Munyaradzi Chitemerere
Weston-super-Mare,North Somerset
Summary
Mental health support professional with strong experience in psychosocial rehabilitation, youth work and elderly care, delivering person-centred planning and recovery-focused interventions. Demonstrates advanced skills in DBT proficiency, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness techniques and applied behaviour analysis to support resilience building, self-harm prevention and addiction support services. Adept at group therapy co-ordination, therapy facilitation and de-escalation techniques, with a solid grounding in child protection protocols, safeguarding vulnerable adults and relevant legislation knowledge. Collaborates effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring accurate clinical records management, risk assessment procedures and psychiatric assessment while maintaining strict patient confidentiality. Committed to promoting mental health advocacy and continuous improvement in mental health support techniques within diverse and high-pressure care settings.
Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker committed to promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing. Responds proactively to pressure for reliable, flexible support, adapting to individual requirements. Plans and prioritises well for organised approaches to busy workloads.
Adaptable Mental Health Support Worker with experience in recovery-oriented service planning and management. Assessed, monitored and evaluated individuals' needs for personalised, responsive care programmes. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for excellent department productivity and well-maintained care continuity.
Motivated individual offers excellent communication and relationship-building skills to opportunities in mental health support work. Talented in coaching and mentoring to aid positive outcomes. Flexible and adaptable for responsive practical and emotional assistance.
Focused [Job Title] with experience delivering creative solutions and care programmes to meet diverse mental health needs. Addresses issues and identifies opportunities to build emotional resilience. Collaborates with external agencies to signpost additional help and resources for improved outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Mental health support worker
Long fox Unit weston super mare BS23 4TS
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
2023.02 - 2026.03
- Built trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
- Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to integrated services.
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Enhanced mental health understanding for service users through psychoeducation.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
- Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
- Documented progress notes meticulously, enabling accurate patient assessments.
- Promoted safe environment by adhering to risk assessment guidelines.
Support worker
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust green parks house
Weston-super-Mare, City of London
2015.02 - 2023.02
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
Education
Diploma in Occupational Therapy - Health and social care
Academy Health and fitness
City of London 2025.09 - 2026.02
Certification of Dietetics and Nutrition - Health and social care
Academy Health and fitness
City of London 2025.10 - 2026.03
Skills
- Resilience and set Boundaries
- Group therapy co-ordination
- Physical restraint training
- Risk assessment procedures
- Psychiatric assessment
- Therapeutic boundaries
- Understanding of recovery principles
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Non-Violent communication
- Empathy and understanding
- Therapy facilitation
- Resilience building
- Youth work experience
- Personal care
- Personal care assistance
- Medication Administration
- Cultural competence
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Solution-focused therapy
- Patient assessments
- Patient relations
- Patient confidentiality
- De-escalation techniques
- Person-centred planning
- Motivational encouragement
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- De-escalation practises
- Legislation knowledge
- Resilience under pressure
- Record keeping accuracy
Affiliations
- Basketball, football, chess, outdoor activities, running
Timeline
Certification of Dietetics and Nutrition - Health and social care
Academy Health and fitness
2025.10 - 2026.03
Diploma in Occupational Therapy - Health and social care
Academy Health and fitness
2025.09 - 2026.02
Mental health support worker
Long fox Unit weston super mare BS23 4TS
2023.02 - 2026.03
Support worker
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust green parks house
2015.02 - 2023.02