Deborah Nyoni
Edinburgh
Summary
I am a recent law graduate from Edinburgh Napier University, seeking a position within the legal environment to develop practical experience and contribute to a professional team. I am a bright, spirited individual with a wide range of skills to offer your firm. Most notably, I can offer a strong academic foundation, a proactive mindset, and a positive can-do attitude. My resiliency and willingness to learn are demonstrated through my work ethic and dedication to education. I take pride in my ability to use initiative when appropriate, and I am comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. My varied work experience shows my ability to adapt to different circumstances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support Practitioner
Carr Gomm
Edinburgh
06.2023 - 12.2025
- My most recent position is as a support practitioner. Similar to my previous position described above, this role requires me to provide patients with care in their homes and help them with a variety of tasks, including cooking meals, tidying rooms and ensuring clients attend their engagements during the week. This role also involves doing a medicine count and money count, as well as booking appointments and ordering supplies for clients.
- These care roles have skills directly transferable to a legal environment. Managing multiple responsibilities for different clients requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and reliability. In addition, handling sensitive personal information reinforced the principle of discretion and the importance of maintaining client confidentiality. These roles required clear and diplomatic communication with clients and families, as well as working and coordinating with fellow employees. Altogether, I have enhanced my interpersonal and client-management skills, which are essential when working in a legal environment.
- Tel: 0300 666 3030
Overnight Home Carer
Home Instead
Edinburgh
08.2022 - 03.2024
- I continued working in care at Home Instead as a Home Care Assistant, primarily providing overnight support. In this role, I assisted clients with their evening and morning routines, including helping them get ready for bed, waking them in the morning, and supporting them to start their day. I ensured clients had taken their medication, eaten, and, when required, prepared small meals. The position focused on providing companionship while promoting the clients’ independence and well-being.
- Tel: 0131 609 0244
Care assistant
1st Focus Home Care
Edinburgh
05.2021 - 02.2022
- My next role was as a care assistant at 1st Focus Homecare. This job involved caring for patients in their own homes by assisting them with various tasks. This included preparing and cooking meals, shopping, and basic cleaning around the home.
- Tel: 0131 510 7878
Administrator & Customer Assistant
Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods
Enfield
06.2019 - 08.2020
- This role was different from my previous experience; it provided me with direct and practical experience in handling administrative tasks. My admin and computer skills developed quickly through the frequent use of the company database and consistent record-keeping. I also dealt with daily enquiries from customers, which often required me to work things out independently and find practical solutions. This allowed me to strengthen my confidence when dealing with the public and helped me develop new skills while building on the ones I already had. This combination of accuracy, problem-solving, and confident client interaction is directly transferable to legal work, where organisation and clear communication are essential.
- Tel: 07859813238
Hairdressing Assistant
Fairbairn and Laing Hairdressing
Edinburgh
12.2017 - 05.2018
- My first job was as a hairdressing assistant at Fairbairn and Laing hairdressing. Initially, this role was just supposed to be part of my high school work experience week. But after the week ended, I was asked if I would like to join the team permanently.
- This job involved me greeting clients, assisting them during their appointments, washing hair, serving teas and coffees and the general tidy and upkeep of the salon. I regularly passed on client instructions to stylists, which meant being clear, accurate, and confident in what I was saying. Working in a busy, fast-paced environment strengthened my communication and time-management skills and showed me how to deal with people professionally. These are skills that are all directly transferable to a legal setting where client care, reliability, and attention to detail are non-negotiable.
- Tel: 0131 629 0708
Education
LLB Honours - Law
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2021 - 07.2025
HNC - Legal Services
Edinburgh College
United kingdom 09.2020 - 08.2021
Skills
- Legal research and analysis
- Legal Database use (eg Westlaw, LexisNexis)
- High-quality administration and computer skills
- Exceptional punctuality and organisation
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- High level of communication and teamwork skills
- Behavioural understanding
- Disability support knowledge
References
References available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
In my free time, I enjoy a range of activities, including participating in youth groups and community events. I have always been keen on travelling and learning about new cultures; I love to meet new people from different and diverse backgrounds and visit new places. I love watching old and new films, using them as a way to educate myself. I also love music and attending various concerts of all genres. I have always been a people person and love to spend time with my family and friends.
Timeline
Support Practitioner
Carr Gomm
06.2023 - 12.2025
Overnight Home Carer
Home Instead
08.2022 - 03.2024
LLB Honours - Law
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2021 - 07.2025
Care assistant
1st Focus Home Care
05.2021 - 02.2022
HNC - Legal Services
Edinburgh College
09.2020 - 08.2021
Administrator & Customer Assistant
Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods
06.2019 - 08.2020
Hairdressing Assistant
Fairbairn and Laing Hairdressing
12.2017 - 05.2018