Sudev Sreekumar
Brighton,Brighton and Hove
Summary
A dedicated professional with expertise in communication, assessments across various sectors, and children safeguarding and protection. Proficient in setting up care plans, handling referrals, and assessments of different nature. Demonstrates strong IT and leadership skills. Committed to enhancing the quality of social care through effective inter agency collaboration and emphasis on safeguarding of young people.
Compassionate and dedicated individual with natural ability to communicate and build trust, combined with strong problem-solving skills and empathy, well-suited for supporting young people. Possesses transferable skills such as active listening, critical thinking and empathy which are essential for the Social Worker role. Aims to create positive outcomes and meaningful change in the Children's Social Worker role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential support worker (Refugee Young People)
Asphaleia Services
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
03.2024 - Current
- Working with young people for assisting them in their daily activities and creating a safe environment with emphasis on the safeguarding of the young people.
- Recording and keeping data according to the standards of the organization and discussing any need for updates in the system with my supervisor.
- Completing key work sessions which helps the young people to understand the day to day life and rules of the country.
- Accompanying the young people for various meetings and liaising with different organizations for the betterment of their life through inter professional meetings.
- Creating/ assisting in care plans and exit plans for young people by liaising with social workers and placement Review Officers (PRO).
- Conducted routine checks during night shifts to maintain a secure environment for everyone in residence.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal resident health outcomes.
Residential childcare worker
FPR Group
Sussex, Sussex
02.2023 - Current
- Working with children with complex care needs.
- Supporting young people in day to day activities both in the care sector and accompany them outside when required.
- Provided 1:1 care to required young people in addressing their difficulties and thus eventually building rapport.
- Person centered approach used on young people focusing on the factors which may have influenced in their current behavior.
- Prompting the young people to work on themselves and encouraging them to be independent.
- Provided safe, secure environment with continual supervision to ensure protection of children.
- Facilitated educational support, enhancing learning opportunities for children in residence.
Student Social Worker
Asphaleia training services
Worthing, West Sussex
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Working with care leavers in a project called Multiply Flatmate which helps them acquire financial skills for their life forward. Forming a relationship with them and providing financial advice but not limited to it. Understanding the needs of the young person and working in a holistic approach resulting in intervention in necessary aspects of their life is part of the project.
- Working with students with EHCP needs on a one to one and on a group basis.
- Working with ESOL students on a one to one and group basis, helping them in communicating and in their daily training.
- Working with a fostering family, focusing on the foster child. The interventions are based on having a good relationship with the young person and helping them in resilience training. In addition to that representing them in the upcoming meetings with other organizations and the council.
- Assessment of young people in understanding their current educational standards and future needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of social work practices through ongoing professional development courses.
Student Social Worker
Change Grow Live
Worthing, West Sussex
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Working with adults who were suffering from drug/alcohol abuse and formulating plans with them for their wellbeing and reduction in consumption.
- Inter- Disciplinary meeting with professionals for the betterment of the clients.
- Leading groups with adults to understand their current scenarios and helping them to keep their usage under control.
- Helping them get integrated into detox and rehabilitation units after proper assessment.
- Guaranteed client safety by providing emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Advocated for client rights in various settings, strengthening their voice in decision making processes.
- Attended court hearings representing clients' interests, safeguarding their rights and welfare.
Volunteer Team Leader
Ether India Charitable Society
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
02.2021 - 03.2022
- The job included training the new volunteers and making sure that they work according to the set action.
- Recording and comparing work of the personnel in the team and analyzing the differences.
- Making sure the work carried out is according to standards.
- Providing leadership, directions and motivation for team members to work according to their potential.
- Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
Tutor
Ether India Charitable Society
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and work individually with students to overcome the difficulties.
- Learned and understood each student and set plans in motion to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Offered complete instructional support and set up online sessions for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Updated records and progress reporting to make sure that the plans set in motion were properly covered.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Social Work
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2022 - 02.2025
Bachelor Of Commerce - Taxation
University Of Kerala
Kerala, India 04.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Assessments in different sectors
- Children Safeguarding and Protection
- Setting up care plans
- Complex residential childcare experience
- Crisis intervention proficiency
- Resilience building
- Positive behavior encouragement
- Empathic listening aptitude
- Multi-Agency working familiarity
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Residential support worker (Refugee Young People)
Asphaleia Services
03.2024 - Current
Student Social Worker
Asphaleia training services
01.2024 - 08.2024
Student Social Worker
Change Grow Live
07.2023 - 12.2023
Residential childcare worker
FPR Group
02.2023 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Social Work
University of Sussex
09.2022 - 02.2025
Volunteer Team Leader
Ether India Charitable Society
02.2021 - 03.2022
Tutor
Ether India Charitable Society
02.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor Of Commerce - Taxation
University Of Kerala
04.2014 - 04.2017
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