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ADEKUNLE OSHODI

Tadworth,Surrey

Summary

I am committed to empowering individuals and enhancing overall well-being. With a solid foundation in assessing client needs and creating customised care plans, I effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support. My extensive experience in the National Health Service (NHS) community setting and adult social care has allowed me to develop strong skills in navigating complex cases, advocating for client rights, and delivering patient-centred care with compassion and precision.

I thrive in dynamic environments, actively managing caseloads while facilitating community referrals that enhance access to essential services. My analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail support smooth transitions, optimized resource allocation, and continuous process improvements, all contributing to favourable outcomes for individuals. I am dedicated to best practices and continually seek opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of those I serve.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, London
11.2014 - 03.2025
  • Provide personalized rehabilitation support to individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery in their homes or community settings, such as residential care facilities.
    Assist with mobility exercises, personal care, and daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
    Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers to implement and adapt rehabilitation care plans.
    Offer physical and emotional support to individuals with neurological conditions, during post-stroke rehabilitation, and for those with long-term conditions.
    Create and manage effective resource allocation to enhance team collaboration and task management.
    Encourage service users to participate in social activities and to reconnect with their local community.
    Maintain accurate and timely documentation of home visits and interventions, in accordance with organizational guidelines and patient confidentiality policies.

Student Social Worker

Royal Borough of Kingston
London, London
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Undertook and supported range of casework for service users with non-complex needs under managerial supervision.
    I accepted referrals, conducted screenings, provided information and advice, and carried out initial assessments as required.
    Applied Care Act 2014 legislation to assess service users' needs, distinguishing between essential and desirable requirements.
    Worked within statutory framework for community care.
    Adhered to and provided feedback on council policies and procedures related to assessment, care management, and promoting independence.
    Worked closely with service users to promote empowerment and engagement within community.
    Advocated on behalf of service users with care and support needs, while upholding organisation’s ethos, policies, and procedures.
    Collected financial information from customers to facilitate financial assessments.
    Conducted reviews for customers with long-term, low-level needs, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and performing reassessments as needed.
    Improved outcomes and success by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
    Completed basic risk assessments under managerial supervision.
    Assisted in obtaining resources from social, health, and welfare agencies to meet residents' needs.
    Collaborated with clients to develop relevant and meaningful case plans.
    Conducted joint assessments and welfare checks with other professionals.
    Communicated with third-party agencies and providers for care coordination.
    Referred clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counselling.

Patient Pathway Coordinator

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, London
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Act as key liaison between healthcare professionals, patients, families, and external agencies to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
    Manage effective allocation to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
    Support community teams in effectively managing patient pathways, including booking home visits, conducting welfare checks, organizing telephone clinics, facilitating outreach services, and planning community discharges.
    Manage and coordinate patient pathways within intermediate care, ensuring seamless progression from hospital admission to community-based services.
    Assist in effective discharge planning by collaborating with social care, community teams, and therapy services to guarantee appropriate follow-up care.
    Monitor patient progress and raise any delays or concerns with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
    Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and confidentiality policies.
    Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to care planning and decision-making processes.
    Assist in service development initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending improvements.
    Ensure adherence to NHS frameworks, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding protocols when coordinating patient care.
    Organize data by creating spreadsheets or other visual aids for easier analysis.
    Manage flow of paperwork within organization by efficiently storing, retrieving, and organizing records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09.2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Social Worker

Croydon College
Croydon
09.2022 - 05.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology in Web Development

Birkbeck College University
London
09.2008 - 04.2009

Skills

  • Effective Communication and Problem-solving
  • MS Office and Google Doc Efficiency
  • Teamwork and Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Active listening skills
  • Effectively work with service users
  • Care Plan Intervention
  • Caseload Management
  • Experience in adults social care environment
  • Experience of assessment and care management within Local Authority setting
  • Mental health awareness
  • Strengths-based solution-focused therapy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Enjoy watching and playing football
  • Spending time with family
  • Spending times with friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Social Worker

Royal Borough of Kingston
10.2024 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Kingston University
09.2023 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Social Worker

Croydon College
09.2022 - 05.2023

Patient Pathway Coordinator

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
08.2020 - 05.2021

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
11.2014 - 03.2025

Diploma of Higher Education - Information Technology in Web Development

Birkbeck College University
09.2008 - 04.2009
ADEKUNLE OSHODI