Donald Hungwe

• Support children and young people with disabilities, complex needs and additional support needs, promoting their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

• Deliver person-centred care by supporting personal care, daily living activities and implementing care plans while ensuring dignity, choice and respect.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and their families, adapting communication styles to meet individual needs and encourage positive outcomes.

• Safeguard children and young people by recognising and responding to concerns appropriately, following organisational policies and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

• Maintain accurate records, communicate effectively with families and professionals, and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and support.

• Manage a caseload of children and young people experiencing a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma and school avoidance.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments with children, young people and their families to identify needs, strengths, risks and protective factors.

• Carry out safeguarding assessments and escalate concerns appropriately in line with organisational policies, procedures and statutory guidance.

• Assess and manage risks relating to self-harm, suicidal ideation, neglect, exploitation and emotional wellbeing, ensuring safety plans and appropriate interventions are in place.

• Conduct home visits and school visits to gather information, assess the young person's environment and engage with families and professionals.

• Liaise and work collaboratively with schools, social workers, GPs, paediatricians and other agencies to support multi-agency decision-making and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records using the RIO electronic patient record system.

• Gather and analyse information from children, parents, carers and professionals to inform assessment, formulation and intervention planning.

• Arrange appointments, prioritise workload and ensure assessments and administrative tasks are completed within agreed timescales.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, presenting information clearly and contributing to discussions around assessment, risk and care planning.

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people, adapting communication styles to meet individual needs and ensure the child's voice remains central to practice.

• Provide signposting and recommendations to appropriate services and interventions based on assessed needs.

• Work within relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children and relevant mental health policies.

• Identified and responded to safeguarding concerns appropriately, following organisational policies and working closely with supervisors and partner agencies to promote children's welfare.

• Managed caseload of children, young people and families facing social, emotional and safeguarding challenges, delivering timely assessments and tailored support to enhance well-being.

• Undertook holistic assessments, home visits and school visits to identify needs, strengths, risks and protective factors while ensuring the child's voice remained central to practice.

• Supported children and families affected by poverty, parental imprisonment, housing difficulties, social isolation and adverse life experiences, offering practical and emotional assistance to improve resilience.

• Collaborated effectively with schools, health professionals, social workers and community organisations, participating in multi-agency meetings to coordinate support and improve outcomes.

• Maintained accurate, confidential case records while demonstrating professional curiosity and applying relevant legislation and guidance, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.