Wendy Thompson

Over the last 14 years I have worked as a full time Foster Carer of vulnerable children. A key skill of this role is keeping records, producing reports and attending professional multi agency meetings. I am now looking to return to employment, using the transferable skills I have gained. I consider myself a trustworthy and responsible individual with a focused personal commitment to the job. A team worker, I am also a self-starter but able to work with minimum supervision.

Foster Parent at Local Authority – Northampton & Lincolnshire (2011-01 – Present)

Giving day-to-day care to meet physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs, setting suitable boundaries for behaviour, helping with schoolwork and a positive attitude to education. Responsible for running household budgeting, prioritising and delegation of tasks. Recording development and wellbeing of individuals, liaising with social, medical and educational professionals, complying with all statutory responsibilities for Foster Carers, fully aware around issues relating to safeguarding.

Planning Administration Officer at Northampton Development Corporation (2007-01 – 2010-01)

Working as part of the planning team to provide comprehensive administrative support to the planning department.

• Manage and process planning applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records of all planning applications, decisions, and correspondence
• Serve as the first point of contact for planning inquiries
• Update and manage databases and systems related to planning applications and approvals

Right to Buy Officer at Northampton Borough Council (2000-01 – 2007-01)

• Answering general queries, progressing applications, following all regulations and statutory requirements
• Manage and process planning applications, ensuring all documentation is complete and submitted in a timely manner
• Liaise with various inter-government departments and stakeholders