Selestino Vashe

Energetic and motivated professional with a Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work and valuable experience in balancing the social, emotional, and physical needs of both young and old vulnerable people from all backgrounds. History of success in increasing independence and welfare of service users by providing tailored care within public and private sectors. Expert at conducting individual and group interviews to determine service user needs and assess complex situations.

Skilled in developing and executing personalised care plans to meet and exceed requirements of each patient. Passionate about making a real and positive impact on the quality of people's lives. Possess strong knowledge of safeguarding principles to protect service users and staff from risks.

Follows evidence-based practices and protects client dignity. Works with care and compassion to deliver targeted care programmes for improved social and behavioural outcomes.

Social Worker at Leeds Children Services (2023-10 – Present)

Currently working as a Social Worker with Leeds Children Services

Support Worker at Paterson Healthcare (2018-01 – 2023-09)

Deliver physical and emotional support to clients within both care and personal home settings. Seclude and conduct weekly group meetings, facilitating safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.

• Employ rigorous planning and recordkeeping plans for medication administration.
• Help clients with domestic and financial tasks, including budgeting, cooking, shopping, cleaning, and washing.
• Adjust care plans according to the health and well-being needs of each patient, improving individuals' progress.
• Communicate with clients regularly to identify, understand, and meet their needs.

Care Assistant at Charles Hardens Healthcare (2016-06 – Present)

Support clients with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief. Establish and maintain optimal safety standards throughout the client's home and care environments for risk mitigation.

• Participate in regular meetings and training opportunities to gain up-to-date knowledge of the latest care practices.
• Perform a detailed evaluation of the individual's physical and emotional well-being to modify care plans.
• Cultivate positive relationships with clients by demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attained 80% patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
• Reduced care continuity issues by 75% by keeping accurate records of care, hospital actions, and patient activities.
• Met and exceeded care plan objectives by delivering high-quality care to clients with disabilities.

Team Leader at Mihome Care UK (2015-07 – 2018-09)

Trained, built, and led a team of 5 junior and senior support workers focused on achieving set goals and objectives. Developed consistent interactions with care managers and other professionals to maximise the quality of life for individuals. Organised and managed staff rotas daily, ensuring the timely completion of everyday tasks.

• Created and implemented person-centred plans, fulfilling the ever-changing needs of the service.
• Conducted performance appraisals to find knowledge and skills gaps in care team, arranging training opportunities.
• Maintained a detailed understanding of new procedures to demonstrate best practices in all patient interactions.

Supply Teacher at Hays Education, UK

Best Supply teacher in Wiltshire-Hays Education

Head Teacher at Panganai High School, Zimbabwe (1995-01 – 2004)

Best Head Teacher - Secretary Merit Award Zimbabwe, 2003

Geography Teacher (1986-01 – 1995)

PGD in Social Work – Oxford Brooks University (2022-03 – 2022-12)

MA in Youth Justice, Community Protection, and Applied Criminology – Middlesex University

MA in Theology – Winchester University

BED in Educational Administration – University of Zimbabwe

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Work – Wiltshire College