Hello, I'm

Sarosh Malik

Psychology Graduate · Care & Support Professional

A First-Class psychology graduate who turns real understanding of people into hands-on care — helping children and young people with complex needs feel safe, seen and capable.

Walsall, United Kingdom BSc Psychology — First Class
Sarosh Malik
SMSarosh Malik
✦ Safeguarding trained ♡ SEND support
First-Class graduate
a little about me

Care that's backed by real understanding

I'm a First-Class Psychology graduate from Birmingham City University, and I've spent the last few years putting that understanding to work in the real world — in children's residential homes, college classrooms and university support services.

My work is with people who need patience and care the most: young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours, students with SEND, and individuals with visual and hearing impairments. I stay calm under pressure, build genuine trust, and work seamlessly alongside teachers, social workers, clinicians and psychologists.

Resilient, dependable and genuinely caring — I'm driven by helping others grow, and by doing it to a standard I'm proud of.

First Class
BSc Psychology, Birmingham City University
0–18
Ages supported, from early childhood to young adults
6+
Care, education & support roles
A*
A-Level Psychology — top grade
where I've made a difference

Experience

Hands-on care, mentoring and support across residential, education and clinical settings.

Support Worker

Jul 2025 — Present
Swanton Care · Children's Residential Care
  • Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people (0–18) with complex needs, learning difficulties and challenging behaviours.
  • Deliver individual care plans, behaviour-support and risk-management strategies, fully in line with safeguarding policy.
  • De-escalate difficult moments using trauma-informed, positive-behaviour-support approaches.
  • Work alongside social workers, teachers, healthcare staff and psychologists; keep clear, compliant records.

Learning Mentor

Sep 2023 — Present
Walsall College
  • Support students with diverse needs — including SEND — through their GCSE courses.
  • Tailor my approach to each learner, building study skills, confidence and engagement.
  • Partner closely with teachers to deliver smooth, individualised learning programmes.

Specialist Note-Taker & Support Worker

University
First Class Support · Deaf support & sighted guide
  • Provided note-taking and in-class support for students with hearing and visual impairments.
  • Communicated through sign language, lip-reading and written support; transcribed lectures accurately and on time.
  • Handled sensitive information with full confidentiality and advocated for students' independence.

Retail Advisor

Dec 2022 — Jan 2023
NEXT · Junction 9
  • Delivered fast, friendly customer service through the busy Christmas period.
  • Adapted quickly to a high-pressure environment, meeting customer needs efficiently.

Volunteer

NHS Walsall
Mental Health Hospital
  • Supported patients alongside psychiatric nurses, psychologists and social workers.
  • Built resilience, empathy and calm problem-solving in an emotionally demanding clinical setting.

Work Experience

2019
Hillary Primary School · Walsall
  • Helped pupils with classwork and activities, and communicated with students and parents.
  • Supported the class teacher and kept a positive, organised classroom.
what I bring

Skills & strengths

Safeguarding Trauma-informed care Behaviour de-escalation SEND support Sign language & lip-reading Care planning & risk management Multidisciplinary teamwork Record-keeping & compliance Empathy & active listening Adaptability Confidentiality Calm crisis response
my foundation

Education

First Class
2025

BSc Psychology

Birmingham City University
First-Class HonoursUnderstanding of behaviour, development & wellbeing
2020 — 2022

A-Levels

West Walsall E-ACT Sixth Form
Psychology — A* Sociology — A Urdu — A English Literature — B
2015 — 2020

GCSEs

West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Maths — 7 English Language & Literature — 6 Combined Science — 6-6 Urdu, RS — 6 · Statistics, History, Photography — 5
why work with me

Why choose Sarosh

Real impact with vulnerable young people

Years of hands-on care for children with complex needs — not theory, but daily practice.

A First-Class psychology foundation

I understand behaviour and development first, then act on it with the right support.

Calm in a crisis

Steady, safe and professional when situations are at their most demanding.

Trusted across teams

I work seamlessly with educators, clinicians and social workers to put the person first.

let's talk

Looking for someone who truly cares?

I'm open to roles in care, support work, education and psychology. I'd love to hear from you.