Cotcheta Yangson-Phillips
Clapham,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with a strong background in roles demanding focus, calm decision-making, and responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. Experienced in adhering to procedures, maintaining meticulous records, and collaborating effectively within teams or independently. My experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families has honed my communication skills, situational awareness, and ability to stay composed under pressure. I bring a disciplined, safety-oriented mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding service and customer care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Early Help – Children & Family Practitioner
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
London
2025.09 - 2025.12
- Carry out Early Help assessments, home visits, and direct work with families, ensuring risks and needs are identified clearly and acted on promptly.
- Coordinate support with schools, health services, and social care, maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures.
- Build positive relationships to encourage engagement while staying calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations.
- Monitor progress and adapt support plans as circumstances change, ensuring consistency, reliability, and a organised approach to case management.
Early Help – Children & Family Practitioner
London Borough of Waltham Forest
London
2024.07 - 2025.05
- Delivered targeted support to children and families under Early Help and Child-in-Need frameworks, completing assessments and home visits.
- Worked closely with social workers and partner agencies to coordinate plans, share information, and promote safe, positive outcomes.
- Supported access to housing, financial, education, and mental-health services, advocating effectively for families’ needs.
- Maintained clear, accurate case records and applied safeguarding and risk-assessment procedures consistently.
Wellbeing Advocate
Mind in Haringey
London
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Delivered one-to-one and group support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma, promoting recovery and wellbeing.
- Contributed to personalised care plans through clear record-keeping and regular collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Spa School Bermondsey
London
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Supported students with diverse learning needs through tailored one-to-one and group work, following individual education plans.
- Adapted resources and communication methods to promote progress, confidence, and positive classroom engagement.
- Maintained a calm, structured environment, managing behaviours and supporting emotional regulation.
- Provided certified first-aid support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work
Middlesex University
London 2023.10 - 2025.08
BSc (Hons) - Sociology with Psychology
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2019.10 - 2022.03
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Psychology
Southfields Academy
London 2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English, Maths, Additional Science
Lambeth Academy
London 2012.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Attention to detail & accurate record-keeping
- Risk awareness & safeguarding knowledge
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Adaptability and time management
- Positive relationship-building
- Teamwork and multi-agency collaboration
- Initiative and reliability
References
available upon request
Timeline
Early Help – Children & Family Practitioner
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
2025.09 - 2025.12
Early Help – Children & Family Practitioner
London Borough of Waltham Forest
2024.07 - 2025.05
Wellbeing Advocate
Mind in Haringey
2024.01 - 2024.06
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work
Middlesex University
2023.10 - 2025.08
SEN Teaching Assistant
Spa School Bermondsey
2022.09 - 2023.09
BSc (Hons) - Sociology with Psychology
University of Portsmouth
2019.10 - 2022.03
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Psychology
Southfields Academy
2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English, Maths, Additional Science
Lambeth Academy
2012.09 - 2017.07