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Anita Chiumia

Penwortham

Summary

I qualified with a BA (Hons) Social Work from University of Central Lancashire in 2016. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and I approach to new situation with enthusiasm. I have a non-judgemental attitude and can relate to people of diverse backgrounds. I am able to work as a team and also on my own and I understand the different client groups. I am computer literate and have good time management and organisational skills. I am patient, empathic and passionate about working with adults as well as children and families and have ability to form effective partnerships with individuals during time of extreme stress and anxiety. I believe the valuable skills and knowledge gained will be transferrable to this position and enable me to work as a social work assistant because it is satisfying career suited to my personal experiences. I believe the valuable skills and knowledge I gained will be transferrable to these positions available.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Safeguarding Social worker

Lancashire County Council
07.2021 - Current
  • Undertaking initial Section 42 safeguarding adult enquiries and to ensure an outcome focussed approach and developing adult safeguarding plans
  • Assessing the need for adult protection and support in accordance with the wishes of the individual and Making Safeguarding Personal Agenda
  • Communicate effectively with individuals, carers, other agencies, and professionals to support the delivery of a co-ordinated response to individual and carer needs
  • Effectively manage my own caseload and undertaking continuous professional development including attendance at formal training
  • Keeping effective records in relation to the work undertaken using Social Care electronic records
  • Contributing to effective team working and to service development and to work with management to identify improvements that could be introduced to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Directorate
  • Ensuring that safeguarding practice is underpinned by a sound understanding of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2003 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding legislation, Human Rights Act and any other relevant statutory guidance or legislation

Health Care Support Worker

Lancashire Care (NHS) Foundation Trust
03.2017 - Current
  • Observing, assessing, monitoring, and recording service user’s condition and reporting any changes to the nurse in charge
  • Promoting independence, life skills and informed choices in accordance with the individual care plan and enhance inclusion in the community
  • Managing behaviours by adhering to strategies and procedure set out for the individual
  • Recording information clearly and accurately
  • Providing personal care where required
  • Helping clients to move around

Key worker

Lancashire County Council
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Carried out the statutory obligations of the Directorate within the context of Government guidelines in particular the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards, County Policies, strategies and procedures
  • Comply with the Directorate’s administrative and financial procedures including the maintenance of appropriate records
  • Made full use of Information Technology and all computer systems in use by the Directorate as and when required
  • Liaised and negotiate with other professionals in statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families
  • Prepared for, attended, and contributed fully towards the supervision process, staff meetings, in-house or external training courses
  • Prepared for and contribute to the Staff Development Portfolio in accordance with the Directorate’s policy
  • I was aware of and responsive to the differing needs of all sections of the community
  • I am responsible for own continued learning and development and share an up-to-date knowledge of research findings in relevant fields of social work

Education

Enhanced Life Support Training -

10.2023

Bachelor of Art (Honours) - Social Work

University of Central Lancashire
08.2016

Foundation Entry - community and Social Care: Policy and Practice

06.2013

Level 3 National Vocational Qualification - Health and Social Care (Adult)

01.2010

Level 2 National Vocational Qualification - Health and Social Care (Adult)

05.2008

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - equivalent to GSCE

06.1991

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork
  • Independence
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Patience
  • Empathy
  • Partnership building

Timeline

Adult Safeguarding Social worker

Lancashire County Council
07.2021 - Current

Key worker

Lancashire County Council
10.2018 - 06.2020

Health Care Support Worker

Lancashire Care (NHS) Foundation Trust
03.2017 - Current

Enhanced Life Support Training -

Bachelor of Art (Honours) - Social Work

University of Central Lancashire

Foundation Entry - community and Social Care: Policy and Practice

Level 3 National Vocational Qualification - Health and Social Care (Adult)

Level 2 National Vocational Qualification - Health and Social Care (Adult)

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - equivalent to GSCE

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