Stephen Karebe
Summary
I am a compassionate mental health support worker, with four years of experience. I am dedicated and driven to deliver positive outcomes for diverse client bases. As a mental health support worker I care and assist with activities of daily living, including personal care. I provide emotional support and companionship to service users engaging in meaningful conversations, active listening and empathy, offering reassurance, encouragement, and comfort during times of distress or anxiety. Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker committed to promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing. Responds proactively to pressure for reliable, flexible support, adapting to individual requirements. Plans and prioritises well for organised approaches to busy workloads.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital
Harrow on the Hill, Harrow
2020.09 - 2026.02
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Ran community programmes to limit further client intervention and follow-up care.
- Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Monitored patients' conditions, taking pulse and weight.
- Worked with practitioners and allied health professionals to provide practical support and follow-up to clients.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Assessed client mental health in detail to establish treatment options and develop treatment plans.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Staines-upon-Thames, Sry
2019.03 - 2020.01
- Prepared tea, coffee and carbonated beverages for customers.
- Prepared food and beverages within target timeframes.
- Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
- Stayed up-to-date on fast food menu changes to answer customer ingredient and portion questions.
- Placed previously cooked food into ovens to reheat for customer orders.
- Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
- Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Travel And Tourism
East Berkshire College
Slough, SLG 2020.09 - current/2022
Certificate of Higher Education - real estate
Coursera
Reading /2024 -
SVQ Level 3 - pluming
East Berkshire
Slough /2018 - /2021
Skills
- Aggressive behaviour management
- Community services referrals
- Superior communication skills
- Mental health crisis intervention
- Personal care assistance
- Progress reporting
- CPR certified
- Care Act expertise
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Leadership
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
Swahili - Advanced
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
reading
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Travel And Tourism
East Berkshire College
2020.09 - current/2022
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital
2020.09 - 2026.02
Crew Member
McDonald's
2019.03 - 2020.01
Certificate of Higher Education - real estate
Coursera
/2024 -
SVQ Level 3 - pluming
East Berkshire
/2018 - /2021