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Amarachi Nnanna

Newport,Wales

Summary

Senior Support Worker with experience supporting adults with mental health needs across supported living and residential care settings. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, key working, medication administration, care planning, risk management, and accurate record keeping. Trusted to mentor new staff, supervise medication competencies, contribute to care reviews, and assist management with operational tasks. Passionate about empowering individuals to live independently, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining high standards of care, professionalism, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Work history

Senior support worker

React Support Services
Cardiff/Newport , Wales
2024.01 - Current

• Delivered high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs in line with Individual Care Plans and Risk Assessments, promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
• Undertook monthly 1:1 key working sessions, supporting individuals to set goals, develop weekly planners and establish meaningful routines and activities based on their interests.
• Administered medication safely in line with organisational policies, ensuring accurate MAR documentation and adherence to best practice.
• Supported medication management processes, including supervising and mentoring colleagues during medication competency observations and sign-offs.
• Assisted management with medication audits and other delegated operational tasks, supporting compliance and safe service delivery.
• Attended Individual Care Reviews (ICRs), contributing professionally and accurately recording minutes and agreed actions.
• Maintained high-quality, timely and accurate case notes and records in line with GDPR and confidentiality standards.
• Identified, reported and escalated health concerns, incidents and complaints appropriately to ensure continuity of care and safeguarding.
• Mentored and supported new starters, providing guidance, reassurance and clarification of policies, procedures and best practice.
• Acted as point of support for colleagues, offering advice and problem-solving to promote staff confidence, wellbeing and effective teamwork.
• Fostered positive, inclusive and supportive team culture, encouraging open communication and collaborative working.

Support worker

New Era Care Home
Umuahia, Abia
2021.09 - 2023.08
  • Provided emotional and practical support to clients, ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
  • Supported daily living activities, including nutrition, mobility, and personal care, in accordance with care plans.
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships by offering companionship and emotional support.
  • Identified and reported changes in health or behaviour to senior staff for timely intervention.

Care support worker

Life Spring
Owerri, Imo
2021.01 - 2021.10
  • Assisted individuals with mental health and physical needs to support wellbeing and independence.
  • Supported mobility, nutrition, and personal care while ensuring safe environments.
  • Facilitated activities to encourage physical and mental health improvements.

Skills

  • Person-centred care & positive behaviour support
  • Mental health support & emotional regulation
  • Key working & goal planning
  • Medication administration & MAR documentation
  • Medication competency supervision
  • Care planning & risk assessment
  • Safeguarding awareness & incident reporting
  • Accurate record keeping & GDPR compliance
  • Mentoring & supporting new staff
  • Teamwork, communication & staff wellbeing support
  • Professional integrity & service quality

Education

QCF Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Currently undertaking
Wales
2025.09 -

Higher Nationl Diploma - Business

Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Owerri
/2019 - /2021

National Diploma - Business

Federal Polytechinc Nekede
Owerri
/2016 - /2018

Accomplishments

Employee of the Month – React Support Services (September, 2025)
Awarded for creating a personalised medication guideline to support an individual in taking their medications consistently.

Amarachi Nnanna