Sajida Yasin
London,UK
Summary
Experienced Senior Children & Young People’s Champion with over 10 years’ experience across fostering, education, and community programmes. Skilled in advocacy, training delivery, event planning, and volunteer coordination, with a proven record of engaging hard-to-reach young people and improving outcomes for children in care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Children & Young People’s Champion
Capstone Foster Care
London
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Direct and oversee children’s engagement services across the South East region, achieving defined participation goals.
- Supervise and support Children’s Champions, enhancing outreach effectiveness.
- Partner with Registered Managers to ensure education initiatives meet children’s needs.
- Deliver training and workshops to children, carers and staff, improving skills and knowledge.
- Conduct needs assessments to identify service gaps and advocate for children’s representation in decision-making.
- Plan and manage events and programmes for young people and carers.
Children & Young People’s Champion & Education
Capstone Foster Care
London
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Advocated for children and young people in care through tailored support sessions.
- Assisted with college and job applications, supporting successful transitions.
- Managed support groups for unaccompanied minors, fostering community support.
- Created interactive newsletters to engage young people and highlight opportunities.
- Prepared monthly reports for regional managers and directors to track progress.
Recruitment Coordinator
Capstone Foster Care
London
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Handled initial enquiries from prospective foster carers and developed recruitment strategies.
- Conducted initial home visits and managed allocation of assessments/statutory checks.
- Organised “Skills to Foster” courses including logistics and feedback management.
Recruitment Administrator
Health Education England
London
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered high-quality administrative support to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed trainee portal queries, interviews and stakeholder communications.
- Utilised Oriel and Horus ePortfolio systems to streamline processes.
Support Coordinator & Events Planner (Volunteer)
Annaba Network
01.2017 - 09.2025
- Planned and delivered fundraising events from start to finish
- Created promotional materials, utilising social media for enhanced visibility
- Acted as primary contact for attendees, ensuring a welcoming experience
- Guided volunteers with clear instructions regarding roles and responsibilities
- Resolved conflicts among team members to cultivate a positive environment
Programme Administrator/Coordinator
Mytime Active
London
08.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed offices across three boroughs, establishing innovative systems.
- Represented service at stakeholder meetings, implementing best practices for programme delivery.
SOP Administrator
Retroscreen Virology
London
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed QUMAS documentation system and training matrices to ensure SOP compliance.
Outreach Support Volunteer
Bromley By Bow Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted with event planning and recruitment for employment training programmes.
- Liaised with companies to secure work placements and support students with first aid/IT skills.
Health Care Assistant
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Luton
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Supported patients with daily living activities and assisted nursing staff with clinical observations.
Education
BA (Hons) - History
Goldsmiths University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Humanities & Social Sciences
Waltham Forest College
London 09.2010 - 07.2011
8 GCSEs A–C -
Challney High School for Girls
Luton 01.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
- Children & Young People Advocacy
- Training & Workshop Delivery
- Event & Project Management
- Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination
- Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Needs Assessment & Progress Reporting
- Microsoft Office & CRM Systems (CHARMS, Mailchimp, Oriel, Horus)
- Calm and effective under pressure
Certification
- Dyadic Developmental Practice Psychotherapy & Parenting Level 1 (DDP1), Feb 2024
- PACE Train the Trainer Training, May 2023
- CPI Safety Intervention Foundation (Certified to Teach), Dec 2022
- Facilitator – Fostering Changes Programme, Nov 2021
Languages
Punjabi (Intermediate)
Beginner
Urdu (Intermediate)
Beginner
Hindi (Elementary)
Beginner
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Active in local community and charity projects; enjoy regular walks and hikes for wellbeing; passionate about exploring new cuisines and cultures.
Accomplishments
- Initiated and led distribution of 75 Ramadan packs for children and young people in foster care across the South East.
- Successfully run a women’s networking group and fundraising events.
- First female member of my family to achieve a university degree while managing pregnancy.
Volunteer Experience
- Support Coordinator & Events Planner (Volunteer), Annaba Network, 2017-01-01, Present, Managed CRM and Mailchimp to communicate upcoming events., Planned and delivered fundraising events from start to finish., Recruited and coordinated volunteers; sourced venues and negotiated rates., Responded to public enquiries on social media.
- Outreach Support Volunteer, Bromley By Bow Centre, 2014-01-01, 2015-01-01, Assisted with event planning and recruitment for employment training programmes., Liaised with companies to secure work placements and support students with first aid/IT skills.
Training
- Dyadic Developmental Practice Psychotherapy & Parenting Level 1 (DDPI), 2024-02-01
- PACE Train the Trainer Training, 2023-05-01
- CPI Safety Intervention Foundation (Certified to Teach), 2022-12-01
- Facilitator – Fostering Changes Programme, 2021-11-01
Affiliations
- Active in local community and charity projects; enjoy regular walks and hikes for wellbeing; passionate about exploring new cuisines and cultures.
Timeline
Senior Children & Young People’s Champion
Capstone Foster Care
06.2024 - 09.2025
Children & Young People’s Champion & Education
Capstone Foster Care
02.2020 - 06.2024
Recruitment Coordinator
Capstone Foster Care
07.2019 - 02.2020
Recruitment Administrator
Health Education England
12.2018 - 06.2019
Support Coordinator & Events Planner (Volunteer)
Annaba Network
01.2017 - 09.2025
Programme Administrator/Coordinator
Mytime Active
08.2015 - 12.2018
SOP Administrator
Retroscreen Virology
12.2014 - 03.2015
Outreach Support Volunteer
Bromley By Bow Centre
01.2014 - 01.2015
BA (Hons) - History
Goldsmiths University
01.2011 - 01.2014
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Humanities & Social Sciences
Waltham Forest College
09.2010 - 07.2011
Health Care Assistant
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2008
8 GCSEs A–C -
Challney High School for Girls
01.2001 - 05.2004
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