Hi, I’m
Ana-Maria Goia
Bradford,Yorkshire and the Humber
Summary
A passionate and motivated qualified & SWE registered social worker with over 10 years background experience in the social and health care sector. Gained my experience across numerous environments, from supporting vulnerable individuals/groups of various ages children-adults at risk with complex needs by providing high quality care, practical and emotional support to raising awareness, supporting and advocating for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery to access specialist support.
. Volunteering for over 10 years across various care, educational and social settings has further given me the opportunity to gain a variety of essential transferable skills and invaluable experience such as interpersonal skills, partnership building. ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, challenge complex situations, problem solving, critical thinking.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hope for JusticeBradford, West Yorkshire
Community Engagement Specialist
03.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Working with key partners such as the Police, Local Authorities, Homelessness and Outreach Organisations, to raise awareness and engage with the most vulnerable in the community,
- Identify victims of trafficking/modern slavery, build a rapport of trust with them and assist any potential victims by removing them from their situation of exploitation and providing a safe place and support with accessing specialist support specifically to their required needs.
- Work with victims, advocating for them when required, to access and appropriate support services and systems, including the NRM, housing, repatriation, and police reporting and empowering them to make informed decisions about their rights and entitlements by providing a clear and unbiased overview, in their own language, of the systems and services available to them.
- Provide independent and impartial advice and guidance, awareness training to key stakeholders, including First Responder organisations, on modern slavery and human trafficking and victim pathways, rights, and entitlements.
Bradford CouncilBradford, West Yorkshire
Community Health Care Assistant/Bank Assistant
07.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- · Assisted residents with all personal care, washing, dressing, etc. and maintaining their dignity and respect at all times.
- · Supported clients with taking their medication, meals and transporting them while promoting their independence and freedom of choice.
- · Ensured the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting clients when required with all aspects of daily living, physical, emotional and spiritual.
- Completed all required paperwork, data collection and reports to monitor progress.
- Managed crisis situations calmly and professionally.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with palliative care needs in their own homes.
Uber/SearchTotal Assist AgenciesBradford, West Yorkshire
Bank Health Care Assistant
02.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
LIFE Day CareBradford, West Yorkshire
Bank Nursery Assistant
09.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- · Worked with a range of ages between 6 months to 5 year old children and develop a variety of skills through completing daily tasks, like assisting the children with feeding, washing and cleaning the young children.
- · Supervised and led children`s play times, assisted and supported their learning, educational and social development
- · Observed the children and kept records of their learning stages and development; worked with their parents daily to maximize children`s experiences and learning opportunities, building rapports with parents and meeting with parents and other professionals
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
LIFE ChurchBradford, West Yorkshire
Youth lider/Pastoral volunter
01.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- · Working alongside 20 staff to host over 120 young people at our weekly events (11-18 year olds),
- · Mentoring Students, Leading and preparing weekly program
- · Preparing to Host over 1800 youth and youth leaders from around the UK and Europe at our annual Rock Nations conference
- Plan, prepare and lead in several events within church/ outreach in community supporting local church members and vulnerable communities in Bradford
West House, Briarfield Service Workington, Cumbria
Community Support Worker
11.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Supported people with learning disabilities and complex needs,putting them at the centre of everything, treating them with respect and dignity at all times, ensuring their independence, choice rights and inclusion through the enhancement of their personal, domestic and social needs.
- · Worked in a professional manner and in line with all West House Policies and Procedures, ensuring the highest quality of service provision at all times. Communicate with clients supported, staff and other professionals in a positive manner at all times, build up good working relationships and use appropriate skills of communication.
- Kept daily report book up to date and accurate, including records of financial transactions.
- Promoted inclusion, maintaining positive links with variety of community organisations.
- Encouraged people to make choices and life decisions in line with MentalCapacity Act requirements.
- Provided health crisis first response to prevent hospital admissions.
- · Contributed actively by taking part at Team Meetings, Monthly Supervisions etc to be able to improve and develop my skills, learning new skills to be able to practice effectively within my role as a support worker.
Education
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support CentreWorcester, Worcestershire, UK
from Professional Response to Embedding Lessons from Sexual Abuse
04.2023 - 07.2023
MHFA England
from Mental Health First Aider
07.2020 - 07.2020
LIFE Church Leadership CollegeBradford, United Kingdom
Certificate in Leadership from Bible Studies
01.2017 - 06.2018
Babes-Bolyai University of Sociology/Social WorkCluj-Napoca, Romania
Bachelor in Social Work
09.2009 - 06.2014
Theological High School “Emmanuel” Cluj-Napoca, Romania
A-Levels
09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
- Communication skills
- Non-judgemental istening, empathy and trauma informed approach
- Knowledge of UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and related legislation and UK National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
- Teamwork, Networking and partnership building
- Critical thinking
- Advocacy experience
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize a high workload
- Administrative, recording and reporting skills
- Creative problem solving and negotiation skills
Languages
Romanian
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate
French
Upper intermediate
Timeline
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
from Professional Response to Embedding Lessons from Sexual Abuse
04.2023 - 07.2023
MHFA England
from Mental Health First Aider
07.2020 - 07.2020
Community Engagement Specialist
Hope for Justice
03.2020 - Current
Community Health Care Assistant/Bank Assistant
Bradford Council
07.2019 - 09.2022
Bank Nursery Assistant
LIFE Day Care
09.2017 - 09.2018
Bank Health Care Assistant
Uber/SearchTotal Assist Agencies
02.2017 - 07.2019
Youth lider/Pastoral volunter
LIFE Church
01.2017 - 07.2018
LIFE Church Leadership College
Certificate in Leadership from Bible Studies
01.2017 - 06.2018
Community Support Worker
West House, Briarfield Service
11.2015 - 12.2016
Babes-Bolyai University of Sociology/Social Work
Bachelor in Social Work
09.2009 - 06.2014
Theological High School “Emmanuel”
A-Levels
09.2001 - 06.2005
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