Marlyn Saji

• Conducting Section 9 Care Act assessments, welfare reviews, and care package reviews, followed by the development and implementation of person-centred support plans.
• Supporting and participating in safeguarding procedures, including home visits and the completion of relevant safeguarding documentation, case conference reports, and risk assessments.
• Managing an individual caseload under supervision, providing direct interventions and coordinating care in line with statutory and local authority responsibilities.
• Shadowing a range of multidisciplinary professionals including social workers, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and medical doctors, particularly in relation to Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and complex case discussions.
• Leading the morning triage of referrals, assisting in the prioritization and allocation of new cases to the appropriate practitioners.
• Chairing multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contributing to joint decision-making processes.
• Actively participating in professional meetings and multi-agency forums to ensure a collaborative approach to care and safeguarding.

• Serve as first point of contact for service users and visitors, managing the reception area, responding to enquiries, and directing individuals to appropriate departments.
• Conduct active listening to assess needs and ensure timely access to relevant support services.
• Complete registration processes, risk and needs assessments, and STAR assessments to develop a comprehensive understanding of each individual’s circumstances.
• Carry out health and safety checks through scheduled house visits; manage voids and coordinate maintenance work to ensure safe living environments.
• Assist service users with housing benefit reviews and Universal Credit claims, ensuring accurate submissions and timely processing.
• Utilise the “In-Form” internal system to manage case records, assessments, and service delivery efficiently.
• Support service users during move-outs, including sourcing suitable housing options and facilitating smooth transitions.
• Provide employment-related support by assisting with CV preparation and identifying job opportunities.
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding procedures; participate in safeguarding meetings and relevant training sessions.
• Manage a designated caseload, conducting regular welfare checks via phone and in-person visits.
• Assist clients with a broad range of needs, including attending medical appointments, accessing legal aid, and navigating statutory or administrative processes.
• Liaise with external professionals, including probation officers and GPs, to gather background information and inform support planning.

• Led two district-wide educational campaigns in Rajasthan and Karnataka as part of a field fellowship program.
• Spearheaded the "School Padharo Jaisaneri Ladali" campaign in Jaisalmer to reintegrate dropout girls into formal education, in collaboration with NGOs, government departments (ICDS, WCD), PRI members, and media partners.
• · Implemented NITI Aayog’s Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) program across 28 schools, improving early learning outcomes.
• · Organized Gram Panchayat and Mahila Sabha meetings in 11 villages to strengthen community engagement.
• Conducted menstrual hygiene workshops in 21 higher secondary schools and led a district-level event on World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
• Built partnerships with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to support grassroots education initiatives.
• Customized and implemented the “Buniyadi Shiksha Abhiyaan” in Raichur, Karnataka, tailoring it to local needs and resources.
• Coordinated an NGO conclave to enhance stakeholder collaboration in Raichur.
• Taught English and Mathematics for 60 days in two government schools to directly support student learning.
  
  

Designed and delivered adaptive dance instruction for children with diverse learning needs, tailoring techniques to individual abilities while collaborating with therapists and caregivers to support therapeutic, creative, and developmental goals

Delivered faith-based early childhood education to children aged 3-6 through interactive Bible lessons and creative activities, fostering holistic development in an inclusive classroom environment.