Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AWARDS
Languages
Timeline
CHIDIEBERE VICTOR AGUAGWA

CHIDIEBERE VICTOR AGUAGWA

Chichester

Summary

Passionate and dedicated Social Work student committed to fostering positive change in

individuals and communities. Adept at applying a person-centred approach to address diverse

social challenges. Seeking a dynamic role to leverage my skills in empathy, active listening, and

intervention strategies to empower and support those in need..

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Care and support worker

Nurseplus
Chichester, West Sussex
12.2023 - Current
  • Ensured ongoing service users safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
  • Organised social activities and events to build community connections.
  • Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
  • Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.


Social work student

West Sussex County Council fostering team
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
10.2023 - Current

West Sussex County Council Fostering Team4, United Kingdom

  • Provided supervision, training, and conducted annual reviews for foster carers.
  • Orchestrated successful matches between children and foster parents, actively managing placement dynamics.
  • Support in organising impactful support groups for foster parents, fostering a sense of community and shared experiences.
  • Acquired a holistic understanding of children's services through shadowing various teams and departments.

International student officer (Volunteer)

University of Chichester Student Union (UCSU)
Chichester, West Sussex
06.2023 - Current
  • Represents the views and interests of international students to the student council and the university
  • Holds the union officer team and trustees to account on issues of concern to international students
  • Attends NUS events related to international students on behalf of the union

Social work student

Independent lives
Worthing, West Sussex
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed Direct Payments start-ups for customers, offering guidance on personal budgets and employer responsibilities.
  • Supported service users in direct payment account set-up and employment of Personal Assistants.
  • Provided information and support via phone calls and emails, redirecting, resolving, and recording queries.
  • Collaborated with Social Workers for clarification on customer budgets and support plans.
  • Acquired knowledge of employment law and advised customers accordingly.
  • Engaged in organizational communication and procedures.

Volunteer worker

Gburuscare initiative
Enugu, Nigeria
04.2020 - 09.2022
  • Supported community outreach efforts to bring in new volunteers and individuals needing assistance.
  • Provided physical and emotional support to elderly residents, improving community integration and quality of life.
  • Met with programme participants to better understand needs and offer personalised support.
  • Assisted with running group sessions, encouraging members to actively participate for improved support.
  • Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.

Biology teacher (NYSC)

St Mary the virgin secondary school
Anambra, Nigeria
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Taught Biology lessons from SS1 through to GCSE and A-Level.
  • Facilitated peer evaluation to nourish students' critical thinking skills in preparation for exams.
  • Tailored lesson plans to target student needs, learning difficulties and examination specifications.
  • Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
  • Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
  • Provided regular and detailed feedback on students' work to promote academic development and raise attainment levels.
  • Shared strategies to elevate effective teaching standards across departments.

Volunteer worker (NYSC)

Medical and Health Community Development Group
Anambra, Nigeria
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Engaged in health sensitization in schools and marketplaces.

Volunteer worker

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
Enugu, Nigeria
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Participated in primary school evaluation tours to assess the status and conditions of government primary schools in Enugu state.

Volunteer worker

Youth Anti FGM Network
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Educated rural areas and schools on the harms of female genital mutilation, providing medical and psychological help to victims.

Laboratory assistant (Intern)

Project development institute (PRODA)
Enugu, Nigeria
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Assisted in the preparation of chemicals for practical use, showcasing attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Supported project students in the analysis of food samples, demonstrating analytical skills and the ability to guide others in laboratory procedures.
  • Collaborated in carrying out special projects for the department, showcasing adaptability and a willingness to contribute to diverse initiatives.

Education

Master of Arts - Social work

University of Chichester, Chichester
09.2022 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
01.2014 - 09.2019

Skills

  • Strong communicator
  • Attentive listener
  • Emotional resilience
  • Natural leader
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Advocacy and collaboration
  • Assessment and case management
  • Cultural competence
  • Professional ethics and boundaries
  • Confidential documentation and record-keeping
  • Detail-orientated
  • Person centred
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Community outreach expert
  • Family maintenance
  • Creative

Certification

  • Equality & Diversity
  • Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Dignity Through Action
  • Safeguarding Awareness
  • Fire Prevention & Awareness
  • Duty of Candor
  • Health & Safety
  • Infection Control
  • MCA/DoLS Awareness
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Understanding Basic Life Support.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Microsoft Office 365 Suite
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • CRM software
  • Google suite
  • Mosaic

AWARDS

Nurseplus Chichester Employee of the month of December 2023

Languages

English
Fluent
Igbo
Native

Timeline

Care and support worker - Nurseplus
12.2023 - Current
Social work student - West Sussex County Council fostering team
10.2023 - Current
International student officer (Volunteer) - University of Chichester Student Union (UCSU)
06.2023 - Current
Social work student - Independent lives
02.2023 - 08.2023
University of Chichester - Master of Arts, Social work
09.2022 -
Biology teacher (NYSC) - St Mary the virgin secondary school
03.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer worker (NYSC) - Medical and Health Community Development Group
03.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer worker - National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
11.2020 - 02.2021
Volunteer worker - Gburuscare initiative
04.2020 - 09.2022
Volunteer worker - Youth Anti FGM Network
01.2018 - 10.2018
Laboratory assistant (Intern) - Project development institute (PRODA)
08.2016 - 11.2016
University of Nigeria - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
01.2014 - 09.2019
CHIDIEBERE VICTOR AGUAGWA