JESTIN THANKACHEN
STOKE ON TRENT,UNITED KINGDOM
Summary
A motivated and compassionate Senior Carer with a background in professional social work education and diverse practice experience in India. Currently seeking a supervised practice placement to complete UK social work registration requirements. Skilled in person-centred care, safeguarding, multi-agency collaboration, disability support, and community engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Carer
TWYFORD HOUSE, LOVETT CARE
ALSAGER, UK
12.2022 - 11.2025
- - Provide high-quality care and support to residents with diverse needs.
- - Assist with daily living, medication, and mobility support.
- - Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with UK standards.
- - Collaborate with nurses, clinicians, and families to deliver coordinated care.
- - Maintain accurate and timely care documentation.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
CHRISTIAN MISSION HOSPITAL
PANDALAM, INDIA
05.2016 - 10.2022
- - Observe patient’s mental, emotional and physical conditions and report to health professionals
- - Maintain patient’s medical records
- - Delivered counselling, advocacy, and support to vulnerable patients
- - Coordinated with government agencies
- - Build positive working relationship with patients and their families
- (India)
SECRETARY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE WORKER
YMCA SOUTH WEST INDIA REGION
06.2012 - 02.2016
- - Conducted assessments and developed intervention plans.
- - Worked across fields such as community development, child welfare, disability, mental health, or medical social work.
- - Delivered counselling, advocacy, and support to vulnerable groups.
- - Coordinated with government agencies, NGOs, and all Kerala YMCA units
- - Facilitated awareness programmes and group sessions.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Medical And Psychiatry
Martin Luther Christian University
Meghalaya, India 05.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Theology Bth [Bth] - Theology
Serampore University
India 06.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
- - Safeguarding (Adults & Children)
- - Communication & Engagement
- - Strength-Based & Person-Centred Practice
- - Risk Assessment & Care Planning
- - Case Recording & Report Writing
- - Cultural Sensitivity & Anti-Discriminatory Practice
- - Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
- - Teamwork & Multi-Agency Working
Certification
- - Mandatory Training (Moving & Handling, Medication, First Aid, etc.)
- - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (if applicable)
References
Available upon request.
Professional Interests
- Adult Social Care, - Learning Disabilities, - Mental Health, - Community Social Work, - Children & Families
Training
- - Safeguarding Adults
- - Safeguarding Children
- - Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty
- - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- - Health & Safety
Timeline
Senior Carer
TWYFORD HOUSE, LOVETT CARE
12.2022 - 11.2025
HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKER
CHRISTIAN MISSION HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 10.2022
SECRETARY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE WORKER
YMCA SOUTH WEST INDIA REGION
06.2012 - 02.2016
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Medical And Psychiatry
Martin Luther Christian University
05.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Theology Bth [Bth] - Theology
Serampore University
06.2006 - 04.2010