Sherifah Birch
Staines-upon-Thames,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in social work collaboration and compliance with CQC standards. Demonstrates exceptional skills in record keeping, health education dissemination, and communication with families. Proficient in trauma sensitivity, dementia care, and infection control measures. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Committed to compassionate care, patient advocacy, and respect for diversity while maintaining resilience under stress. Career goal: To continue advancing in the field of social work by leveraging comprehensive skills to enhance community well-being.
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Anchor Hanover Group
Molesey, Surrey
2009.09 - Current
- Supervise meals for clients and ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by Anchor Hanover
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Collaborate with other professionals to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Social Work Student
Bracknell Forest Council
Bracknell, Berkshire
2025.10 - 2026.04
- Utilised therapeutic techniques to help clients cope with stress and mental health issues.
- Encouraged self-advocacy amongst clients by teaching them their rights and responsibilities.
- Created safe environments for confidential discussions regarding sensitive topics.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for clients.
- Conducted home visits, assessing living conditions and family dynamics.
- Advocated for disadvantaged individuals, promoting social justice and equality.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, prioritising client safety.
- Provided career guidance and job placement assistance, facilitating economic independence.
- Maintained case management records, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Established rapport with clients by understanding and respecting their personal situations.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic approach towards social care.
- Connected clients with community resources and assistance programs to bridge gaps in basic needs.
- Explained application processes and helped clients complete required paperwork related to social service programmes.
- Conducted intake assessments, working with clients to gather required data and discuss potential solutions.
- Worked with community organisations to create access to resources and assistance to meet client varying needs.
- Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary professionals and caregivers to foster access to medical care.
Social work student
Transform Housing and support
Woking, Surrey
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Liaised with local authorities for resolution of complex cases.
- Created safe environments for confidential discussions regarding sensitive topics.
- Encouraged self-advocacy amongst clients by teaching them their rights and responsibilities.
- Contributed to team meetings for improvement of service delivery.
- Implemented child protection measures, safeguarding vulnerable children's welfare.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, prioritising client safety.
- Maintained case management records, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic approach towards social care.
- Established rapport with clients by understanding and respecting their personal situations.
- Improved client wellbeing with provision of emotional support and counselling.
- Connected clients with community resources and assistance programs to bridge gaps in basic needs.
- Worked with local healthcare providers and community officials to secure access to resources and advocate for client rights.
- Studied industry trends and best practices to understand needs of diverse populations.
- Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
- Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
- Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through targeted assessments.
- Reported on case progress, updates and interventions in alignment with regulatory standards.
- Guided clients through application processes for governmental assistance.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham 2024.09 - 2026.09
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Health and Social Care For England
Anchor Hanover Group
Bradford UK. 2014.04 - 2014.10
Skills
- Dignity respectfulness
- Social work collaboration
- Compliance with cqc standards
- Record keeping capability
- Health education dissemination
- Communication with families
- Trauma sensitivity
- Dementia care proficiency
- Resilience under stress
- Infection control measures
- Disability awareness training
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control procedures
- Interpersonal relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Data protection compliance
- Cultural competency
- Health and Safety regulations
- Patient advocacy
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Compassionate care
- Community resources navigation
- Respect for diversity
- Time efficiency
- Client-Centred approach
- Communication skills
- Professional judgment
Timeline
Social Work Student
Bracknell Forest Council
2025.10 - 2026.04
Social work student
Transform Housing and support
2025.02 - 2025.06
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Royal Holloway, University of London
2024.09 - 2026.09
NVQ Level 2 Diploma - Health and Social Care For England
Anchor Hanover Group
2014.04 - 2014.10
Health care assistant
Anchor Hanover Group
2009.09 - Current