UME FARWA
Cardiff
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in children's residential care and support, specialising in safeguarding and child protection. Proven ability to lead teams effectively, manage assistant manager duties, and develop comprehensive care and placement plans. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, implementing trauma-informed practices, and supporting emotional regulation. Committed to multi-agency collaboration and ensuring the highest standards of health monitoring and medication support. Career goal: to continue enhancing child welfare through innovative care strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Support Worker / Assistant Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Avisant Care and Support, UK
2022.12 - 2026.07
- Support the Registered Manager with the daily operation of the residential service.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and support to residential staff during shifts.
- Deliver safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for children and young people.
- Support children with trauma, emotional difficulties, anxiety, and behavioural challenges.
- Develop and maintain care plans, placement plans, risk assessments, and daily records.
- Participate in CLA reviews, statutory meetings, education meetings, and multi-agency discussions.
- Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Local Authorities, schools, healthcare professionals, and families.
- Support education, independence skills, budgeting, personal care, appointments, and community involvement.
- Assist with medication management, health monitoring, safeguarding documentation, and incident reporting.
- Apply positive behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and high standards of care in line with regulations.
Substance Abuse & Behavioural Disorder Psychologist
Nishan Rehab International, Islamabad, Pakistan
Islamabad
2014.08 - 2015.03
- Conducted psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for individuals with addiction and behavioural disorders.
- Delivered individual and group counselling sessions.
- Supported recovery planning, emotional regulation, and coping strategies.
- Worked alongside psychiatrists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
Education
Qualifi Level 7 Diploma - Health and Social Care
Qualifi Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
MSc - Clinical Psychology
University of South Wales
UK 2022.01 - 2023.01
Post-Magisterial Diploma - Clinical Psychology (PMDCP)
University of Karachi
Pakistan 2013.01 - 2014.01
BS (Hons) - Clinical Psychology
University of Gujrat
Pakistan 2008.01 - 2012.01
Skills
- Children’s Residential Care & Support
- Assistant Manager Duties & Team Leadership
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Care Plans, Placement Plans & Reviews
- Risk Assessments & Behaviour Support
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Medication Support & Health Monitoring
- Multi-Agency Working
- Emotional Regulation & De-escalation
- Staff Support, Supervision & Communication
- DBS check clearance
Certification
- IHasco Training:
- Safeguarding Children Level 3 & Level 2
- Safeguarding Adults Level 2
- Mental Health Awareness
- Medical Awareness Level 2
- Basic Life Support in Care
- Duty of Care
- GDPR UK Advanced
- Prevent Duty
- Fire Warden & Fire Awareness
- Accident Reporting
- Food Allergy Awareness
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Support Worker / Assistant Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Avisant Care and Support, UK
2022.12 - 2026.07
MSc - Clinical Psychology
University of South Wales
2022.01 - 2023.01
Substance Abuse & Behavioural Disorder Psychologist
Nishan Rehab International, Islamabad, Pakistan
2014.08 - 2015.03
Post-Magisterial Diploma - Clinical Psychology (PMDCP)
University of Karachi
2013.01 - 2014.01
BS (Hons) - Clinical Psychology
University of Gujrat
2008.01 - 2012.01