Special Needs Care in Totnes

| I have worked with people for 4 years now. People with learning disabilities, illness, physical disabilities, elderly, and children. I have done supported living, one to one support, day services and live-in care. I am good at adjusting to peoples needs, and learning what works for individuals. I really enjoy getting to know new people and finding out what they love, and making sure they're getting the best that they can out of life. I am creative, i love playing music, painting, being in nature and cooking.

| Having studied Art Psychotherapy I have learnt to be a good listener and to also recognise certain behaviours without words. I have worked with children and adults with many different abilities and behaviours. I am good at thinking on my feet and being able to change plans and activities to suit the child mood and preferences. I'm very creative, flexible and adaptable. I began working in schools in London as a TA and learning mentor with specials needs and mainstream primary school children in 2009. I used my knowledge attained whilst studying art psychotherapy and TEFL teaching (English), and mainly worked on a one to one basis. I then studied to become a community art leader and began running art workshops for children and adults in Cornwall / London / Devon. I also run classes for children and mums and babies in Yoga.(YA Certified 2007) In recent years I studied again Level 3 home based childcare, safeguarding children, food and hygiene, SEND.. My working hours are flexible. I am looking for regular work in the Totnes area but not Wednesdays and Saturday mornings as I teach English classes.

| I am very caring, responsible and down-to-earth, and am dedicated in my role. My work ethic is to make each person I am in touch with feel comfortable, secure and cheerful. I have some experience in child-care and assisting elderly people in their home. I am currently available for part-time employment, and can care for children, elderly people, and people with special needs whose care does not require professional training. Although I have no professional qualifications, I am working toward my NVQ Level 3 at this time, and hope to have achieved it by mid-2020. If you have any further questions. please don't hesitate to contact me, and we can meet for an interview upon your request.