ASWATHY SREELA
LEEDS
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated social worker with extensive experience in working with children and adults across diverse statutory and non-statutory settings. With proven expertise in engaging young people within both organizational and statutory contexts in the UK, I am passionate about improving the lives of young people through a child-centered approach that prioritizes their voices. I am always committed to developing positive relationship with clients while ensuring the highest degree of confidentiality at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Support Worker
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Leeds, United Kingdom
03.2023 - Current
- Provide vital emotional support to patients and families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Support patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated patient support and ensure cohesive, patient-centered care
- Engage positively with diverse populations, tailoring communication styles according to individual needs and preferences while maintaining cultural sensitivity throughout all interactions.
Youth Work Intern
Leeds City Council - Return Interview Service
Leeds, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Planned and facilitated youth work sessions in LGBTQ+ group, fostering inclusivity and emotional sharing among the participants.
- Supported young people facing gender transition challenges by sensitively monitoring their wellbeing and managing group activities to ensure a smooth and supportive environment.
- Conducted home visits and school visits as part of the return interview process.
- Worked as part of the detached youth work team through constantly engaging with young people in their own spaces.
Youth Work Intern
The Shine Project - St. Luke's Cares
Leeds, United Kingdom
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged with young people to promote their social and personal development.
- Facilitated engaging activities to promote inclusivity among the young girls, enhancing their ability to collaborate and support each other.
- Empowered young girls to develop a positive self-image and boost their self-esteem.
- Facilitated team building activities that promote collaboration and communication
Social Work Intern
Forever Educational and Charitable Trust
Kerala, India
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Contributed to the empowerment of children and adults by offering psychosocial support to them.
- Assisted with the preparation and compilation of case records.
- Conducted case interviews with patients and families.
Social Work Intern
District Mental Health Programme
Kerala, India
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed the patients through psychiatric history taking interviews and mental status examinations in order to determine the appropriate service to offer the psychiatric patients and their families.
- Monitored and recorded the individual treatment care plan of patients with psychiatric illnesses.
- Developed strong rapport with the patients by establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the internship experience.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Work Intern
Lifeline Superspeciality Hospital
Kerala, India
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted advocacy on behalf of the clients to ensure, their rights were respected and they receive the necessary services
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
- Converse with patients and assist in unraveling complex family and personal issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and ethical standards, ensuring safe and respectful environment for clients.
Social Work Intern
Integrated Child Development Services(ICDS)
Kerala, India
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Participated in field visits to Anganwadi Centers and rural communities to understand the working as well as various activities done for overall development of children and other beneficiaries.
- Engaged with the beneficiaries to gather insights, provide assistance, and understand their needs and challenges.
- Took part in field visit as a part of the Internal Complaint Committee, constituted under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Conducted field visit to Kerala State Home for Physically Challenged Women, Vocational Training Centre, Old Age homes, Mahila Mandiram to understand the various activities done by the state to empower and protect the vulnerable communities.
- Contributed to the ‘Ottakkalla Oppamundu’ program, tele-counseling program for the COVID-19 patients, conducted by the Mental Health Team, Thiruvananthapuram under the Health Department, Government of Kerala
Education
Master of Arts - Youth Work And Community Development
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom07.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Pondicherry University
Puducherry, India05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Mahatma Gandhi College - University of Kerala
Kerala,India03.2020
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Professional ethics
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Confidentiality adherence
Certification
- Safeguarding Children- Level 1&2
- Safeguarding Adults - Level 1&2
Timeline
Youth Work Intern
Leeds City Council - Return Interview Service
01.2024 - 03.2024
Youth Work Intern
The Shine Project - St. Luke's Cares
06.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Support Worker
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
03.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Forever Educational and Charitable Trust
08.2022 - 10.2022
Social Work Intern
District Mental Health Programme
12.2021 - 04.2022
Social Work Intern
Lifeline Superspeciality Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2021
Social Work Intern
Integrated Child Development Services(ICDS)
04.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Youth Work And Community Development
Leeds Beckett University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Pondicherry University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Mahatma Gandhi College - University of Kerala