1. Natasha Payne
43 White Lion Walk, Gosport, PO121BN - 07508 940250 - njpayne88@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/tash-payne/47/691/7a7
Personal Statement
I view myself as highly motivated, adaptable and quick to learn. I have developed excellent
communication and organisational skills and an invaluable work ethic. I am able to use my own
initiative, but have also shown capability working within a team to meet objectives and
deadlines. I have operated in care and administrative roles, developing many different aspects
of expertise within these areas and becoming an asset to the business. I have a very affable
nature and enjoy healthy working relationships with my colleagues. With over ten years’
experience, reinforced with formal qualifications I am a valuable addition to any department.
Key Skills
• Computer literate in a number of applications.
• Ability to produce consistently accurate work even whilst under pressure. Ability to
multi task and manage conflicting demands.
• Leadership and people management.
• Strong organizational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Experience
Carer, from home: Gosport, Hampshire
September 2011-Present
Skill and Duties;
• Implementing and evaluating all levels of care.
• Supervising and evaluating the delivery of nursing care from external organisations.
• Planning a patients discharges from hospital and if required liaising with community nurses, GPs
and social workers.
• Utilising specialist medical and healthcare equipment.
• Ensuring that care plans are implemented and evaluated on a regular basis.
• Managing family planning and health clinics in partnership with other healthcare teams.
As shown above, I am required to be able to complete tasks using a wide range of skills, knowledge and
experience which are both adaptable and transferable in employment and real world situations.
Starfish Children's Day Nursery (The Little Shipmates Family), Fareham, Hampshire
Nursery Practitioner: May 2008 – September 2011
After completing my NVQ Lvl 2 in Childcare, I transferred to Starfish Nursery to begin as a Nursery
Practitioner, and to complete the next level of my NVQ training.
Skills and Duties;
• Actively promoting and supporting the inclusion of all children; learning and passing on
2. knowledge and acceptance of their differences, such as culture, language or needs. .
• To be responsible for organising the environment inside and out to ensure that resources and
equipment are safe and clean for use, fully available and appropriate.
• To support the nursery’s commitment on safeguarding children in all aspects of the nursery
service.
• To monitor and evaluate children's learning through a range of assessment and monitoring
strategies and to provide objective and accurate feedback parents/guardians on children’s
achievements and progress.
• To liaise with, and have a healthy professional relationship with the parents/guardians, to
support their role in children's learning. To provide constructive feedback on children’s
progress/achievement, on a day-to-day basis or through parent meetings.
• To be proactive in the continuation of your own learning to improve the outcomes for children
and their families.
• To have a clear knowledge of and adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations, and to attend
meetings as required and participate in training opportunities and performance development.
Woodentots Childcare Nursery, Fareham, Hampshire
Apprentice Nursery Nurse: June 2006 – May 2008
I worked at Woodentot Nursery as an apprentice, whilst earning my NVQ Level 2 in Childcare.
• Contribution of a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
placed in the Nursery.
• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• Preparation and completion of activities to suite the child's stage of development.
• To ensure the provision of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children
from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
• To be aware of the reputation of the Nursery and to uphold its standards at all times.
Volunteer Work
Gosport Opportunity Centre, Gosport, Hampshire
Childcare Assistant: July 2006 – August 2006
• Supervising, entertaining and teaching children of a wide range of ages and disabilities.
• High levels of hygiene and health and safety awareness.
• Providing information and advice as a first point of contact to parents and carers.
• Creating reports and daily care plans for the children.
Waterside Community Centre, Gosport, Hampshire
Waitress/ Breakfast Chef: 2003 – 2006
• Building high levels of rapport with customers in the centre in order to make them feel welcome;
memorising orders and specials requirements.
• Working as part of an effective catering team to provide the best service to all customers at all
times.
• Cross training in other roles such as a cleaning and child care for the younger members.
• Regular meetings, suggesting new approaches to increase productivity and public relations.
3. Bay House School, Gosport, Hampshire
Anti Bullying Counsellor: January 2004 – July 2004
• Encourage clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others.
• Actively listen to client concerns and empathising with their position.
• Accept without bias the issues raised by clients.
• Help clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns.
• Refer clients to other sources of help, as appropriate, and keep accurate records.
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Education
Fareport Training and Apprenticeship
Gosport, Hampshire 2006 - 2009
• Level 2 Key Skills in Application of Number: Pass
• NVQ Level 2 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• EDI Level 3 Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Fareham College Evening Classes
Fareham, Hampshire 2007
• Level 2 Text Processing: Pass
St Vincent's College
Gosport, Hampshire 2004 - 2005
• AS Psychology: Pass
• Advanced VCE Unit Performing Arts: C
Bay House School
Gosport, Hampshire 2004
GCSE's:
Double Science : CC Food Technology: C Geography: C
Mathematics: C Information Technology: BDrama: B
French: B English Literature: B English Language: A*
Independent Coursework
• Guidance in Ethics, Morals and Spirituality: A*
• Understanding Schemas in Promoting Children's Learning: Pass
• Initial Child Protection Workshop: Pass
• Training in Letters and Sounds: Pass
• Training in Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play: Pass
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Skills and Interests
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering
• First Aid (Paediatric and above)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• I enjoy spending my free time reading, cycling, swimming and singing
• I am also interested in art, politics, history, language(s) and movies
References
Manager, Starfish Children's Nursery: 01329 518888 OR info@starfishfareham.co.uk
Manager, Woodentots Children's Nursery: 01329 332532 OR www.woodentotsnursery.co.uk
Waterside Community Centre: 02392 178171 OR hilary@thewaterside.cc