Siphethokuhle Sibanda
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Health and Social Care professional holding a BA (Hons) 2:1 in Health and Social Care. Over 20 years of combined hands-on caring, project management, and community development experience, including long-term family caring for a person with multiple sclerosis. Expertise in personal care, dementia and learning disability support, multi-agency coordination, process mapping, evaluating health and social care services, and designing service improvement strategies. Skilled in fundraising, bid preparation, writing compelling statements of appeal, and running successful fundraising campaigns. Committed to person-centred care, safeguarding, social inclusion, and empowering vulnerable individuals. Seeking opportunities in health/social care coordination, service improvement, community project management, or fundraising roles following recent bereavement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Carer
Family member
Nottingham
2012.03 - 2025.09
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans.
- Maintained patient records, guaranteeing accurate tracking of medical history and treatment plans.
- Worked collaboratively with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
- Coordinated appointments with healthcare professionals for routine check-ups and treatments.
- Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
- Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
Project worker
Shiefton youth and community enterprise
Nottingham
2011.03 - 2011.12
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams for integrated efforts towards common goals.
- Led project mapping, readiness assessments, and bid preparation to support community initiatives in securing grant/commissioning funding.- Contributed to funding applications and organisational development.
Project worker
Inspire Nottingham
Nottingham , Nottinghamshire
2010.03 - 2010.12
- Enhanced project efficiency by implementing strategic planning measures.
- - Designed and delivered educational programmes for adults with learning disabilities, focusing on independent living skills, food preparation, budgeting, shopping, and banking.- Promoted social inclusion, social confidence, and employability through tailored activities and support.
Health care assistant
Morley manor care home
Leeds , Yorkshire
2004.01 - 2005.03
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within care home setting to foster sense of community spirit among them .
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
Care assistant
Acardia homecare
Leeds
2002.04 - 2004.12
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Maintained calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both residents and their families.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
Factory worker
First contact agency
Leeds
2002.03 - 2002.12
- Utilised manual tools to assemble parts swiftly and accurately.
- Followed strict quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Packaged finished products carefully, guaranteed customer satisfaction.
- Participated in job rotation schemes to broaden skillset and understanding of factory operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health and social care
Derby university
Derby AVCE - Heath and social care
Leeds college of technology
Leeds 09.2003
GCSEs - O levels
Sizane high school
Bulawayo01.1998
Skills
- Personalised care plans
- Compassionate care
- Record-keeping
- Bid preparation and writing
- Using process mapping to improve services
- Designing and running fundraising campaigns
- Interproffessional practice
- Medication management
- Crisis Intervention
- Disability Care
- Dementia care
- Palliative Care
- Personal care assistance
- Health advocacy
- Working with people with learning disabilities
Voluntary work
**Board Member**
Asakhane Global (Charitable organisation]
- Supported fundraising campaigns, including planning, execution, and raising awareness for poverty and displacement issues.
- Wrote statements of appeal and grant applications to secure funding.
- Advocated for and assisted individuals/families affected by hardship.
Timeline
Carer
Family member
2012.03 - 2025.09
Project worker
Shiefton youth and community enterprise
2011.03 - 2011.12
Project worker
Inspire Nottingham
2010.03 - 2010.12
Health care assistant
Morley manor care home
2004.01 - 2005.03
Care assistant
Acardia homecare
2002.04 - 2004.12
Factory worker
First contact agency
2002.03 - 2002.12
Bachelor of Arts - Health and social care
Derby university
AVCE - Heath and social care
Leeds college of technology
GCSEs - O levels
Sizane high school