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Overview
Work History
Education
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Ka Wai Lau

Har,Camb

Summary

Experienced social worker with a strong background in assisting homeless individuals and deprived families in Hong Kong, including managing support for those in subdivided units. Skilled in collaborating with marginalized groups, assessing risks, and delivering high-quality services with empathy and under pressure. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with various stakeholders and initiate social housing projects. Proficient in Microsoft Office with managerial and supervisory experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sushi chef

Sushi Daily
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
08.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined work stations setup process, improved overall productivity.
  • Demonstrated expertise in using sushi tools, resulted in perfectly rolled sushi every time.
  • Consistently produced highest quality of sushi and sashimi dishes.

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
Hong Kong
10.2022 - 03.2024

Service Unit: Integrated Services Team for Street Sleepers (Kowloon and New Territories)

  • Managed complex cases involving mental health and substance misuse issues, resulting in improved living conditions for service users.
  • Conducted community outreach programmes, facilitating access to essential support services for rough sleepers in Hong Kong.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic services to homeless individuals residing in Western Kowloon and New Territories in Hong Kong.

Project In-charge

The Salvation Army
Hong Kong
11.2019 - 09.2022

Service unit: Integrated Services for Street Sleepers

Oversaw the administrative and frontline services of the project named "Health Support Services for Street Sleepers in Sham Shui Po DIstrict" .


  • Managed complex cases involving mental health and substance misuse issues, resulting in improved living conditions for service users.
  • Conducted community outreach programmes, facilitating access to essential support services for rough sleepers in Sham Shui Po District.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic services to homeless individuals residing in Sham Shui Po District, resulting in enhanced physical and mental health well-being of rough sleepers in Sham Shui Po.

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.2017 - 10.2019

Service Unit: Urban Renewal Social Service Team

  • Provided crisis intervention during high-stress situations, ensuring immediate support was delivered.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of client socio-economic status which helped tailor more effective aid interventions.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records for accurate documentation of progress or concerns.
  • Conducted community outreach programmes, facilitating access to essential support services for vulnerable individuals.

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
Hong Kong , Hong Kong
06.2016 - 07.2017

Service unit: Integrated Services for Street Sleepers

  • Assessed client needs for appropriate referral to specialist services.
  • Increased client independence with the development of personalised coping strategies.
  • Delivered training workshops on social care topics to volunteer groups and other stakeholders.
  • Improved service user well-being by providing emotional support , vocational training and practical advice.

Social Worker

The Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
03.2013 - 05.2016

Service Unit: Western District Integrated Social Service Centre

  • Coordinated after-school activities for enhanced social development.
  • Encouraged participation and engagement in planned activities.
  • Role modelled positive behaviour and interpersonal skills.
  • Helped young children to develop critical life skills through educational play.
  • Provided support during regular youth sessions and planned activities.

Education

Master of Social Work -

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
09.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Social Policy and Administration

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong
09.2012 - 06.2015

Associate Degree - Social Work

The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
09.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Financial budgeting and control
  • Case assessment
  • Outreach programmes participation
  • Youth work experience
  • Outreach initiatives
  • Non-Judgmental attitude
  • Person-Centred practices
  • Service development implementation
  • Full UK driver's licence

Certification

Completed full training of Outcomes Star.

Timeline

Sushi chef

Sushi Daily
08.2024 - Current

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
10.2022 - 03.2024

Master of Social Work -

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2020 - 06.2023

Project In-charge

The Salvation Army
11.2019 - 09.2022

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
08.2017 - 10.2019

Social Worker

The Salvation Army
06.2016 - 07.2017

Social Worker

The Hong Kong Young Women's Christian Association
03.2013 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Social Policy and Administration

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2012 - 06.2015

Associate Degree - Social Work

The Education University of Hong Kong
09.2010 - 06.2012
Ka Wai Lau