Devina S. Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

In my position as a Mental Health and Well-being Advisor, I offer personalised support to students at college, both individually and in group settings, equipping them with tools for fostering positive mental health. I provide a safe and confidential environment, conducting initial assessments to tailor support accordingly. Additionally, I offer low-level therapy aimed at prevention, focusing on emotional resilience, self-management techniques, and coping strategies, culminating in personalised wellness plans for prevention and self-actualisation. My responsibilities extend to delivering workshops on topics such as Exam Stress, emotional management, confidence building, and motivation. I collaborate with internal and external professionals to ensure optimal mental health interventions for students, facilitating referrals and signposting when necessary. Moreover, I have conducted mindfulness sessions for staff development and authored a Mental Health survival kit leaflet for students. Notably, I addressed the gender imbalance in student access to mental health services, contributing to improved inclusivity and accessibility.

United Kingdom

Led the Safeguarding Pastoral team, ensuring the safety and well-being of students aged 12 to 18 during summer career experiences. Managed safeguarding matters, conducted risk assessments, and provided support for emotional and medical needs.

United Kingdom

Supported students during summer programs, addressing conduct matters and providing emotional support. Documented safeguarding concerns and facilitated communication with relevant agencies.

United Kingdom

Ensured the smooth conduct of exams for students with special educational needs, maintaining security and offering assistance as required

London, England, United Kingdom

As a Service Support Officer, I oversaw staff support for university advocates, collaborating closely with the Business Development Manager to meet organisational objectives. Responsibilities included managing advocacy referrals, providing guidance on managing referrals, liaising with the quality assurance team, and overseeing advocate case notes and reports. Additionally, I facilitated Student Advocacy meetings and CPD training sessions for advocates. In my role as Supervisor, I conducted weekly supervision sessions with supervisees, offering mentorship and guidance to support their professional development, provided assistance in challenging areas, and reflection on achievements. Furthermore, I assisted supervisees in understanding the advocate role, evaluating their performance through feedback, and conducted probation and annual reviews. As an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA), responsibilities included supporting service users across various hospitals in London, including CAMHS, young adults, eating disorder units, and adult services. Duties encompassed aiding service users in understanding their rights under the Mental Health Act, participating in care decisions, and navigating the safeguarding process. Additionally, represented service users in meetings such as Care Approach Planning meetings (CPA), Managers Hearings, and Tribunals, ensuring their voices were heard. Provided support with the complaint process, liaised with multi-disciplinary teams, and conducted basic administrative tasks such as writing case notes and reports. Also facilitated advocacy awareness sessions. As an Independent Senior Advocate for University Students at Brunel University, offered confidential support to students, addressing various concerns including mental health, finance, meetings, complaints, and academics. Provided guidance to fellow student advocates on complex cases and ensured students' voices were heard through advocacy and signposting.

In my role as a Learning Support Assistant, I provided comprehensive support to students facing various challenges, including learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and mental health concerns. My responsibilities encompassed facilitating access to mainstream education or fostering skills for independent living. I cultivated positive rapport with students, serving as a mentor and adapting to individual needs sensitively. Additionally, I supervised examinations, maintained detailed daily progress records, and organised educational outings and activities. I adhered strictly to protocols for child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection. Furthermore, I played a key role in setting and assessing student goals while closely monitoring their behavior and progress, providing valuable insights to teaching staff.