Tanya Anna Kurian
Student
London
Summary
MA Social Work student at the University of Greenwich with practical experience across statutory and voluntary sector settings, including children’s services, adult complex care, and hospital discharge teams. Skilled in assessments, safeguarding, family support, intervention planning, and multi-agency collaboration. Experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals and families to access services and improve wellbeing. Social Work England registration pending (expected July 2026).
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Placement Student
Age UK – Hospital Discharge Team
Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided hospital-based social care supporting older adults transitioning from hospital to home.
- Assisted with statutory discharge planning, liaising with hospital teams, social workers, and community councils to ensure safe transitions.
- Conducted home visits and access assessments, identifying hazards and completing PRO forms for OT team.
- Undertook post-discharge welfare checks, identifying immediate needs and coordinating support.
- Provided practical support including shopping, signposting to community services, and safeguarding oversight.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation using Charity Log.
- Shadowed Tower Hamlets Connect team to understand referral, triage, and prioritisation processes.
- Promoted person-centred practice, balancing independence with risk management, and contributed to statutory discussions regarding care and support needs.
Placement Student
Greenwich Adult Social Services – Complex Care Team
London, England
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed Care Act 2014 Section 9 assessments and developed care and support plans (Sections 25 & 27).
- Conducted Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments on finance, care, and residency decisions.
- Undertook risk assessments for vulnerable adults, including hoarding cases, completing CIR forms, Contributed to Section 42 safeguarding protection plan reviews.
- Worked with a diversified number of people with lived experience.
- Collaborated within multi-disciplinary teams, including health professionals, external agencies, and families.
- Maintained case documentation and engaged in reflective practice using Gibbs, Kolb, Schön, and CIA models.
- Monitored professional development via Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) tracker.
Placement Student
Bexley Children’s Services – Staying Together Team
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported families with relationship breakdown, reunification, and edge-of-care situations.
- Developed individualised intervention plans covering communication, reconciliation, de-escalation, routines, self-esteem, and review sessions.
- Conducted direct one-to-one and family sessions, check-in calls, and progress reviews.
- Referred parents to Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) and Positive Steps Programme (PSP) group interventions.
- Maintained accurate case records, intervention plans, and case notes.
- Participated in multi-agency work including MASH and joint casework with colleagues.
- Attended training: Section 47 & Safeguarding, ADHD, Signs of Safety.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Greenwich
Greenwich 04.2001 -
BA - Psychology, Sociology & English
Christ University
Bangalore, India01-2021
Skills
Social Care Assessments & Support Planning (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005)
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults (Sections 42 & 47)
Family Support, Reunification & Edge-of-Care Interventions
Direct Work with Children, Young People & Parents
Advocacy & Community Resource Navigation
Risk Assessment & Management (CIR Forms, Hoarding, Mental Health)
Multi-Agency Collaboration & MDT Work
Person-Centred Practice & Intervention Planning
Professional Case Recording & Documentation
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Support
Teamwork and collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Certification
Schizophrenia, authorized by Wesleyan University (Coursera) Positive Psychology, Psycho-Oncology, and Psychotherapy workshops (Fortis)
Timeline
Placement Student
Age UK – Hospital Discharge Team
11.2025 - 03.2026
Placement Student
Greenwich Adult Social Services – Complex Care Team
10.2024 - 05.2025
Placement Student
Bexley Children’s Services – Staying Together Team
11.2023 - 04.2024
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Greenwich
04.2001 -
BA - Psychology, Sociology & English
Christ University