Overview
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Zuzana Galanova

Brighton,East Sussex

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Manager

Certitude
Brighton, East Sussex
2024.07 - Current

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  • Ensured smooth operation of household duties by managing staff schedules and tasks.
  • Manage budgets, resources and service quality so the service runs efficiently without reducing the standard of care
  • Leading adult learning disability service with 5 residents and managing 16 staff to ensure clients receive care and support that is person-centred, promote choice, dignity independence and community participation
  • Manage staff through supervision, appraisal, training, rota planning, absence management and performance monitoring
  • Making sure the service is safe. well-run, and compliant with relevant legislation, CQC standards and health and safety standards.
  • Oversee safeguarding risk assessments, incident management, complaints, investigations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.

Social work resource officer

Brighton an Hove City Council
Brighton, East Sussex
2022.03 - 2024.07
  • Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
  • Idenfifying family needs, risks, strengths and protective factors, then using that to plan support or referrrals
  • Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
  • Performed thorough investigations into reported incidents, leading to accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaised closely with external agencies such as social services and housing departments, providing comprehensive support for individuals in need.
  • Building relationship with children, parents and schools so families can take part in SEN/EHC assessments and review processes

Deputy Manager at Adult social respite service

Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton, East Sussex
2015.10 - 2022.03
  • Supporting the registered manager in the day-to-day running of the service, leads staff and ensures safe, person-centred care.
  • Leading, supervising, mentoring, and developing support workers and other staff
  • Ensuring respite support is person-centred, flexible, and based on each person's needs, preferences, and outcomes.
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Supporting care planning, risk assessments, reviews and implementation of support plans
  • Managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints, and escalation procedures appropriately.
  • Making sure records, reports, medication system, audits, rotas and other documentation are accurate and up to date
  • Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration.

Manager at 15 Preston Drove ASC service

Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton, East Sussex
2013.08 - 2015.09
  • Ensured smooth operation of household duties by managing staff schedules and tasks.
  • Manage budgets, resources and service quality so the service runs efficiently without reducing the standard of care
  • Leading adult learning disability service with 5 residents and managing 16 staff to ensure clients receive care and support that is person-centred, promote choice, dignity independence and community participation
  • Manage staff through supervision, appraisal, training, rota planning, absence management and performance monitoring
  • Making sure the service is safe. well-run, and compliant with relevant legislation, CQC standards and health and safety standards.
  • Oversee safeguarding risk assessments, incident management, complaints, investigations.

Education

Level 5 in Leadership for Health and social care - Health and Social Care

The City and Guilds of London Institute

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

City College Brighton and Hove
Brighton

Timeline

Manager

Certitude
2024.07 - Current

Social work resource officer

Brighton an Hove City Council
2022.03 - 2024.07

Deputy Manager at Adult social respite service

Brighton and Hove City Council
2015.10 - 2022.03

Manager at 15 Preston Drove ASC service

Brighton and Hove City Council
2013.08 - 2015.09

Level 5 in Leadership for Health and social care - Health and Social Care

The City and Guilds of London Institute

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

City College Brighton and Hove
Zuzana Galanova