Adutwumwaa Bernice
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A dedicated Social Worker with experience in supporting children, young parents, families and older adults . I am experienced in safequarding, risk assessment, case management,support planning, advocacy and multi-agency working. Compassionate individual with strong communication skills and ability to build professional relationships. proficient in promoting positive outcomes for children, adults and families. Committed to making meaningful difference in communities and enhancing well-being of individuals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Framework Housing Association (Young Parents)
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
12.2024 - Current
- completing support plans, risk assessments and conduct regular reviews to promote independence and positive results.
- report, monitor and escalate safequarding concerns appropriately in line with organisational policies.
- support residents with parenting skills, budgeting and house management
- Identifies client struggles to direct them to appropriate support services and establishes trusting, non-judgemental relationships with clients.
- maintain accurate case records and work collaboratively with other professionals
- Provides companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Participates in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Builds strong client relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Facilitates weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
Catering assistant ( Willow Farm Primary School)
Ellior
Nottingham, East midlands
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported the health and wellbeing of Children by assisting the Chef to provide nutritious meals in a safe and clean environment
- Demonstrated empathy, patience and child centred approach when interacting with pupils.
- Cleaned preparation areas thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene, safety and compliance with school policies and procedures.
Social worker
OSDA
Accra, Ghana
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Advocated for clients' rights to social services and worked closely with families experiencing crisis, offering timely intervention and support.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams in times of intervention.
- Advised families on available resources and services in the community.
- Developed strategic partnerships within the local community and other agencies to enhance service provision opportunities for clients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client socio-economic status which helped tailor more effective aid interventions.
- Conducted community outreach programmes, facilitating access to essential support services for vulnerable individuals.
- Safeguarded client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies.
- Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
Education
M.A Internationa; Social Policy - Social Science
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK 09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 05.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Risk assessment
- Multi-agency working
- case management
- Professional boundaries
- Advocacy
- Record keeping accuracy
- Trauma-informed care
Languages
English
Fluent
Reference
Rachael Hindley
Assistant Manager
Young Parent Service & Teenage Parent Service
rachael.hindley@frameworkha.org
Paul Newton
Area Manager
Ellior
Paul.newton@ellior.co.uk
Timeline
Support worker
Framework Housing Association (Young Parents)
12.2024 - Current
Catering assistant ( Willow Farm Primary School)
Ellior
02.2024 - 11.2024
M.A Internationa; Social Policy - Social Science
University of Nottingham
09.2023 - 09.2024
Social worker
OSDA
09.2018 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Ghana
05.2011 - 05.2015