Gabrielle Tamara Sholaja
Greenwich,London
Summary
Certified professional with extensive training in safeguarding children and child exploitation, trauma awareness, and mental health. Proficient in conflict resolution, effective communication with children and families, and understanding child development. I pride myself on my drive to make a positive difference no matter how big or small within the lives of every person I come into contact with and make my mark in every organisation I work for.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Residential support worker (Young people)
Willoughby Place
Greenwich, London
11.2024 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Generated detailed reports to document clients' progress.
- Evaluated clients' progress using evidence-based techniques.
- Safeguarded children and young people appropriately, prioritising resident welfare and wellbeing.
- Maintained electronic records, detailing care provided, developmental progress and reported incidents for continuous monitoring.
- Delivered life skills training, such as cooking and budgeting, to prepare young people for independent living.
- Built positive, trusting relationships with children, young adults and family members to maximise support benefits.
- Liaised with external agencies, including social services and healthcare professionals, to coordinate support.
- Created safe, nurturing environments to enable emotional, social and educational growth.
- Supervised daily routines, ensuring adherence to schedules and promoting positive behaviour.
- Attended professional development training to stay informed on best practices in youth support.
- Worked flexibly to meet demands of weekend, evening and overnight shifts for round-the-clock care.
Family Support Worker
Contact Professionals
London
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Providing support to children and families whist the children transition from supported living settings back into the home.
- Providing respite for families with children with disabilities.
- Planning and taking children out to enjoy days into the community.
- Ensuring the children within my care are safe according to the Safeguarding guidelines set.
- Completed daily detailed progress reports for the children.
- Organising engaging activities for youths in their free time.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (contractor)
London Borough of Haringey
London
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assist in the assessment of clients' needs, helping to develop and implement individualized therapy plans that promote physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Environmental Adaptations: Collaborate with Occupational Therapists to recommend and arrange for necessary adaptations in clients' homes, schools, or workplaces, ensuring environments are safe and accessible.
- Equipment Management: Provide guidance on the use of assistive devices and equipment, ensuring clients are comfortable and confident in their use to support their daily activities.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of client progress, treatment plans, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with Haringey Council's standards and protocols.
- Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with other healthcare professionals, social workers, and families to provide comprehensive care and support.
SIS Family Contact Supervisor (contractor)
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supervising contact between looked after children and parents, then writing detailed reports on interactions between the children and parents.
- Ensuring the children under my supervision are safe according to the Safeguarding guidelines set.
- Liaising with local authorities and supporting case reviews for all children on my caseload.
Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant (Orthopaedics)
Queens Hospital
London
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Supporting the Orthopaedic team (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists) in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered bone injuries.
Housing Support Officer
YMCA Walthamstow
London
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Supporting the Neuro Outliers & Stroke Team in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke/ brain injury.
- Carrying out general assessments when patients are admitted on to the ward.
- Supporting occupational therapy patients by providing rehabilitative services to those with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.
Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant (temp)
Darent Valley Hospital
London
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Supporting the Neuro Outliers & Stroke Team in the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a stroke/ brain injury.
- Carrying out general assessments when patients are admitted on to the ward.
- Supporting occupational therapy patients by providing rehabilitative services to those with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.
Residential Youth Support Worker/ Apprenticeship Liaison
Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing
Ilford
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Writing Risk assessments and development plans for each young person on my caseload.
- Taking young people on my caseload to appointments and meetings where required.
- Attendance monitoring and ensuring all documentation is up to date including incident reports.
- I took on the voluntary role of supporting young people on to apprenticeships.
Telephone Interviewer
Kudos Research
London
07.2016 - 09.2022
- B2B Calling on behalf of Hewlett Packard carrying out a yearly audit.
- Conducting government studies with consumers over the telephone which requires the ability to build rapport.
Digital Marketing Consultant
Xanda Ltd
London
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Sourced potential clients to add to the company's portfolio.
- Liaising amongst marketing departments to ensure the smooth execution of client's projects.
- Dealing with inbound enquiries.
- Attending both in person and virtual meetings to understand client needs and consult on which of our services would be best suited to the client.
Telephone Fundraiser
Pell and Bales
London
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Raising money on behalf of numerous charities such as Cancer Research, Marie Curie etc.
- Building rapport with respondents to raise awareness of the cause.
- I was able to sign up 18 respondents to commit to giving a monthly gift in one week.
Education
GSCE - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Design Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Studies, French, Drama, History
Blackheath High GDST
01.2007 - 01.2012
Eltham College - Business Studies, Philosophy and Ethics, Biology
Eltham College
01.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
- Safeguarding children level 1
- Safeguarding children level 2
- Safeguarding children level 3
- Safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
- Trauma Awareness
- Equality & Diversity
- Autism and ADHD awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Mental Health Awareness
- Infection Control
- Eating Disorders
- Self Harm Awareness
- Fire Safety
- Missing persons training / Missing children
- Child Sexual Exploitation
- Food Hygiene/ Food Allergy
I hold certificates in the following:
- Alcohol and Substance misuse
- Gangs and Youth Vilolence
- Understanding Child Development
- Effective communication with children and families
- Information Sharing and consent
- Keeping good Record
- Self Harm
- Multi Agency Working
- Substance Misuse
- Hidden Harm: Parent and Substance Misuse
- Parent and Mental Ill health and domestic abuse
- Conflict resolution
- Violence Reduction
- GDPR
- Core for Staff Personal Safety :lone Worker
- Understanding Behaviour of Children and Young people
- Prevent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential support worker (Young people)
Willoughby Place
11.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant (contractor)
London Borough of Haringey
07.2024 - 09.2024
SIS Family Contact Supervisor (contractor)
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
01.2024 - 05.2024
Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant (Orthopaedics)
Queens Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
Housing Support Officer
YMCA Walthamstow
07.2023 - 10.2023
Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant (temp)
Darent Valley Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Residential Youth Support Worker/ Apprenticeship Liaison
Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing
09.2022 - 01.2023
Digital Marketing Consultant
Xanda Ltd
09.2020 - 06.2021
Family Support Worker
Contact Professionals
08.2019 - 04.2025
Telephone Interviewer
Kudos Research
07.2016 - 09.2022
Telephone Fundraiser
Pell and Bales
07.2015 - 09.2016
Eltham College - Business Studies, Philosophy and Ethics, Biology
Eltham College
01.2012 - 01.2014
GSCE - Maths, English Literature, English Language, Design Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Studies, French, Drama, History
Blackheath High GDST
01.2007 - 01.2012
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