Salma Osman Omar

Dedicated and compassionate support professional with experience across childcare, school catering, nursery facilities, and humanitarian support settings. Skilled in maintaining safe, hygienic and well-organised environments while providing practical support to children, families and vulnerable individuals. Experienced in safeguarding, confidential record keeping, service coordination and culturally sensitive communication.

Reliable, discreet and calm under pressure, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Catering Assistant at Primary School (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Prepared and served nutritious meals for primary school students while following food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling procedures.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen, dining and food preparation areas.
• Monitored food stock and inventory, ensuring appropriate storage, handling and rotation of food products.
• Cleaned kitchen equipment, completed dishwashing and supported waste disposal and general kitchen maintenance.
• Worked collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver efficient, organised and on-schedule meal services.

Nursery Facilities Assistant at Nursery (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Maintained clean, safe and welcoming nursery classrooms, play areas, restrooms and shared spaces.
• Regularly cleaned and disinfected surfaces, toys and equipment to reduce health and safety risks.
• Managed waste disposal and kept facility areas tidy, organised and well maintained throughout the day.
• Followed health and safety procedures, including the safe handling and storage of cleaning products.
• Worked efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a busy childcare environment.

Refugee Support Worker at United Nations (UN) Entebbe Campus (2014-01 – 2016-12)

• Provided practical and compassionate support to refugees with daily needs, settlement and integration into local communities.
• Guided individuals and families in accessing essential services, including healthcare, education and housing.
• Supported vulnerable people, including children and individuals with additional needs, with sensitivity and respect.
• Maintained accurate and confidential case notes and records in line with organisational procedures.
• Worked with local authorities and non-governmental organisations to coordinate appropriate support services.
• Followed safeguarding, protection and confidentiality requirements to promote the safety and wellbeing of service users.

Secondary School Diploma in Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Arabic, History, Geography, English and Somali – Formal Private Education Network (2010-01 – 2014-12)