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
2016.09 - 2025.06
- 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
2014.06 - 2016.09
- 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
2012.06 - 2014.06
- 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
2011.09 - 2012.05
- 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
2010.06 - 2011.09
- 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
2008.10 - 2010.06
- 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
2007.01 - 2008.08
- 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
2003.01 - 2006.01
- 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
1999.01 - 2003.01
- 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
1996.01 - 2000.01
- 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 2003.01 - 2006.01
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
Kingston 1997.01 - 2000.01
Some College (No Degree) -
Lambeth College
London 1995.01 - 1996.01
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Lewisham College
London 1994.01 - 1995.01
‘A’ level - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Southwark College
London 1992.01 - 1994.01
GCE ‘O’ levels -
Vainona High School
Harare, Zimbabwe 1987.01 - 1991.01
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
2016.09 - 2025.06
Mental Health Support Worker
Lime Social Agency
2014.06 - 2016.09
Nursing Personnel
2012.06 - 2014.06
Mayday Nursing Agency
2011.09 - 2012.05
Healthcare Support Worker
New Linc Nursing Agency
2010.06 - 2011.09
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
2008.10 - 2010.06
Pharmaceutical Analyst
Covance plc
2007.01 - 2008.08
Experimentalist
Syngenta plc
2003.01 - 2006.01
High School Diploma - Biological Sciences
Thames Valley University
2003.01 - 2006.01
Healthcare Support Worker
Lady Anne Care
1999.01 - 2003.01
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
1997.01 - 2000.01
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury plc
1996.01 - 2000.01
Some College (No Degree) -
Lambeth College
1995.01 - 1996.01
Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Lewisham College
1994.01 - 1995.01
‘A’ level - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Southwark College
1992.01 - 1994.01
GCE ‘O’ levels -
Vainona High School
1987.01 - 1991.01
Master of Science - Mental Health and Adult Health Nursing
University of West London