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Alexandra Somorin

Salford,Lancashire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in mental health support and youth work, specialising in psychiatric assessment and addiction support services. Demonstrates strong skills in verbal and nonverbal communication, personal care assistance, and resilience in stressful situations. Proficient in child protection protocols, therapeutic boundaries, and self-harm prevention, with a deep understanding of recovery principles. Experienced in medication administration, accurate recordkeeping, and behavioural observation. Committed to compassionate care and client-centred approaches while maintaining patient confidentiality. Career goal: to enhance mental health services through innovative risk management and person-centred planning strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Mental health support worker

EVERY SECOND CARE
Wirral
10.2024 - Current
  • I have the experience of providing intimate personal care with dignity and respect, I also enable service users to exercise choice and promote inclusion in their immediate environment and community and the society at large, I also have the experience of supporting service users to achieve greater independence in order to maximise their potentials.
  • Over the years as a care worker I have been involved in providing care and support to clients with personality disorder, eating problems and clients with challenging behaviours living in their own homes, supporting them in achieving the day to day tasks involved in ordinary living.
  • I get to know my service users, what is important to them and how they want to be supported; I also support my service users to try out new things that while promoting choice.
  • I am experienced in supporting service users with day to day activities in order to maximise their potentials, I am able to cope with barriers to understanding all emotional circumstances.

Mental health support worker

365 Care Services Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent
06.2022 - 09.2025
  • Providing care and support with dignity and respect to mental health patients across the North West region
  • Built a trustworthy rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
  • Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
  • Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
  • Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
  • Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
  • Participated in ongoing training courses, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of mental health practices.
  • Ensured medication was correctly administered, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Supported individuals to improve their well-being with weekly goal-setting sessions.

Support Worker

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL LTD
London
02.2013 - 07.2017
  • I have the experience of providing intimate personal care with dignity and respect, I also enable service users to exercise choice and promote inclusion in their immediate environment and community and the society at large, I also have the experience of supporting service users to achieve greater independence in order to maximise their potentials.
  • Over the years as a support worker I have been involved in providing care and support to people with personality disorder, eating problems and people with challenging behaviours living in their own homes, supporting them in achieving the day to day tasks involved in ordinary living.
  • I get to know my service users, what is important to them and how they want to be supported; I also support my service users to try out new things that will make them more responsible and happy.
  • I have the experience of supporting service users with day to day activities in order to maximise their potentials, I am able to cope with barriers to understanding all emotional circumstances.
  • I have the experience of supporting service users socially, physically and emotionally making sure they eat well balanced diet taking into consideration their dietary needs, I am able to work with other carers irrespective of their race, age, sexuality and religion. I treat people as individuals and as part of a team at work I provide support to other members of the team.
  • I went on community trip to and fro with clients, all in the bid to promote inclusion, I also supported service users to accomplish life skills.
  • I work as part of a team with effective communication and positive interpersonal skills by giving in my full support and attention with a caring and responsive attitude.
  • I also give verbal reports and written reports to enable accurate recordings of patient's needs, I also collaborate with other disciplines as required.
  • I work within the philosophy of the home and the unit that of the home directorate which includes all aspects of daily living.
  • I am excellent in time keeping, practising care and economy in the use of service users company equipment and using vigilance to protect service user and the company property against theft, fraud and damage. I am contentious and capable of working alone in response to the needs of service users being aware of the rules of conducts laid down by employers and maintaining their standards.
  • I help in promoting physical and personal independence as well as choice in all daily activities also I help in promoting a stimulating and a homely environment.
  • I have the experience to listen and support my service users to be heard and communicate in ways they will understand.
  • I check on clients a regular basis and to keep accurate and up to date records and reports ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Demonstrating responsibility and leadership for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work.
  • I take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the home Health and Safety Policy.
  • I undertake any other duties in order to meet personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with my manager.
  • I work permanent nights and to perform all 'waking night' duty, I participate in staff and/or residents' meetings and also ensure that as far as possible the privacy and dignity of the resident is maintained.
  • I am approachable, understanding, flexible, self motivated and an active listener, am a well organised person willing to learn and develop my skills.
  • I enjoy working with others because it helps develop and maintain team spirit that create homely and caring environment for service users to leave in and realise their full potentials.

