Nikita Dallison

Having completed a Diploma in Child Care, I gained Distinction and a Level 3 Child Care Award. This allied with the continual care I provided for my disabled sister growing up, the situations I faced as part of a large family of ten and then having four children of my own. As a result, I have been given much practical experience in real-time situations, the ideal place to put my skills to use. I am also studying my third and final year at the University of Chester, where I am studying a working degree – BA (Hons) degree in Working with Children, Young People and Families.

  
My other areas of experience include being a live-out Nanny, Charity fund-raising manager, Mental Health Charity Trustee, working within an EBD Children's Home, and being a carer for my mentally and physically disabled husband. I have found all these roles beneficial in improving my interpersonal and social skills, which are integral in achieving good rapport with those around me. In addition, all these roles have cemented my desire to work with children.

I enjoy writing, reading, and furthering my learning journey in my spare time. Recreationally, I like to swim and spend time with my family. I believe it is vital to find a balance between your professional and personal life. I am already well-grounded in this area with a strong friend and family base.

  
Above all, I want to make a positive difference to children and their families, no matter how big or small. From my personal life experiences, I am aware that working with children in any capacity is certainly not a profession to be entered into lightly. However, I am an adaptable, hard-working individual, and working towards such a rewarding career path is a privilege.

With over ten years’ training, education, and experience behind me in relation to children, young people, and their families. I have developed strong skills in supporting vulnerable children and their families. I am a truly passionate individual when it comes to providing the best child centred care, safeguarding and life experiences for those I become engaged with professionally and personally. I have an excellent record of working productively with children and families in various settings. I am competent in handling difficult situations sympathetically but with professionalism.

Intensive Crisis Mental Health Support Worker – June 2021 to Current

Working as part of a team and at times by myself and with outside agencies.

Achievements:

• Providing wellbeing and mental health support to service users in crisis including homelessness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, exploitation.
• Support service users to become more active and involved in their communities: reducing isolation and increasing self-esteem and confidence.
• Provide solution focused support, ensuring that service users feel supported and listened to and helping them take control of their wellbeing.
• Where necessary, signposting and act9vely referring to other services and agencies.
• Managing my own case load and attending various meetings with outside agencies.
• Gather and record progress and outcomes with individuals, using agreed outcome measurement tools, electronic database/case management systems and qualitative data capture.

Therapeutic Support Worker – October 2021 to May 2022

Working as a team and at times by myself within a Children’s Residential Home.

Achievements:

• Working in line with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Attending contact, LAC reviews and writing reports in accordance with relevant regulations and legislations. 
• Acting as a Key Worker.
• Providing excellent standards of individualised care within an EBD Children’s Home.
• Meeting the emotional, physical, and developmental needs of the children and young people.
• Promoting positive experiences and progress for children and young people.
• Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Empowering children and young people to reduce risk of perpetrating further sexual and physical harm and develop social and emotional skills.
  
   

Cleaner NHS Trust – June 2020 to September 2020

Worked as a team and at times by myself.

Achievements:

• Cleaning the Covid-19 ward and surrounding areas
• Replenish and organise stock cupboard
• Cleaning to a very high standard
• Completing various levels /types of training

Private Nanny – April 2011 to December 2012

Sole charge Nanny, Parkin family, Bedfordshire

Achievements:

One Child, boy aged 2 years.

• Achieved parents’ high expectation levels throughout my time with the family
• Planning of day-to-day trips, activities, learning and free play
• Providing several healthy and balanced meals and snacks each day
• Encouraged independent feeding and trying new, wholesome foods
• Day-to-day running of the household such as cleaning, laundry and maintaining of all areas used by the child
• Trips to children clubs at local library and churches
• Keeping the parents fully informed of the child’s care by keeping a daily activity journal
• Working late when required to support parents working hours or social activities

Private Nanny – February 2009 to March 2011

Sole charge Nanny, DeSilva family, Bedfordshire

Achievements:

Two children, boy aged 3 months and girl aged 3 years.

• Achieved parents’ high expectation levels throughout my time with the family
• Planning of day-to-day trips, activities, learning and free play
• Potty trained the 3-year-old
• Providing several healthy and balanced meals and snacks each day
• Day-to-day running of the household such as cleaning, laundry and maintaining of all areas used by the children
• Night feeds and nappy changes of baby on a regular basis
• Taking baby to baby sensory classes
• Taking 3-year-old to Nursery and afterschool ballet classes
• Working late when required to support parents working hours or social activities  

Shout Text Messaging Service - 2022 – Ongoing – Mental Health Support

• Supporting, signposting and listening to service users texting in for support during crisis
• Extensive training in relation to mental health, a person-centred approach
• Report writing and raising safeguarding concerns to the relevant organisations when or if required 

The Bridge Charity – 2016 - Ongoing – Trustee

• Confirming the charity is carrying out its purposes for the publics benefit
• Observing that the charity complies with the governing document and the law
• Overseeing that any available resources to the charity are being handled responsibility
• Attending all Trustee meetings

Captain Webb Primary School – 2020 – Pastoral and Safeguarding Support

• Work alongside teaching staff, parents, and pupils
• Providing a 1:1 mentoring and/or tutoring role to specific pupils
• Guided reading with children on a 1-to-1 basis
• Assisting children with their class work when they need encouragement and/ or help