Samira Mohamoud

Trauma-informed support worker with over six years of experience supporting children and young people with complex needs across residential care, supported accommodation, and community settings in the UK. Experienced working with looked-after children, care leavers, and young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with a strong background in safeguarding, PACE practice, behaviour support, and multi-agency working. Bilingual in English and Arabic, which supports effective communication with UASC young people navigating the asylum process and adjusting to life in the UK.

Calm under pressure, culturally sensitive, and committed to empowering young people to build independence, resilience, and a positive future. Experienced in preparing young people for independent living through practical support with budgeting, tenancy readiness, education, employment pathways, travel training, appointments, and community integration.

Section Leader / Cash Office & Sales Assistant at ASDA (2012-10 – Present)

• Managed team coordination, compliance documentation, and daily operations within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Currently work across cash office and sales roles, having stepped down from a Section Leader position to pursue my long-term passion for supporting and working with children and young people alongside continued part-time employment.
• Handle cash office responsibilities including cash reconciliation, balancing tills, preparing deposits, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support colleagues and customers with effective communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Residential Support Worker at Holden Knight (2025-06 – 2025-12)

• Supported a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs, including self-harm risks and crisis situations.
• Provided one-to-one support to a young person within a single-bed residential placement.
• Administered prescribed and controlled medication in accordance with policies, procedures, and dual-signing requirements.
• Maintained Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) and ensured safe storage, monitoring, and return of medication to pharmacy services.
• Supported a young person during an extended hospital admission, working alongside healthcare professionals to maintain safety and wellbeing.
• Assisted in managing high-risk situations and safeguarding concerns, working collaboratively with hospital staff, security teams, emergency services, and police.
• Registered and supported access to GP, dental, optical, and pharmacy services.
• Delivered regular key-work sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, independence, personal development and maintained detailed daily recordings, incident reports, and risk assessments.

Residential Care Worker at Paramount Children's Services (2023-08 – 2025-05)

• Supported up to three young people aged 8–17 with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs, applying trauma-informed and PACE approaches to promote safety, trust, and emotional regulation.
• Acted as Shift Lead, taking responsibility for safeguarding decisions, risk management, and the smooth operation of the home, including liaising with police, social workers and emergency services when required.
• Served as Key Worker, leading LAC reviews and PEP meetings while promoting independence through budgeting, travel training, tenancy-readiness skills, and preparation for adulthood.
• Supported young people to develop practical daily living skills including cooking, shopping, managing appointments, personal organisation, and education engagement.
• Responded to safeguarding concerns including missing-from-care episodes, completing appropriate documentation, and supporting young people on their return.
• Worked collaboratively with social workers, CAMHS, schools, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and positive outcomes.
• Maintained high-quality daily recordings, incident reports, chronologies, and risk assessments in line with regulatory and safeguarding requirements.

Classroom Support Assistant (Community Volunteering) at Al Manahel Arabic Supplementary School (2014 – 2020)

• Supported children's learning, confidence, and classroom participation, working alongside teachers and families to promote positive engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisted children with communication, social interaction, and classroom routines, adapting approaches to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Helped create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children felt valued, supported, and able to participate fully.

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 40 Hours RBT Training – Autism Partnership Foundation (2026-5)

TQUK Level 4 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (RQF) – West College Scotland (2025)

TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (RQF) – West College Scotland (2024)

GCSE in Mathematics and Science – Manchester College (2012)