Bethany Boyle
PERTH,WA
Summary
Dynamic Playworker with extensive experience at Ardoyne Afterschool Club, excelling in child supervision and safety monitoring. Proven ability to foster social skills and emotional development through engaging activities. Recognized for effective communication with parents, ensuring a nurturing environment for children and young people. Certified paediatric first aider, time management skills, level 2 autism spectrum conditions awareness, indoduction to ASC Awareness, Safeguarding children, managing risks, level 2 in awareness of mental health and well-being, using mindfulness to reduce anxiety in children and young people and skills in the work place.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Playworker
Ardoyne afterschools club
Belfast, Uk
02.2020 - 02.2026
- Supervised play activities to ensure safety and engagement for children.
- Organized group games to promote teamwork and social skills among participants.
- Volunteering
- Summer scheme
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational programs aligned with youth development.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all children during club hours.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive play experiences for diverse groups.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's activities and well-being.
- Monitored behavior to encourage positive interactions and conflict resolution among peers.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance skills in child care techniques.
- Provided a positive role model for young people attending the play centre.
- Ensured that all equipment is safe and suitable for use by children.
- Organized and facilitated group games and activities to encourage social interaction between children.
- Conducted regular risk assessments throughout the course of each session.
- Supported healthy emotional and social development through intervention in conflict between children, positive reinforcement techniques, and encouraging cooperation.
- Offered support to vulnerable individuals who may require additional assistance.
- Encouraged participation in activities while promoting good behavior and respect for others.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play areas to ensure safety of participants.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Monitored attendance records, reported any changes or irregularities to management team.
- Facilitated arts and crafts sessions such as painting, drawing, clay modeling.
- Assisted in setting up, cleaning, and closing of play area facilities.
- Promoted a safe environment by monitoring potential risks, hazards, and inappropriate behavior from participants.
- Developed and implemented age appropriate activities for children in the play area.
- Managed challenging behaviour in line with company policies and procedures.
- Delivered presentations on topics related to health and wellbeing amongst young people.
- Assisted with meal times including serving food, clearing away plates and cups.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Education
Mercy College
Belfast, UkSkills
- Time management
- Safety monitoring
- Safety awareness
- Child supervision
- Patience and empathy
- First aid and CPR
- Child development
- Safety supervision
- Activity planning
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Creating a good play setting
- Meeting children needs and expectations
- Environmental safety
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Parental communication
- Special needs support
- Safeguarding awareness
- Child assessment
- Social skills development
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Age-appropriate activities
- Imaginative play
- First aid training
- Fine motor skills
- Role modeling
- Self-care encouragement
- Team working
- Good communication
- Team player
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Affiliations
- Drawing
- Painting
- Reading
- Swimming
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Playworker
Ardoyne afterschools club
02.2020 - 02.2026
Mercy College