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Pato Ncube Mazolo

Eastbourne,East Sussex

Summary

Comprehensive and established professional offering extensive background and skills in the areas of social care and talking therapies working with children, families and various stakeholders to achieve results for clients.. Talented counsellor in a team and alone managing caseloads effectively. Possesses robust communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organisation, planning, decision-making, and problem resolution skills; capable of working well with individuals and teams of varied organisational and cultural backgrounds.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Domestic abuse support officer

Interventions Alliance
Eastbourne, East Sussex
10.2024 - Current
  • -Completing assessments and conducting referrals with potential clients over the phone.
  • Move new clients into refuge, complete all relevant paperwork including licence agreements, house rules, fire procedures.
  • Collaborated well within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Attending face to face support with clients, other agencies, advocate for clients in meetings such as Child Protection, and Court hearings
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments whilst maintaining high work standards.
  • Escalated critical issues promptly, minimising downtime.

Specialist Women's Complex Needs Worker

Charging Future- East Sussex County Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • - Analysing complex information from professionals which helps the planning of safeguarding to achieve clients’ desired outcomes.
  • Advocate and work collaboratively with professionals from statutory, private and voluntary organisations
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
  • Optimised resource allocation for maximised operational efficiency
  • Produce case studies, daily case notes, emails, reports to agencies and provide monthly and quarterly,statistical data

Alcohol Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live
Eastbourne, East Sussex
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols.
  • Analyse information available to plan appropriate intervention to safeguard service users, families and carers.
  • Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities-stayed abreast of latest trends in addiction recovery field.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting open communication amongst peers.
  • Implemented harm reduction strategies effectively-improved overall safety within facility.

Housing and Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Eastbourne Borough Council
Eastbourne, East Sussex
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
  • Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
  • Provided customer service to improve overall visitor experience.
  • Facilitated smooth communications between departments for better coordination.

Senior Residential Support Worker

Surrey County Council
Woking, Surrey County Council
08.2008 - 11.2016
  • Provided emotional support for young people..
  • Assisted residents to achieve daily living skills.
  • Conducted routine checks during night shifts to maintain a secure environment for everyone in residence.
  • Administered medication following physician guidelines, ensuring correct dosages at all times.
  • Encouraged independence amongst young people by assisting them in mastering day-to-day tasks.
  • Communicated effectively with families, offering reassurance and updates on resident progress.
  • Induct new staff, and provide supervision sessions. Mentor supervisees with their personal development mandatory courses such as CWDC (Children’s Workforce Development Council) and NVQ level 3 (National Vocational Qualifications).·

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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management and Tourism Studies

University of North London
North London, United Kingdom
09.1998 - 07.2001

Level 4 CPCAB - Therapeutic Counselling Diploma

Varndean College
Brighton, United Kingdom
06.2018 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care Level 4 (Children & Young

University of Chichester
Chichester
01.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Active listening skills and able to communicate at various levels
  • Empathic and use Trauma-informed approached
  • Resilient and poses practice ethical integrity valuing with cultural awareness
  • Proactive in pursuing educational pursuits and continued personal development
  • Ability to advocate for clients at various levels and create relations with stakeholders

Affiliations

  • Fitness, Travelling, gardening, cooking, baking and volunteering.

Accomplishments

  • Nominated to be part of a filmed documentary with a client in celebrating the work supporting women into rehabilitation and staying sober.
  • Produced a case study on successfully supporting a family with complex needs and producing a report on the therapeutic work with families and children for Commissioners at ESCC.

Timeline

Domestic abuse support officer

Interventions Alliance
10.2024 - Current

Specialist Women's Complex Needs Worker

Charging Future- East Sussex County Council
02.2023 - 09.2024

Alcohol Recovery Worker

Change Grow Live
07.2021 - 03.2022

Level 4 CPCAB - Therapeutic Counselling Diploma

Varndean College
06.2018 - 02.2020

Housing and Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Eastbourne Borough Council
03.2018 - 07.2021

NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care Level 4 (Children & Young

University of Chichester
01.2010 - 06.2012

Senior Residential Support Worker

Surrey County Council
08.2008 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management and Tourism Studies

University of North London
09.1998 - 07.2001
Pato Ncube Mazolo