Adedoyin Bello
Staines-upon-Thames,Surrey
Summary
Experienced Senior Support Worker and Team Lead with over 5 years’ experience supporting children and young people, including those with EBD, ACEs, and complex needs. Proven ability to lead shifts, supervise staff, and contribute to the effective running of residential settings in line with safeguarding policies and regulatory standards.
Strong working knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including PACE, SHEER, DBT and CBT, with a consistent focus on creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive. Confident in deputising for management, overseeing care/support planning, and working collaboratively with social workers, families, and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Support Worker
The Prospering Place-Blossom Abode Children's Home
Ashford, Surrey
2024.07 - Current
- Provide direct care and support to children aged 7–17 with EBD and complex needs
- Implement behaviour support plans using therapeutic approaches including PACE
- Lead shifts, ensuring children are safe, engaged, and supported throughout the day
- Conduct keywork sessions and maintain accurate, up-to-date records
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and social workers to support care outcomes
- Manage challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practice
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns promptly
- Support admissions, transitions, and discharge planning for young people
Interim Deputy Manager
The Prospering Place Ltd- Supported Accommodation
London
2024.04 - Current
- Lead shifts and coordinate staff to ensure safe and effective day-to-day running of the home
- Deputise for the Registered Manager, supporting operational oversight and decision-making
- Supervise staff, allocate duties, and promote high standards of care and safeguarding
- Support young people aged 16–25 with emotional, behavioural and developmental needs
- Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and pathway plans, ensuring they are regularly updated
- Build positive relationships with external professionals, including social workers and support agencies
- Ensure all incidents, safeguarding concerns and reports are accurately recorded and escalated
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, challenging discrimination where identified
- Support new staff induction, mentoring and ongoing development
Assistant Project Coordinator
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
Owo, Nigeria
2020.12 - 2024.04
- Supervised staff and coordinated youth development programmes
- Managed scheduling, documentation, and reporting processes
- Supported budget monitoring and resource allocation
- Delivered mentoring, teaching, and career development support
- Liaised with stakeholders and external partners
- Developed risk assessments and support plans for young people
- Liaised between different departments, ensuring a coordinated approach towards projects.
Youth Development Officer
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
Owo, Nigeria
2018.03 - 2020.11
- Supported vulnerable young people with life skills, education, and independence
- Developed pathway plans and risk assessments
- Provided emotional and behavioural support
- Promoted safeguarding and wellbeing through structured programmes
Support Worker
Ondo State Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Akure, Nigeria
2015.01 - 2018.02
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games, resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
Platform Manager
First City Monument Bank
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
2012.02 - 2015.01
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help to customers
- Initiated and facilitated account opening.
- Facilitated loan applications and disbursements to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Adekunle Ajasin University
Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria 2005.09 - 2010.04
Skills
- PACE (Therapeutic Parenting)
- SHEER Approach
- Residential Childcare for Children with Disabilities (CPD)
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Counselling Children & Emotional Wellbeing
Affiliations
- Football, Travelling, Reading
Certification
Level 2, Health and Safety in the Workplace (CIEH UK) 2011
Residential Childcare for Children with Disabilities (CPD)
Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
ADHD Awareness Training
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Awareness
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The Whole Brain Learning Approach in Child Development
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Autism in Early Childhood
Substance Misuse Awareness Level 3
Leadership (Open Academy)
Challenging Behaviour in Children
Child Development and Psychology Diploma
Neuropsychology and Development of Children
Safeguarding Children, Internet Safety
Counselling Children and Supporting Their Wellbeing
Child Neglect Awareness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
The Prospering Place-Blossom Abode Children's Home
2024.07 - Current
Interim Deputy Manager
The Prospering Place Ltd- Supported Accommodation
2024.04 - Current
Assistant Project Coordinator
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
2020.12 - 2024.04
Youth Development Officer
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
2018.03 - 2020.11
Support Worker
Ondo State Neuropsychiatric Hospital
2015.01 - 2018.02
Platform Manager
First City Monument Bank
2012.02 - 2015.01
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Adekunle Ajasin University
2005.09 - 2010.04