Amy Sommers

• Administrative oversight.
• Communications with Social Workers.
• Coordinating Volunteers.
• Spearheading Staff Training.
• Written reports, Minutes + Agendas.
• Overseeing daily maintenance of the Homes.
• Infant + toddlers' holistic development.

Isithembiso Babies Home is an NPO providing temporary safe care for children from 0 - 3yrs who have been abandoned, abused or awaiting adoption. There are a maximum of 12 children between the two Homes, nine Carers + two Coordinators.

• Generated leads though engaging blog content that successfully captured reader interest + encouraged further exploration of products or services offered.

• Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments + coordinating travel arrangements.
• Handled confidential + sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Recorded Minutes of Meetings, filling + record keeping.

• Instrumental in establishing administrative and communication systems within the new office.
• Includes role of Dyslexia Support Job Aide to the Director.

• Companion to the Mother recovering from cancer through emotional + practical support.
• Sole care of the child aged 7yrs during mornings (from rising from bed, preparation for and taking to school) and extra-curricular activities.

• Visited friends on each continent as well as solo travelling which built character.

• Facilitating exemplary Early Years provision for children aged 2 - 4yrs.
• Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) awarded 'OUTSTANDING' in 2017, progressing from 'Good' in 2015.
• Key liaison (between staff, committee, families, children, other professionals and local communities).
• Ensuring stimulating emotional and physical environments for all children at all times.
• Promoting continuity of care and development for each child at home.
• Monitoring and cascading staff training/CPD, supervisions, appraisals and disciplinary.
• Recruitment.
• Chairing staff meetings.
• Forecasting occupancy and finances
• Marketing.- Launched 'in the moment planning'
• Upheld roles; SENDCo (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Coordinator) where Early Intervention was paramount; Key Person; Paediatric First Aider; DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• A small preschool in 2014 grew to full capacity of 30 children with its excellent reputation
• Ofsted awarded 'OUTSTANDING' in 2017, progressing from 'Good' in 2015

A small preschool in 2014 grew to full capacity of 30 children with its excellent reputation.