Special Needs Care in Bedford

| Previously I worked as a nanny in central London doing various jobs for 11 years before I had my daughter in 2002 before moving onto fostering. As a foster carer I have cared for children with varying degrees of complex needs. The last two children were greatly affected by their conditions. I met and cared for a newborn in hospital until he was able to join my family at home. Whilst on SCU I realised he was blind. He came home with severe developmental delay. bi-lateral brain damage and severe visual impairment needing a lot of medication. I cared for him until adoption in 2016. Since then I have a toddler with pre-diagnosis of Autism who suffers very high levels of Sensory Processing Disorder my last fostered child was premature and at 3years was developing at approximately 8 weeks. My experience as a nanny is varied on a wide scale including nannying, night nannying, proxy parenting, tutoring for upto 7yrs during the pandemic and sleep training. Helping children through their developing age and stage of development with immaginative and structured play.

| Hello my name is Alisha. I have a lot of experience with non verbal children, adhd autism and sensory difficulties. I have previously worked as a teacher1:1 SEN in a nursery and have a non verbal child myself. I have previously worked as a care assistant in a care home for around 18 months and also worked for a lovely man 2 hours a day doing things such as showering him, cleaning doing his shopping making cups of teas offering support and a conversation. Resetting his bedding washing and drying clothes.

| I am a very positive and caring individual with a big heart. I have been working within the care sector for the last 10 years and have gathered a wealth of knowledge and skills. My experience has been developed through working with complex individuals over time. This includes elderly patients with complex health needs and mental conditions. However for the last 8 years I have been supporting children with complex learning disabilities and a wide range of other health conditions and challenging behaviours. I love working with children and supporting the growth and development of the next generation. I have changed my role at work and have more time to reach out and support others. I am hard working, reliable, compassionate, empathetic and have all of the general support worker skills and training. I am happy to support with medication, personal care, community access, domestic duties and support with positive behaviour assistance and anything else. I have excellent organisation and communication skills and have experienced communication in all styles especially with children on the autistic spectrum. Thank you for reading I hope to hear from you soon.

| Hello, I am a very ambitious young woman who enjoys working and learning. I work for Bedfordshire Central Council as a Support Officer in a Special Needs pl Children's Home wish I absolutely love, as this line of work is something which I am most passionate about. As part of this role/job I have completed numerous special training such as Team Teach and the safe handling and giving Medication. I am DBS Registered/Certified which I have also registered to the Official Government Update Service - this allows other employers/persons to request this also and keeps it up to/in date constantly. I also hold a qualification in First Aid for Child Carer's, and various other medical/specialist qualifications and training too which i am happy to provide evidence for on request. I have gained numerous qualifications over my years in education. My proudest and highest academic achievements are my Undergraduate Degree with Honours in English and Theatre which I obtained a 2:1, and then most recently my Masters Postgraduate Diploma in Film Studies. I am also finishing another Level 3 qualification in SEN (Special Educational Needs). Prior to University I gained seven different A Level equivalent qualifications. I studied two different BTEC level 3 diplomas (both equivalent to 3 A Levels). The first in Public Services, and the second in Access to Teaching where I studied English Language, Literature, Numeracy, Algebra, The Sciences, IT and Child Development and Psychology. During this time I carried out 6 months of school placement at Stratton Upper School working with children and young adults with special needs, and the special needs school in Biggleswade they are linked too. I found this very rewarding. Before this I also carried out placement in a lower school too working in a year 3 #####.## third Level 3 qualification is in Food Safety and Hygiene. Previous qualifications to this are my AS qualification in Drama at grade C, and then eight GCSE's all at grades B and C; *English Language - B *English Literature - B *Double Science - CC (2xGCSE award) *Math - C *Physical Education - B *Food Technology - B My personal life consists of my life at home - I life with my mother and two younger sisters whom I have helped my mother bring up as she is a single parent. My boyfriend of over 7 years also lives with us, and soon we are hoping to buy our own house here in Bedford/Bedfordshire. I have a few hobbies which I enjoy, including my love for film and love of animals. I also enjoy singing and performing. I have always been extremely sporty, particularly in Karate and Gymnastics. Cooking is another great passion of mine, and I enjoy baking in my spare time. Other information about me; I do not smoke or drink. I have a full, clean driving license. I own my own car and have access to two others. I am very passionate and hard working. I am confident, down to earth and caring. I enjoy a challenge and always put my all into my work. I believe I have a wide range of experience working with people of all walks of life. I feel I am polite, punctual, well spoken and well mannered.

| I’m a 26 year old Learning Disability Nurse. I qualified In October 2014 and became the school nurse as at a a special needs school for 3 years. I have spent the last 2 years travelling and living in Australia - while working in care units/ I’ve spent a lot of time in different settings; respite, residential, challenging behaviour units for both children and adults and in the community. I have a lot of experience working with individuals who have diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome and more. I have experience working with individuals who have Gastronomy tubes, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. I have experience and knowledge about medications and the ways they are administered. I’ve worked in a general hospital as a care assistant so I gained skills with patient’s personal care. I am caring, compassionate, very committed and patient. I have good people and great communication skills. I am very passionate about supporting people with additional needs and their families in both their family home and the community.

| I'm a Spanish girl looking for some extra work. I have 31 years old. I'm available weekends and all days after 5. I'm studying psicology and I had worked like a career in an ocupational center with person with a lot of kinds of dirorders. I was teacher in an association with child with TDAH and personal teacher too. And a very sensitive and happier person. Always positive, very energetic but the most important it's than I'm a very good person. Thanks for your atention!!

| Have over a year experience in taking care of special needs clients both in their homes and residential care homes.

| My name is Shannon I'm 23 years of age and I have has plenty of experience working with children of all ages with all types of mental health and physical health problems. I also have twins daughters of my own I've always wanted to work along side children of various ages its my main passion so if you're interested in hiring me to help you then please email me on.

| Hi, I have been working as live in carer for 7 years, I have vast experience in care. I am caring reliable and I love to make a difference in people's lives. Maria

| I was a manager of several different supported living schemes for adults with a learning disability and also have worked as a domiciliary carer going to peoples homes giving extra care and support

| I have worked for several years both in the UK and USA supporting and teaching children with a particular interest in children with SEND. I have also previously worked as a carer for children with SEND. I took the children to local leisure activities as well as supporting the children and families in their homes.

| I am a qualified paediatric nurse who has a passion for child with complex needs. I have work with child with all type of complex need within the last 6 years both privately and through Mencap Summer playscheme providing and safe and enjoyable days out whilst providing family with support and well deserved respite.

| I worked in a care home with elderly people with special needs for 1 yr, I also have experience in nursery children who have SEN, I worked in this role for 2yrs. I also have a brother who has complex needs so understand how difficult the care can sometimes be.

| My name is wioletta, I am from Poland who have been living in the UK for 14 years. I am a person who loves people and especially those who need us. My experience is many years of caring for my mother, who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, and believes in many other ailments that resulted during the progressive disease of this terrible disease. Last year I decided to hire myself to take care of those in need, and at that time I got a caring certificate, I had some difficulties because there was a lot of material to pass, but I passed it all because the practice I had helped me a lot. As a comunity care Worker, I had the honor of meeting many wonderful people with whom I established a bond with ease, each person was special to me, with each one I worked differently, I could read between the lines, get to know them, learn as much as possible about what they like, if they would like this care was exercised. With each person I was looking for a different way of communication, if it was difficult. I gave each person such care as if they were a member of my family.

| Ive worked with special needs people around 2.5 years. Im very patient and caring person.