Shackia Sarilal
Preston,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated professional known for compassion and sociability, with excellent communication and improvisational skills. Demonstrates punctuality, dependability, and reliability while being a fast learner who thrives under high pressure. Committed to personal growth through constructive criticism, showcasing outstanding teamwork abilities and persistence in long working hours. Efficient in task completion with strong interprofessional collaboration skills, adept at case report writing, and proficient in resilience and stress management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Social Worker – Family Assessment Centre
Family Beginnings Ltd.
Chorley
2026.04 - Current
- Supported parenting assessments within a residential family assessment setting.
- Conducted direct work with parents and children under supervision.
- Observed and contributed to family time sessions and parenting assessments.
- Participated in multi-agency meetings and professional discussions.
- Delivered wellbeing sessions and practical support interventions.
- Applied safeguarding legislation, social work theory, and professional values in practice.
- Maintained accurate records and professional case documentation.
Waitress / Bartender
Fino Tapas
Preston
2023.11 - Current
- Provided top-notch service to customers, improved overall dining experience.
- Showcased extensive knowledge of menu items, heightened customer decision making.
- Advanced team efficiency by assisting in training new waitstaff members.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
Student Social Worker
INICIO Group
Preston
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Worked within legal guidelines during all interactions with clients and families.
- Supported young people aged 16–25 experiencing social, emotional, housing, and practical challenges.
- Participated in multi-agency meetings with housing, health, education, and support professionals.
- Assisted with assessments and support planning.
- Promoted independence through a strengths-based and person-centred approach.
- Maintained confidential records and case notes.
- Applied safeguarding procedures and risk management principles.
- Built professional relationships with service users and partner agencies.
Warehouse operative
DHL express courier
Preston
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Stocking and sorting food items for the train food shops, Arranging the food, drinks and cutlery in the respective coaches according to the task lists provided. Managed to complete all assigned tasks efficiently, in a careful and timely manner.
Bar and kitchen staff
ReView Cocktail Bar
Preston
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Enjoyed working in a high demand environment. The job entailed taking orders, servicing and tackling customer complaints. No pronoun also made simple cocktails behind the bar and assisted in kitchen clean-ups.
Voluntary Support worker
Centre for the Rehabilitation for the Disabled, Church of South India
Trivandrum
2019.07 - 2020.04
- Learning how to work with people from different backgrounds. Aiding their day to day activities, entertaining them and assisting them during mealtimes.
Restaurant staff
Cafe Jade- Hycinth hotel
Trivandrum
2020.01 - 2020.03
- Managed dessert bar, guiding customers to relevant locations for optimal service. Collaborated with team to enhance service quality and communication skills.
Education
High school -
Holy Angels' ISC Convent School
Trivandrum, India 2017.06 - 2019.05
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 2020.09 - 2023.06
B.Hons Social Work - Social work
University of Greater Manchester
Bolton 2023.09 -
Skills
- Case report writing
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Excellent communication and improvisational skills
- Outstanding teamworking skills
- Well adapted to work under high pressure
- Resilience and stress management
- Compassionate and sociable
- Fast Learner
- Punctual, dependable and reliable
- Efficient in completing tasks
- Receptive to feedback
- Persistence with work and capability of working long hours
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Fluent
Hobbies
Singing, Photography, Cycling, Passionate about food and cooking
Timeline
Student Social Worker – Family Assessment Centre
Family Beginnings Ltd.
2026.04 - Current
Student Social Worker
INICIO Group
2024.01 - 2024.12
Waitress / Bartender
Fino Tapas
2023.11 - Current
B.Hons Social Work - Social work
University of Greater Manchester
2023.09 -
Warehouse operative
DHL express courier
2022.07 - 2022.08
Bar and kitchen staff
ReView Cocktail Bar
2021.10 - 2022.03
Bachelor's of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
2020.09 - 2023.06
Restaurant staff
Cafe Jade- Hycinth hotel
2020.01 - 2020.03
Voluntary Support worker
Centre for the Rehabilitation for the Disabled, Church of South India
2019.07 - 2020.04
High school -
Holy Angels' ISC Convent School
2017.06 - 2019.05