Support Worker

Taso Services LTD
Manchester
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • I provide the agreed level of support to clients who are referred to and accepted into the service and to ensure that the delivery of support is to the highest professional standards.
  • I participate in the interview and assessment process, including risk assessment, working with applicants and referring agencies to ensure appropriate and detailed information is gathered, ensuring that reviews and support plans are in place.
  • I have the experience of liaising with statutory and other relevant agencies with regards to the properties and the tenants in response to their changing support needs, taking appropriate action to prevent the tenancy from breaking down and to participate in Care Plan reviews as required.
  • I establish and maintain good professional contact with staff of other agencies.
  • I check on my clients on a regular basis to keep accurate and up to date records and reports ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and to co-ordinate and facilitate necessary meetings to discuss any concerns as required.
  • I have the experience of supporting young persons with: Daily living, Supporting health and well being, Maintaining their dignity.

Education

WAEC (GCSCs EQUIVALENT) - HIGH SCHOOL

ISOLO HIGH SCHOOL
LAGOS NIGERIA
09.1992 - 07.1998

OND (Ordinary National Diploma certificate) - Business Studies (Business Admin)

LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
LAGOS NIGERIA
09.1999 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies (Business Admin)

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA
LAGOS NIGERIA
09.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - MICROBIOLOGY (SLT)

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI
ADO EKITI, EKITI STATE
09.2013 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of Salford
Salford
01.2024 -

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Personal care assistance
  • Physical restraint training (PMVA
  • Resilience in stressful situations
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Youth work experience
  • Addiction support services
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Child protection protocols
  • Therapeutic boundaries
  • Self-Harm prevention
  • Mental illness insight
  • Understanding of recovery principles
  • Medication Administration
  • Accurate recordkeeping
  • Microsoft Word
  • Behavioural observation
  • Record management
  • Organising and planning
  • De-escalation practises
  • Aggressive behaviour management
  • Attentive listening
  • Compassionate care
  • Disability services
  • CPR certified
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Suicide Prevention training
  • Person-centred planning
  • Risk Management
  • Client-Centred approach

Custom

  • Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Training
  • Understanding Autism
  • Child Development
  • Professional Conduct and Confidentiality
  • Administration of Medications
  • Epilepsy Training
  • Management and Violent Aggression
  • Caldicott Protocols
  • Fire Safety
  • POVA-SOVA Training
  • RIDDOR
  • Infection Control
  • Moving & Handling
  • Health and Safety
  • Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  • Principles of Effective Record Keeping
  • First Aid
  • COSHH
  • Food Hygiene
  • Lone Working and Personal Safety
  • Information Governance

Affiliations

  • Creative & Expressive Hobbies Art & Crafting – drawing, painting, knitting, r collage can be therapeutic and help users express emotions. Music – listening to, playing instruments, or singing together can lift mood and create connection. Physical & Wellbeing Activities Walking/Hiking – promotes physical health, reduces stress, and provides a calm environment for conversations. Yoga/Mindfulness/Meditation – supports grounding, relaxation, and emotional regulation. Gardening – fosters responsibility, nurtures growth, and provides a calming outdoor activity. Social & Recreational Interests Board Games/Puzzles – promote problem-solving, teamwork, and fun. Cooking/Baking – develops life skills, boosts confidence, and allows shared enjoyment. Sports/Exercise – team sports, swimming, or gym activities encourage motivation and social interaction. Everyday & Accessible Hobbies Reading/Book Clubs – builds routine, improves focus, and sparks discussion. Film/TV Discussions – accessible for most, encourages sharing opinions and building connection. Photography – encourages creativity, mindfulness, and appreciation of surroundings.

Timeline

Mental health support worker

EVERY SECOND CARE
10.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University of Salford
01.2024 -

Mental health support worker

365 Care Services Ltd
06.2022 - 09.2025

Support Worker

Taso Services LTD
08.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - MICROBIOLOGY (SLT)

EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI
09.2013 - 09.2017

Support Worker

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL LTD
02.2013 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies (Business Admin)

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA
09.2008 - 12.2012

OND (Ordinary National Diploma certificate) - Business Studies (Business Admin)

LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC
09.1999 - 09.2001

WAEC (GCSCs EQUIVALENT) - HIGH SCHOOL

ISOLO HIGH SCHOOL
09.1992 - 07.1998

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