Dona Shashika Lakmali Dandeniya
Southgate,United Kingdom
Summary
Reliable professional with a bachelor's degree in social work and extensive experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable communities. Proficient in communication and mentoring, with a focus on promoting children's well-being through positive interactions. Experienced in collaborating with schools and families to enhance children's development and safety. Committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for optimal learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Assistant
Post Office Shop
Cannon Hill
2023.06 - 2026.03
- Assisted customers by answering inquiries and providing shopping support.
Operated cash register and processed payments accurately.
Handled returns and exchanges with professionalism.
Senior Program Associate
Room to Read Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2023.06
- Supported education and wellbeing of over 700 school girls across 8 schools in Anuradhapura district.
- Conducted school and home visits for children at risk.
- Provided mentoring and life-skill guidance to young girls at schools.
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and community professionals to aid children's development.
Volunteer Medical Social Worker
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, Sri Lanka
2014.09 - 2014.12
- Assisted in evaluating children's backgrounds to develop tailored support strategies for children with disabilities.
- Facilitated collaboration between healthcare providers and educational institutions to enhance support for children in mainstream settings.
- Supported initiatives that raised awareness and increased resources for children with autism, Down syndrome, and dyslexia.
Education
MSc - Business with Human Resource Management
Northumbria London Campus
United Kingdom 2023.05 - 2024.05
Professional Qualification - Human Resource Management
Chartered Institute of Personal Management Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 2016.01 - 2018.09
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
National Institute of Social Development, Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2010.01 - 2014.08
Certificate of Higher Education - Inclusive Education
ADAPT (Able Disable All People Together)
India 2015.01 - 2015.04
Skills
- Supporting children's wellbeing and development
- Communication and active listening
- Empathy and emotional support
- Child safeguarding awareness
- Team work
- Mentoring
- Cultural awareness and inclusion
- Play-based learning support
- Observation and Record keeping
Affiliations
- Listening to music
- Meditation
Custom
- Eligibale to work in the UK (Graduate Visa)
- Willing to obtain enhanced DBS check
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Post Office Shop
2023.06 - 2026.03
MSc - Business with Human Resource Management
Northumbria London Campus
2023.05 - 2024.05
Senior Program Associate
Room to Read Sri Lanka
2017.01 - 2023.06
Professional Qualification - Human Resource Management
Chartered Institute of Personal Management Sri Lanka
2016.01 - 2018.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Inclusive Education
ADAPT (Able Disable All People Together)
2015.01 - 2015.04
Volunteer Medical Social Worker
Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, Sri Lanka
2014.09 - 2014.12
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
National Institute of Social Development, Colombo
2010.01 - 2014.08