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Abarana is a dedicated support worker and researcher with over a decade of experience supporting young people and adults with additional needs in both residential and community settings. Holding a Master's degree in Medical Anthropology (Public Health) from Durham University, she brings a person-centred, evidence-informed approach to her care work, complemented by strong safeguarding and wellbeing expertise. Multilingual and culturally aware, Abarana is a compassionate professional who combines academic rigour with genuine warmth and commitment to the people she supports.
Right at Home London
Support Worker·Jun 2026 – Present
Abarana supports clients at home and in the community, providing companionship and assistance with a range of personal needs. She attends regular team meetings focused on active learning, safeguarding, equality, and diversity to continually improve her practice.
AP Assets
Administration Assistant·Apr 2023 – Jan 2025
Abarana coordinated and managed the collection of data across properties in London using Excel and telephone. She provided comprehensive administrative support to the team and was specifically selected by management to handle telephone communications due to her professional manner.
Coram
Research Assistant·Jan 2022 – Oct 2022
Abarana analysed qualitative and quantitative data from evaluation and research projects using SPSS, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. She coordinated the collection, analysis, and interpretation of monitoring data across the Coram group of charities, preparing reports and providing administrative support, and was chosen by management to facilitate focus groups due to her clear and professional communication style.
Action for Children
Residential Assistant·Mar 2015 – Oct 2022
Abarana promoted social and educational outcomes for young people with additional needs using a person-centred approach, both in the community and at home, while ensuring safeguarding at all times. She managed a varied caseload by producing child in need reviews, child protection reports, behaviour and healthcare plans, risk assessments, and case studies using ICT databases. In her additional role as Inclusion Officer, she led cultural exchange days and organised focus groups to advance gender equality and diversity within the organisation.
Durham University
M(Anth) - 2:1·2010 – 2014
Dr Challoner's High School, Little Chalfont, Bucks
A Levels & GCSEs·2002 – 2010
No additional qualifications provided
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Abarana if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Abarana's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
Routes into Languages
Languages Ambassador·Oct 2012 – Jan 2013
Abarana was responsible for increasing levels of foreign language uptake in schools by 20%, working in teams to encourage young people to study languages. She organised and led language workshops in French, German, and Tamil, and participated in internal meetings while carrying out administrative duties using ICT databases.
Camp Tanadoona, USA
General Camp Counsellor·Jun 2012 – Sep 2012
Abarana worked as part of a team of 40 to oversee the general wellbeing of children at camp. She participated in weekly performance reviews and meetings, reflecting on individual and wider organisational progress throughout the camp season.