Playworker Manager - Mr J Proudfoot & Mr R Robertson - Beverley, Hull
(2026-01)
Managing primary school after and holiday club with responsibilities for staff introduction, liaison with parents and professionals, observations and care planning, activity planning, and provision of safe environment for children and staff.
- Managed primary school after and holiday club
- Carried out introduction to new staff and students
- Liaised and attended meetings with staff, parents and other professionals, speech therapist, play co-ordinator, teachers and OFSTED
- Carried out observations and care plans for children, kept files, polices & procedures, risk assessment, health & safety and safeguarding children
- Attended training courses and supported new students and staff to become competent and confident practitioners
- Planned short and long term activities, regular stock taking, ordered materials and equipment for the setting
- Provided a safe and healthy, stimulating environment for children and staff, prevent any cross contamination and infections in the settings
- Support children with additional needs, ADHD, ASD, PTSD, anxiety
Support Worker - Progressive Care - Derby
(2024-11 - 2025-09)
- Promoted the wellbeing and safety of babies, children, and their mothers
- Provided essential care for infants while supporting parents to build positive, respectful relationships within their family unit
- Observed interactions, assessed family needs, and delivered key-work sessions tailored to each parent's circumstances, skills, and emotional resilience
- Ensured that all practices adhered strictly to current legislation, organisational procedures, and best practice guidance
- Monitored the safety of both children and parents, identified risks, and escalated concerns appropriately
- Worked closely with multi-agency teams such as social workers, therapists, health visitors, teachers, and OFSTED inspectors
- Developed trust and rapport with families, recognising that each family's needs are unique
- Conducted detailed observations and maintained comprehensive records of assessments, key-work sessions, and care plans
- Planned and delivered structured key-work sessions to help parents develop essential parenting skills, manage stress, and respond effectively to their child's needs
- De-escalated challenging behaviour, addressed parental anxiety, and supported families through complex life transitions
Peripatetic Manager - Mr J Proudfoot & Mr R Robertson - Bawtry, South Yorkshire
(2002-11 - 2013-04)
Managed day-to-day operations of primary school after-school and holiday clubs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children and staff. Conducted inductions, liaised with parents and professionals, carried out observations and care planning, managed stock, ensured compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of primary school after-school and holiday clubs, ensuring a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment for children and staff
- Conducted inductions and introductions for new staff and students, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure they became competent and confident practitioners
- Liaised and attended meetings with parents, school staff, and multi-agency professionals including speech therapists, play coordinators, teachers, and OFSTED inspectors to coordinate care and support for children
- Carried out regular observations, assessments, and care planning for children, maintaining accurate records, files, and reports while ensuring policies, procedures, and risk assessments were up to date
- Planned and delivered both short-term and long-term activities tailored to the developmental needs and interests of children
- Oversaw stock management, ordering materials and equipment as required to maintain a well-resourced, safe, and engaging setting
- Ensured full compliance with health and safety requirements and safeguarding standards, creating a secure and nurturing environment for all children
- Supported staff and students' professional development through training, supervision, and feedback, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality childcare
