overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring tasks were completed to a high standard.
- Leading team meetings, ensuring clear communication amongst all members.
- Supported children with additional support needs during my practice and attended multi agency meetings alongside other professionals to create action plans to help the child thrive in their development
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Followed policies, guidance, frameworks and legislation through my practice.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
Early Years Practitioner - Scallywags Children's Nursery Loanhead - Loanhead, Midlothian
(2020-08 - 2022-12)
- Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Served as Key Person for 10+ children.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
- Worked as part of a team to create a warm and nurturing environment for the children to be welcomed into.
- Worked closely with children with additional support needs. Planned next steps using the 'Up, Up and Away' document and supported children with ASN as a 1:1.
Counter Assistant - Chicken Cottage - Livingston, West Lothian
(2016-07 - 2020-08)
- Assisted colleagues during busy periods to maintain smooth operation of outlet.
- Performed opening and closing procedures as per company policy, ensuring store readiness every day.
- Helped create attractive displays that caught the eye of potential buyers.
- Prepared food items as per orders, maintaining taste consistency and quality standards.
- Enhanced store cleanliness with diligent maintenance tasks.
- Served customers quickly during peak hours to minimise waiting time.
- Upheld hygiene standards in food preparation areas for safe consumption by customers.
- Managed stock levels to optimise availability of products.
- Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate accounting at end of shift.
- Maintained a positive attitude whilst interacting with customers, fostering a friendly shop environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing customer loyalty.
