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
09.2025 - 12.2025
- 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
07.2024 - 05.2025
- 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
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 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
09.2022 - 09.2023
- 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 10.2023 - 08.2025
BSc (Hons) - Sociology with Psychology
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 10.2019 - 03.2022
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Psychology
Southfields Academy
London 09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English, Maths, Additional Science
Lambeth Academy
London 09.2012 - 07.2017
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
09.2025 - 12.2025
Early Help – Children & Family Practitioner
London Borough of Waltham Forest
07.2024 - 05.2025
Wellbeing Advocate
Mind in Haringey
01.2024 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Work
Middlesex University
10.2023 - 08.2025
SEN Teaching Assistant
Spa School Bermondsey
09.2022 - 09.2023
BSc (Hons) - Sociology with Psychology
University of Portsmouth
10.2019 - 03.2022
A-Levels - Economics, Biology, Psychology
Southfields Academy
09.2017 - 06.2019
GCSEs - English, Maths, Additional Science
Lambeth Academy
09.2012 - 07.2017