TARIQUA TEDROS
West London,,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated Social and Community Work Professional with over five years of experience supporting vulnerable individuals across mental health, housing, education, care, and community settings. Qualified with a BA (Hons) in Social and Community Work and a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Experienced in person-centred support, safeguarding, care planning, recovery-focused practice, community engagement, and multi-agency collaboration. Passionate about empowering individuals to build confidence, independence, resilience, and positive life outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Locum Recovery Worker
St. Martin of Tours Housing Association
London
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Assist in providing recovery-focused support to adults with enduring mental health needs in supported care homes housing over 30 residents.
- Aid service users in developing independent living skills, including budgeting routines and tenancy sustainment.
- Record accurate case notes, incident reports, and care documentation in accordance with organisational standards.
- Collaborate with mental health teams, housing officers, and external agencies to coordinate holistic support.
- Encourage engagement with community-based recovery programmes and services.
Life Skills Facilitator
St. Martin of Tours Housing Association
London
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted adults with complex mental health needs and learning difficulties in residential and supported living settings housing over 30 residents in each unit.
- Aided in development and implementation of person-centred support and recovery plans.
- Conducted one-to-one key work sessions focused on independence, wellbeing and goal setting.
- Supported service users through emotional distress using de-escalation and recovery-focused approaches.
- Coordinated group activities that promoted confidence, social inclusion and community participation.
- Collaborated with external professionals including social workers, mental health services and family members.
- Monitored safeguarding responsibilities and escalated concerns appropriately.
Volunteer youth worker
Avenues Youth Project
London, United Kingdom
09.2013 - 09.2020
- Facilitated youth engagement programmes and outreach activities for young people aged 8 - 13 years old and 13 - 18 years old.
- Conducted group sessions aimed at enhancing confidence, teamwork, and personal development.
- Provided support to vulnerable young people facing social and behavioural challenges.
- Established positive relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds.
Support Worker
Mi Homecare
London
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided care and support to vulnerable adults with diverse needs, visiting 8 to 11 clients daily.
- Assisted individuals with personal care and daily living activities to promote independence.
- Fostered trusting relationships with service users and families to ensure consistent care delivery.
- Promoted choice, autonomy, and person-centred decision-making among service users.
- Recorded daily activities and maintained professional communication to ensure accurate documentation.
Teaching Assistant Placement
Ark Brunel Academy
London, United Kingdom
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Facilitated support for pupils with additional learning needs in classroom and one-to-one environments.
- Assisted children in small groups of 4 - 6 with social and physical development activities.
- Promoted positive engagement in learning and emotional development.
Placement carer
Octavia
London
02.2013 - 03.2013
- Facilitated personal care for elderly residents with daily living needs.
- Assisted in creating comfortable environment for all individuals living in care home with 30 self-contained flats.
- Identified health issues promptly, referred for necessary medical attention.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social and Community Work
University of East London
London 09.2017 - 05.2021
Foundation Degree - Early Childhood Studies
University of East London
London 09.2016 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Westminster Kingsway College
London 09.2011 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Including English, Maths & Science
Sion-Manning RC Girls School
London 09.2006 - 07.2011
Skills
- Mental health and recovery support
- Safeguarding and Welfare protection
- Care planning & Assessments
- Housing & Supported Living
- Behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
- Substance misuse awareness and supportive practice
- Accurate case documentation and report writing, Professional Record Keeping
- Group facilitation and activity coordination
- Communication with vulnerable populations
- One to One Key Working
- Activity Planning and Facilitation
- Promote community engagement
REFERENCES
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Locum Recovery Worker
St. Martin of Tours Housing Association
03.2023 - 06.2026
Life Skills Facilitator
St. Martin of Tours Housing Association
11.2021 - 03.2023
Support Worker
Mi Homecare
08.2019 - 07.2020
BA (Hons) - Social and Community Work
University of East London
09.2017 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant Placement
Ark Brunel Academy
11.2016 - 12.2016
Foundation Degree - Early Childhood Studies
University of East London
09.2016 - 07.2017
Volunteer youth worker
Avenues Youth Project
09.2013 - 09.2020
Placement carer
Octavia
02.2013 - 03.2013
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Westminster Kingsway College
09.2011 - 07.2014
GCSEs - Including English, Maths & Science
Sion-Manning RC Girls School
09.2006 - 07.2011