Berite Eshetu Woldesenbet
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated mental health support professional with extensive expertise in person-centred care and recovery-focused support. Proven ability to build therapeutic relationships based on trust, empathy, and respect while effectively managing risk assessment and crisis intervention. Skilled in supporting individuals with diverse mental health conditions, promoting social inclusion, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, ensuring accurate record keeping, and fostering emotional wellbeing through tailored coping strategies. Career goal: To continue enhancing service user outcomes through innovative support methods and community engagement initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Mental health support worker
Self Employed
London, United Kingdom
2020.12 - Current
- Mental Health Support and recovery
- Person-Centred Care
- Safeguarding Adults
- Medication Support and Monitoring
- Challenging Behaviour Management
- Risk Assessment and Care planning
- Emotional and practical Support
- Community and Residential Care
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Teamwork and independent Working
Support worker
Care Highbury New Park
London, United Kingdom
2020.05 - 2020.12
- Delivered high quality personal and emotional care to residents.
- Assisted with mobility, hygiene, nutrition and daily activities.
- Supported residents with dementia and physical health needs.
- Maintained dignity, respect and confidentiality at all times.
- Followed care plans and infection control procedures.
Health care assistant
MiHomecare
London
2019.05 - 2020.04
- Provided home-based support to service users
- Assisted with personal care, medication prompts, and mal preparation.
- Supported service users to remain independent in their own homes.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with clients and families.
- Ensured safeguarding policies were followed.
Health care assistant
Mayfair Homecare
London, United Kingdom
2018.12 - 2019.11
- Supported resident with personal care and daily living needs
- Assisted with mobility, feeding and continence care
- Observed and reported changes in residents health and behaviour
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and senior care staff
- Maintained a safe, clean and supportive environment.
Education
NVQ Level 2 -
Reed Training Professionals
London 2019.02 -
Skills
- Supporting individuals with mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders)
- Person-centred care and recovery-focused support
- Building therapeutic relationships based on trust, empathy, and respect
- Risk assessment and management (self-harm, suicide risk, safeguarding)
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
- Assisting with daily living activities and independence skills
- Medication support and monitoring (as per care plans)
- Accurate record keeping and report writing
- Working with multidisciplinary teams (nurses, social workers, psychiatrists)
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Supporting service users with challenging behaviours
- Promoting social inclusion and community engagement
- Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Cultural awareness and non-judgmental approach
- Time management and ability to work independently
- Flexible, reliable, and emotionally resilient
Timeline
Mental health support worker
Self Employed
2020.12 - Current
Support worker
Care Highbury New Park
2020.05 - 2020.12
Health care assistant
MiHomecare
2019.05 - 2020.04
NVQ Level 2 -
Reed Training Professionals
2019.02 -
Health care assistant
Mayfair Homecare
2018.12 - 2019.11