GRACE MARAVANYIKA
Bracknell,Berkshire
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with extensive expertise in psychiatric assessment, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed care. Demonstrates proficiency in healthcare software and clinical records management, ensuring seamless patient assessments and treatment planning. Skilled in working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver person-centred planning and compassionate care. Adept at risk management and de-escalation techniques, fostering resilience in stressful situations while maintaining therapeutic boundaries. Committed to advancing mental health treatment planning through strategic planning and cultural competence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2040
2040
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital
Woking, Surrey
09.2016 - 06.2025
- Established trusting therapeutic relationships to support patients’ emotional wellbeing and recovery journeys.
- Facilitated structured therapeutic activities within a safe and supportive environment to promote engagement and personal growth.
- Assisted patients with daily living needs, encouraging autonomy and contributing to sustained recovery outcomes.
- Monitored and supported physical wellbeing, promoting independence through tailored care interventions.
- Maintained a risk-aware environment, implementing safety protocols to safeguard both patients and staff.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to inform care planning and reduce potential harm.
- Promoted healthy eating habits and personal hygiene to support overall wellbeing and recovery progression.
Mental Health Support Worker
Lime Social Agency
Leatherhead, Surrey
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Supporting patients while creating a therapeutic relationship.
- Offering activities in a therapeutic environment.
- Supporting their daily needs towards making a long term recovery.
- Ensuring their physical needs are met while encouraging independence.
- Ensuring the safety of patients and staff and that any risks are minimised by creating a safe environment.
- Assessing risks.
- Ensuring good dietary intake and promoting good personal hygiene.
Nursing Personnel
Brentwood, London
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Delivered comprehensive support to service users and multidisciplinary teams within acute hospital units, ensuring seamless ward operations.
- Performed ECGs and monitored vital signs using a range of clinical equipment to inform timely medical interventions.
- Provided high-quality personal care and executed safe moving and handling procedures to maintain patient comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with the day-to-day functioning of medical and surgical wards, enhancing care coordination and patient experience.
- Observed and supported patients experiencing mental health crises, implementing de-escalation techniques to prevent harm and promote safety.
Mayday Nursing Agency
Harrow, London
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Worked mainly in hospitals providing support to service users and clinicians.
- My duties included recording vital statistics observations using a range of equipment, providing personal care, moving and handling patients and providing all round support in the running of medical and surgical wards.
Healthcare Support Worker
New Linc Nursing Agency
Slough, Berkshire
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Worked in nursing homes, residential homes and hospitals providing support to service users and clinicians.
- My duties included recording vital statistics observations using a range of equipment, providing personal care, moving and handling patients and providing all round support in the running of medical and surgical wards.
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
Teignmouth, Devon
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Worked with disabled and elderly people.
- Took personal responsibility for clients’ physical and mental wellbeing, as well as facilitating and encouraging their independence, while taking the role of primary carer.
Pharmaceutical Analyst
Covance plc
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Carrying out a variety of analytical tests using analytical techniques mainly HPLC on pharmaceutical formulations.
- Operating HPLC equipment.
- Working to high standards of scientific integrity and safety using GLP/GMP.
- Compiling, checking and reporting of data.
- Metrology of analytical equipment.
Experimentalist
Syngenta plc
Jealott’s Hill, Berkshire
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Conducted experimental assays including applying chemicals to insects in a screening environment and monitoring progression of various tests on a daily basis.
- Assessed results of tests, calculating and recording the data and entering in onto relevant databases to enable chemical progression of the active compounds.
- Preparation of screening plant samples, including chemical application, assessing effects of compounds and recording results.
- Conducted assays in a high throughput environment.
- Used different types of automation including machines for agar dispensing and chemical handling.
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
Teignmouth, Devon
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Worked with disabled and elderly people.
- Took personal responsibility for clients’ physical and mental wellbeing, as well as facilitating and encouraging their independence.
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury plc
East Dulwich, London
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Operated checkouts, supervised shifts, replenished shelves, conducted stocktaking and promoted hygiene in the store.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health and Adult Health Nursing
University of West London
Reading12.2025
High School Diploma - Biological Sciences
Thames Valley University
Reading 01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
Kingston 01.1997 - 01.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
Lambeth College
London 01.1995 - 01.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Lewisham College
London 01.1994 - 01.1995
‘A’ level - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Southwark College
London 01.1992 - 01.1994
GCE ‘O’ levels -
Vainona High School
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.1987 - 01.1991
Skills
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Empathy and understanding
- Person-centred care planning
- Allied health referral procedures
- Administering medication
- Strategic planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health treatment planning
- Psychosocial assessments
- Wound care
Custom
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Travelling
- Music
- Reading
- Churchgoing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital
09.2016 - 06.2025
Mental Health Support Worker
Lime Social Agency
06.2014 - 09.2016
Nursing Personnel
06.2012 - 06.2014
Mayday Nursing Agency
09.2011 - 05.2012
Healthcare Support Worker
New Linc Nursing Agency
06.2010 - 09.2011
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
10.2008 - 06.2010
Pharmaceutical Analyst
Covance plc
01.2007 - 08.2008
Experimentalist
Syngenta plc
01.2003 - 01.2006
High School Diploma - Biological Sciences
Thames Valley University
01.2003 - 01.2006
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
01.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
01.1997 - 01.2000
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury plc
01.1996 - 01.2000
Some College (No Degree) -
Lambeth College
01.1995 - 01.1996
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Lewisham College
01.1994 - 01.1995
‘A’ level - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Southwark College
01.1992 - 01.1994
GCE ‘O’ levels -
Vainona High School
01.1987 - 01.1991
Master of Science - Mental Health and Adult Health Nursing
University of West London
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