DHEERAJ KADUVIL JAYAN
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Ambitious Care Coordinator with progressive leadership experience across health and social care, supporting children, young people and adults with autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, mental health needs, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. Currently coordinating care within a large provider supporting approximately 130 service users across multiple care groups while working alongside a workforce of over 100 staff. Recognised for strong observation skills, safeguarding awareness, calm decision-making, and the ability to build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues and professionals. Experienced in staff support, service coordination, compliance monitoring, risk management and person-centred care delivery. Currently undertaking the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with a long-term commitment to leadership within children's residential services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care Coordinator
4Life Healthcare
2025.06 - 2026.05
- Coordinate care delivery and support services across multiple care groups.
- Support staff teams and contribute to maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, social workers and external agencies.
- Monitor care plans, safeguarding practices, documentation and compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and positive outcomes.
- Organised appointments with specialists to facilitate timely medical intervention.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially, respecting privacy laws and regulations.
- Conducted risk assessments regularly, minimising potential hazards in the work setting.
- Maintained detailed records, ensuring accurate documentation.
Senior Care Assistant
4Life Healthcare
2024.01 - 2025.06
- Led shifts and supported junior staff.
- Delivered care for individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
- Maintained documentation, incident reporting and compliance standards.
Key Worker
Central support ltd
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Supported vulnerable individuals with complex needs.
- Contributed to care planning, reviews and outcome-focused interventions.
- Built positive relationships with families and professionals.
- Monitored the physical well-being of clients closely, identifying any signs of illness or discomfort swiftly.
- Created engaging activity schedules for service users that catered to diverse interests and abilities.
- Conducted risk assessments on potential hazards within the workplace for enhanced safety measures.
Support Worker
Harbledown Nursing Lodge
2022.10 - 2022.12
- Supported care delivery within a residential environment supporting approximately 50 residents.
- Provided personal care, mobility support and daily living assistance.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
Co-Founder & Operations Manager
TexCare
2020.05 - 2022.07
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff.
- Managed operations, service quality and business growth.
- Developed leadership, workforce management and problem-solving skills.
- Drove innovation with the implementation of creative ideas.
- Fostered a positive working environment to boost employee morale.
- Directed recruitment procedures, assembling a high-performing team.
- Led team meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
- Navigated complex business challenges, achieving successful outcomes.
- Achieved sustainable growth by developing effective business strategies.
Education
MSc - Business Analytics
University of Kent
CanterburyBTech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
PRIST
IndiaSkills
- Safeguarding
- Care Coordination
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Challenging Behaviour Management
- Autism & Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health Support
- Risk Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Compliance & Auditing
- Care Planning
- Incident Management
- Family Liaison
- Service Improvement
- Multitasking efficiency
- Ethical understanding
Certification
- Currently Undertaking: OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- PMVA Training
- PEG Feeding Training
- Care Certificate
- Moving & Handling Training
- Safeguarding Training
- Atlas Mandatory Training Modules Completed
- Medication & Care Compliance Training
Accomplishments
- Progressed from Support Worker to Key Worker, Senior Care Assistant and Care Coordinator.
- Contribute to care coordination across approximately 130 service users.
- Work collaboratively within a workforce of approximately 110 staff members.
- Support the coordination and monitoring of around 14 care groups/service areas.
- Trusted to support individuals requiring enhanced behavioural support and structured routines.
- Previous business owner with experience recruiting, training and managing staff.
VOLUNTEERING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Technology-minded and committed to continuous improvement
- References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Driving, Movies, Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Coordinator
4Life Healthcare
2025.06 - 2026.05
Senior Care Assistant
4Life Healthcare
2024.01 - 2025.06
Key Worker
Central support ltd
2023.01 - 2024.01
Support Worker
Harbledown Nursing Lodge
2022.10 - 2022.12
Co-Founder & Operations Manager
TexCare
2020.05 - 2022.07
MSc - Business Analytics
University of Kent
BTech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
PRIST