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Ifeanyichukwu Oforkansi

Nottingham,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker with over 10 years providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults and young people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding adults and children, crisis de-escalation, and mental health recovery planning. Proficient in implementing care plans, conducting behavioural observations, managing incidents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Certified in PMVA, Adult Safeguarding, and Acquired Brain Injury Support. Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and recovery through trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental health support worker

Trusted Support Care
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Delivered person-centred support to 7+ service users with enduring mental health issues and learning disabilities, maintaining 100% adherence to individual care plans and risk management strategies.
  • Led community engagement initiatives, increasing client participation in social activities by 40% and promoting social inclusion.
  • Conducted daily mental health assessments, promptly identifying early warning signs and reducing emergency interventions by 22%.
  • Supported safeguarding practices by monitoring service users for signs of abuse or neglect, ensuring full compliance with local authority protocols.
  • Maintained accurate, real-time records using the Nourish app, ensuring a 100% audit success rate against CQC documentation standards.

Mental Health Support Worker

Decent Care Home (Mental Health Facility)
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2015 - 09.2023
  • Provided recovery-oriented support to 20+ residents with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression, resulting in a 35% decrease in psychiatric hospital readmissions.
  • Collaborated with clinical teams to develop comprehensive support plans and positive behaviour support (PBS) strategies tailored to individual risk assessments.
  • Responded effectively to high-risk behaviours using evidence-based de-escalation techniques, achieving a 90% success rate in resolving crises without restraint or hospitalization.
  • Recorded and updated client progress using Care Patron, ensuring transparent communication with multidisciplinary teams and families.
  • Delivered psychoeducation sessions on emotional regulation and coping strategies, leading to improved self-management in 70% of service users.

Children’s Support Worker

St. Thaddeus Children Academy
Kaduna, Nigeria
12.2008 - 09.2015
  • Provided direct support to 30+ vulnerable children, focusing on emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive development outcomes.
  • Developed and delivered resilience workshops, resulting in a 40% improvement in coping skills as assessed by teachers and mental health professionals.
  • Actively participated in child protection case conferences, contributing to early intervention plans and safeguarding action strategies.
  • Maintained comprehensive incident reports and safeguarding logs, supporting multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) referrals where necessary.

Education

MSc Chemistry - Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2023 - 12.2024

Professional Diploma in Education - Education

Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Zaria, Nigeria
01.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, Nigeria
05.2004 - 12.2008

Skills


  • Mental Health Crisis Intervention
  • Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  • Safeguarding Adults and Children (CQC Standards)
  • Person-Centred and Trauma-Informed Care
  • De-escalation Techniques (PMVA Trained)
  • Care Planning and Implementation
  • Medication Administration and Compliance
  • Behavioural Observation and Mental Health Monitoring
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems (Nourish, Care Patron)
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Cultural Competency and Inclusive Care
  • Emotional Resilience and Patient Advocacy


Technical Skills

  • Electronic Health Record Systems
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, ETC)
  • Digital Incident Reporting Systems
  • Online Safeguarding and Mental Health CPD Modules





Certification

  • PMVA Certification (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Incisive Training – BILD and RRN Certified April 2025
  • Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma Academy for Health and Fitness, UK – Oct 2024
  • Social Services for Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities. Columbia University. NY. April 2024
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) - Florence Academy. April 2024
  • Adult Safeguarding Level 1 - Florence Academy. April 2024


Affiliations

  • Mental Health Advocacy and Public Awareness
  • Mindfulness, Meditation, and Wellbeing Activities
  • Community Volunteering and Youth Mentoring
  • Personal Development and Continuing Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental health support worker

Trusted Support Care
09.2023 - Current

MSc Chemistry - Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
09.2023 - 12.2024

Mental Health Support Worker

Decent Care Home (Mental Health Facility)
09.2015 - 09.2023

Professional Diploma in Education - Education

Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
01.2012 - 12.2012

Children’s Support Worker

St. Thaddeus Children Academy
12.2008 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
05.2004 - 12.2008

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