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JOSEPH ESSIEN

Northolt

Summary

Adaptable, conscientious, enthuthiastic and self motivated individual with experience of implementing personal support plans, and learning goals which focus on individuals needs, wants and interest.Having the skills and experience to manage a challenging case load while staying focused to give a high standard of care to every client. Constantly maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards client, their families, staff, visitors, and other healthcare team.Keen to find a challenging position with caring organisation where my skills and expirience can be utilised

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Tutor

Blooming Tree Specialist School
West Ealing London
01.2023 - Current
  • Working as part of a classroom team providing ABA instruction to children with autism and related communication disorders on an individual basis, in pairs or in small groups.
  • Analysing pupils’ behaviour to allow for a function of the behaviour to be identified and to deal with the behaviour where appropriate in a calm and professional manner and in accordance with individual pupil behaviour plans, risk assessments and school policy. This may include the use of positive handling techniques (Team Teach).
  • Developing an understanding of assessments used within the school that track pupil progress and development of Individual Education Plans
  • Ensuring that individual and class timetables are adhered at all times.
  • Being flexible and willing to follow any variations in staff timetabling and pupil cover –
    including last minute changes implemented by the Heads of Schools when necessary.
  • Collecting and recording clear data on all programmes, including accurate analysis and
    recording of sequence-analysis-data (Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence).
  • Providing intimate care (e.g. toileting, nappy changing, and support with
    feeding) for children within the school as required.
  • Supervising indoor/outdoor playtime for all children on a rota basis.
  • Being responsible for the safeguarding and health and safety of pupils, including the
    maintaining of a safe environment, following and implementing relevant policies and risk
    assessments as appropriate.
  • Graphing pupils daily and weekly progress accurately.
  • Monitoring and maintain your pupil’s clipboards and programme folders and ensure they
    are kept up to date and ready for an unfamiliar teacher.

Youth Support Worker (part time)

Sams Homes
Brentford
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • Provided individualized support to at-risk youth in residential settings.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing personalized care plans for each resident.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among youth.
  • Monitored daily living activities to ensure safety and well-being of residents.
  • Educated residents on coping strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address youth behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Documented observations and progress in resident files accurately and timely.
  • Assisted in developing individual care plans for clients to ensure their safety and well-being.
  • Developed programs that address issues such as substance abuse prevention, anger management, bullying prevention.
  • Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects.
  • Organized group activities for at-risk youth focusing on life skills development and positive behavior reinforcement.
  • Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made.
  • Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress.
  • Established strong rapport with clients by creating an environment where they feel safe expressing themselves.
  • Collaborated with families, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders in providing effective interventions for youth in need of assistance.
  • Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.

Specialist Suport Worker

Eden Futures
Hull
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Provide daily living support to our Clients.
  • Administer medication, complete administrative medication records.
  • Support Clients to identify and achieve personal goals and aspirations e.g. make a meal independently or go on holiday.
  • Complete monthly audits on the use of Client’s petty cash.
  • Follow care & support plans, make contributions to changes.
  • Follow risk assessments, make contributions to changes.
  • Complete accurate record keeping including daily checks.
  • Conduct daily completion of timesheets.
  • Report changes and review care daily.
  • Adhere to policy and procedural health and safety, undertaking fire checks, reporting any repairs where required.
  • Adhere to all policy and procedures.
  • Report safeguarding concerns where necessary.
  • Support transitions.
  • Actively participate in staff meetings.

Special Needs Teacher

Greenwood House School
Lagos
02.2015 - 10.2021
  • Assessed students' motor, language and emotional skills through appropriate developmental screenings.
  • Prepared reports on students and activities for administration team.
  • Generated ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Offered guidance and advice to parents on educational and social matters relating to SEN students.
  • Implemented skill development programs for assigned students.
  • Managed student behaviour, intervening in crisis situations to resolve conflicts.
  • Assessed SEN student abilities and crafted individual teaching plans.
  • Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet individual student needs and capabilities.
  • Set clear short-term and long-term goals to help SEN student progression.
  • Planned learning strategies, activities and materials to reflect needs of individual students.

Education

First Aid Training - First Aid

Tigerlily
09.2025 - 09.2025

Safeguarding 16-25 - Keeping 16-25 Safe From Abuse

NSPCC
08.2025 - 08.2025

Master of Arts - Education

University of Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire

Bsc - Earlychildhood Education

University of Lagos

Diploma Certificate in Special Needs Education -

New Skills Academy

Understanding Autism -

Careshield

Active Support -

Careshield

Fire Safety -

Careshield

Safer Lone Working -

Careshield

Moving and Handling -

Careshield

Care Certificate -

Careshield

Housing Related Support -

Careshield

Self-Harm and Suicide -

Careshield

Health and social care your role -

Careshield

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult -

Careshield

Maybo Personal Safety Training -

Careshield

Legature Removal -

Careshield

Skills

  • Attention to details
  • Person-centred care
  • Life skills development
  • Documentation expertise
  • Development support
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Intervention techniques
  • Daily living assistance
  • Care plan development
  • Autism Awareness
  • Mobility assistance
  • Interprofessional teamwork

Education

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Personal Information

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

First Aid Training - First Aid

Tigerlily
09.2025 - 09.2025

Safeguarding 16-25 - Keeping 16-25 Safe From Abuse

NSPCC
08.2025 - 08.2025

Youth Support Worker (part time)

Sams Homes
01.2024 - 09.2025

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Tutor

Blooming Tree Specialist School
01.2023 - Current

Specialist Suport Worker

Eden Futures
11.2021 - 12.2023

Special Needs Teacher

Greenwood House School
02.2015 - 10.2021

Master of Arts - Education

University of Hull

Bsc - Earlychildhood Education

University of Lagos

Diploma Certificate in Special Needs Education -

New Skills Academy

Understanding Autism -

Careshield

Active Support -

Careshield

Fire Safety -

Careshield

Safer Lone Working -

Careshield

Moving and Handling -

Careshield

Care Certificate -

Careshield

Housing Related Support -

Careshield

Self-Harm and Suicide -

Careshield

Health and social care your role -

Careshield

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult -

Careshield

Maybo Personal Safety Training -

Careshield

Legature Removal -

Careshield
JOSEPH ESSIEN