Malaika Mahekh
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in planning and organisation, communication, and customer care. Demonstrates digital competency with proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software. Adept at problem-solving, risk assessment, and making evidence-based decisions. Known for attention to detail in record-keeping and report writing. Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous professional development. Experienced in teamwork within multi-disciplinary settings across health, education, and social care sectors. Builds strong relationships through trust and engagement while maintaining a non-judgmental approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Social Worker
Good Hope Hospital
- Managed Pathway 1 (home with care) and Pathway 2 (care home) discharges.
- Worked closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, OT’s and HCAs.
- Completed assessments, care planning and safe discharge arrangements.
Social Work Placement (Final Year)
SENDIASS
- Managed a caseload of 50+ SEND cases.
- Supported parents, carers and young people with EHCP processes.
- Completed Education Health & Care Plans (Section 37 CA 2014).
- Lodged appeals under Section 51 CA 2014.
- Provided advice under Section 20 CA 2014 for children with SEND.
Compass Children’s Homes
Solihull, Hall Green, Sutton Coldfield, Kingfisher
- Supported children with complex behavioural needs.
- Completed daily activities, community outings and night shifts (wake nights).
Housing Support
Midland Heart
- Completed housing applications, apartment checks and referrals.
- Supported vulnerable adults with tenancy issues and independent living.
Gambling Detox Centre
- Delivered person-centred support for individuals recovering from gambling addiction.
- Strengthened communication skills and therapeutic engagement.
Social Work Placement
The Sweet Project
01.2021
- Completed case work involving Section 47 and Section 17 Children & Families cases.
- Conducted home visits, risk assessments, working agreements and direct work in schools.
- Worked with service users experiencing suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder and other MH needs.
- Applied the Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 in practice.
Social Worker
Specialist Mental Health Team
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Support citizens in the community with packages of care to promote independent living.
- Work with forensic mental health cases and complete Section 2 and Section 3 Tribunals.
- Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments (accommodation, finances, social care needs).
- Work with citizens under DoLS and support complex hospital discharges.
- Successfully transition long-term hospital patients (10+ years) into community placements.
- Multi-agency working with psychiatrists, psychologists, OT’s, nurses and community teams.
HAYS Agency - Park House Detox Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported individuals recovering from drug and alcohol misuse.
- Delivered relapse-prevention activities and wellbeing sessions.
- Completed BP checks, urine samples and basic health monitoring.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Birmingham City University
01.2019 - 01.2022
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Social Work England
01.2023 - 01.2026
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Bordesley Green Girls Sixth Form
01.2017 - 01.2019
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Saltley Academy
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
- Planning & organisation — Able to prioritise workloads, manage complex caseloads and remain resilient under pressure
- Communication & customer care — Skilled in direct work, multi-agency collaboration and building rapport with diverse service users
- Digital competency — Confident using Microsoft Office, internet systems, case management software and digital reporting tools
- Problem-solving — Able to assess risk, analyse information and make sound, evidence-based decisions
- Attention to detail — Accurate record-keeping, report writing and statutory documentation
- Self-motivation — Driven to achieve high standards and continuously develop professionally
- Teamwork — Experienced working within multi-disciplinary teams across health, education and social care
- Relationship building — Skilled in developing trust, supporting engagement and promoting independence
- Non-Judgmental approach
Certification
- MCA DoLS Training — 2026-06-18
- MAPPA Training — 2026-06-11
- Data Protection Awareness — 2026-02-11
- Safeguarding (BCC) — 2026-02-11
- Care Act Training — 2026-01-21
References
Aisha_bi@outlook.com, AliaAkhtar76@gmail.com, Sian.Newman@birmingham.gov.uk, Irenetchakoute@yahoo.co.uk, Available on request
Additional Care Experience
- Hollywood Care Home (2018)
- Sutton Support Centre (2017)
- Heartlands Resource Centre (2019)
Timeline
Social Worker
Specialist Mental Health Team
09.2023 - 06.2026
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Social Work England
01.2023 - 01.2026
Social Work Placement
The Sweet Project
01.2021
HAYS Agency - Park House Detox Centre
01.2021 - 01.2022
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Birmingham City University
01.2019 - 01.2022
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Bordesley Green Girls Sixth Form
01.2017 - 01.2019
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Saltley Academy
01.2012 - 01.2017
Social Worker
Good Hope Hospital
Social Work Placement (Final Year)
SENDIASS
Compass Children’s Homes
Housing Support
Midland Heart
Gambling Detox Centre