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Sure Start Millmead
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We are the Community Workers
Community Workers: Maggie Booker; Diane Evans; Sally Ramshead;
Sophie Smith (Manager); Jane Higgins; Marie Dodds
"Community workers go beyond what others can offer, they act as the voice of the community".
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My name is Diane Evans and I am a Community Worker at Surestart millmead I work with families where there is a child under 5 living within the home. This could mean support with the child care places, health issues, family issues and support with every day issues.
I also run a home safety scheme
The woman's group
Support parents with the craft group
And support with lots of different groups and trips in the holidays.
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My name is Jackie Sargison and I am the Personal Development / Careers Adviser. My role is to
provide information and guidance to people in a number of different areas these include advice on local learning and training
courses available, help with reading, writing, childcare, finding a new career, completing job application forms, preparing CV's
and preparing for that important job interview. I can help you build your own step-by-step action plan to help you focus as you
move forward and you can return to change your next steps as often as you need to. I am based at Sure Start two days a week -
Tuesdays and Thursdays, however I can arrange a home visit if you are unable to get into the centre.
Please contact me on 01843 280 555 or Mob: 07870 470167.
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My name is Jane Higgins and I am a Community Worker at Surestart Millmead, I came into post in January.
On a Friday morning I run a parent and toddler group called Little Explorers, the group involves big play equipment which is used at the start of the session. This is followed by activities for parents and children to do together. As the name of the group suggests we explore different materials from our environment these include textures for art work, eating new foods and looking at insects.
I am also involved with the Surestart netball team that train once a week and play in the local league.
In September I will be helping to run a Healthy Eating on a Budget course. Parents will learn about healthy eating and we will prepare meals that are healthy for the family and within their budget.
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Sally Ramshead - Community Worker / Maternity support worker
I have been employed at Millmead Children's Centre since April 2001. In my role as a community worker I take the lead in Baby Days, Healthy Eating, Art Group and Magical Multiples . As with all community workers I undertake home visiting. This is a major part of our role as at Millmead Children's Centre we believe that the parent's voice is vitally important.
I am a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and train other mothers to be Peer supporters.
I really enjoy my job and have great pleasure in meeting many parents and children during home visits and those who access the services available at the children's centre.
As we visit families from the antenatal period until the children are 5 it's a pleasure to watch the babies grow into delightful children.
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Sophia Smith - Community Worker Manager
Hello my name is Sophie and I have been the Community Worker Manager since April 2005 before that I worked as a community worker, the deputy manager of a nursery in Canterbury and a nanny.
I home visit families within our catchment area and offer practical support and advice.
I enjoy taking part with the events we run throughout the year and have organised the summer trip for the past 2 years.
As well as managing the community worker team I run the community focus group with Diane which is a group for the community to find out what is happening within SureStart Millmead and put their opinions forward.
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