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Elakkiyan Dhanasekaran Ushakumari

Leeds,United Kingdom

Summary

Iʼm someone who believes that real change happens when youʼre willing to show up, listen, and do the work. Social work and Youth Work isnʼt just a profession for me-itʼs about standing up for people, finding solutions, and constantly learning in the process. I possess a challenging mindset aimed at enhancing personal and professional growth by embracing new challenges. My goal is to educate, agitate, and organise individuals to create a better world for humanity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Project Worker 2

Barnardo's
Leeds, West Yorksire
06.2025 - Current
  • Led "Craft and Connect" mental health events with Co-op Academy, supporting young people’s well-being during vacations.
  • Completed 50+ NSPCC trainings on child protection, safeguarding, and advocacy, ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Collaborated with Children’s Services Manager to design tailored intervention plans for vulnerable youth.
  • Delivered sessions at Co-op Academy to promote mental health awareness and safeguarding practices.

Youth Worker

The Hunslet Club
Leeds
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitating engaging youth sessions, promoting personal growth, teamwork, and confidence among young people.
  • Monitoring young people's engagement, providing tailored feedback to adapt activities to individual and group needs.
  • Upholding health, safety, and inclusion policies, fostering a positive and compliant environment for young people.

Retail Volunteering

Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds
02.2025 - Current
  • Priced products to support charity goals.
  • Racked and organized retail items.
  • Categorized products for efficient inventory.
  • Handled customer queries effectively.

Medical Counsellor, Medical Social Worker, Internship

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
Chennai
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with National AIDS Control Organisation.
  • Facilitated group work and community initiatives to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote safe sexual practices.

Social Worker, Placement

Prism Trust - NGO
Chennai
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Conducted casework in Young offenders Institution, reporting to the CWC and supporting juvenile rehabilitation under child protection laws.

Education

MA - Youth work and Community Development

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
01.2025 -

Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatric

Madras School of Social Work
Chennai
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Madras Christian College
06.2017 - 10.2020

Skills

  • Time management
  • Conflict Resolutions
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Rapport Building
  • Counselling

Certification

  • Equality & Diversity & Human Rights, NHS, Level 1
  • Safeguarding Adults, NHS, Level 1 and 2
  • Data Security Awareness, NHS, Level 1
  • Health & Safety, NHS, Level 1
  • Safeguarding Children, NHS, Level 1 and 2
  • Continuous Professional Development, Care Certificate

Languages

Tamil
Malayalam
Telugu

Timeline

Project Worker 2

Barnardo's
06.2025 - Current

Youth Worker

The Hunslet Club
05.2025 - 08.2025

Retail Volunteering

Leeds Hospitals Charity
02.2025 - Current

MA - Youth work and Community Development

Leeds Beckett University
01.2025 -

Medical Counsellor, Medical Social Worker, Internship

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
02.2024 - 01.2025

Social Worker, Placement

Prism Trust - NGO
08.2022 - 11.2022

Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatric

Madras School of Social Work
08.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Madras Christian College
06.2017 - 10.2020

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