Zerlin Cindrella Prakash
Salford,Greater Manchester
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with dual Master’s degrees in Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Medical Psychiatric Social Work. Over a year of experience in residential settings supporting looked-after children and 10 months in child protection within statutory frameworks. Expertise in mental health support, crisis intervention, and care planning, with a proven track record in promoting family reunification and ethical practice. Strong communicator and team player dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Children's social worker
Rochdale Borough Council
Rochdale, Greater Manchester
09.2024 - Current
- Committed to continuous learning, supervision, and ethical decision-making to enhance both outcomes and team contribution.
- Experienced in working toward sustainable care arrangements, with a strong commitment to long-term planning and stability for vulnerable adults and families.
- Proven track record of liaising effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to formulate and deliver robust care plans.
- Worked closely with parents to improve parenting skills.
- Known for crafting thorough assessments and reports that are clear, coherent, and rooted in professional analysis—aligned with both legal standards and person-centred practice.
Mental Health Support Worker
Amore Social Care
Liverpool
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Mental Health Support Worker (updated DBS) with LAC children and young people who have autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and complex mental health needs.
- Enhanced mental health understanding for service users through psychoeducation.
St. John's Multi speciality Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed case history intake of new admissions in ICU and emergency ward
- Presented case studies at the conference that I undertook during the placement.
Cancer Institute (WIA)
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Gained an eclectic knowledge base on Counselling and therapies by working in the departments of Paediatric, Tobacco cessation, After Completion Therapy clinic and Community.
Institute of Mental Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Undertook case intake, case work, group work, individual and family counselling, address tracing of homeless patients, discharge counselling and conducting community programs on word mental health day.
- Engaged in legal entitlement campaign for Aadhar (National Identity number) enrolment of the in-patients.
Covid-19 Tele-counselling during pandemic
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked as a tele-counsellor for patients affected with Covid-19 during first wave.
- Played the role of a Facilitator and a counsellor to address the needs of the beneficiaries.
The Candles Ngo
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: The Ngo works for children, vocational training for women and community welfare.
- Worked on various projects such as providing English training in Government schools & conducted community programs.
- The Ngo works for children, vocational training for women and community welfare.
SCARF (Schizophrenia Research Foundation)
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Observed cases with Psychiatric Social Worker, Psychologists and Psychiatrists and gained knowledge on how to do case history intake and counselling.
Mottukal (Open Shelter for Girls)
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: The organization works for Community and underprivileged girls.
- I have experience working with the community and engaged in doing community organization, Tuition training and liasoning between the organization and community members.
- The organization works for Community and underprivileged girls.
Education
MSc - Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2022 - 09.2023
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Medical & Psychiatry
Madras Christian College
India 07.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Stella Maris College
India 06.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- SW England registered
- Teaching and facilitation
- Documentation and report writing
- Organizational skills
- Computing proficiency
- Understanding of attachment theory
- Multicultural sensitivity and awareness
- Empathetic communication
- Trauma-Informed approach
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Research Experience
- Young People's perception on the Importance of developing the skill of Emotional Intelligence in maintaining romantic relationships - A Qualitative Analysis, 2023
- Mental Health Status Associated with Discrimination of MSM (Men who have sex with men) at Workplace in Chennai, India, 2022
- A study on awareness on Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene practices among College students in Chennai, India, 2020
Accomplishments
- Awarded best Mentor for 'Student Leadership Program' from Indian Development Foundation (IDP).
- Experience in teaching Young people at Government schools on Moral values and life skills.
- Certified as 'Youth Advocate for Children' by UNICEF through UNICEF On Campus Club, Stella Maris College, India, an initiative by UNICEF (South India).
- Invited as a panellist by UNICEF (South India) for a Panel Discussion at 'Youth Speak Summit 2020' on “Raise Your Voice against Child Marriage".
- Facilitated as an Educator at 'SPARK Online Education Program' by Aram Seivom Foundation, India to teach young people on 'Mental Health among Youth and Sex Education.'
- Facilitated as the Campaign Manager at UNICEF on campus club consisting 200 + students at Stella Maris College, India. [2019-2020]
- Representative of Anti Human Trafficking Club (AHTC) at the Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College, India [2020 – 2021].
- General Secretary of SEWA – Social Work Students’ Forum at Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College, India [2021 – 2022]
Timeline
Children's social worker
Rochdale Borough Council
09.2024 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Amore Social Care
12.2022 - 08.2024
MSc - Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
Edge Hill University
09.2022 - 09.2023
St. John's Multi speciality Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
Cancer Institute (WIA)
02.2022 - 05.2022
Institute of Mental Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
Masters of Social Work (MSW) - Medical & Psychiatry
Madras Christian College
07.2020 - 07.2022
Covid-19 Tele-counselling during pandemic
05.2020 - 08.2020
The Candles Ngo
07.2019 - 03.2020
SCARF (Schizophrenia Research Foundation)
04.2019 - 04.2019
Mottukal (Open Shelter for Girls)
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Stella Maris College
06.2017 - 06.2020
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