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KEHINDE ADEBISI IFIJEH

KEHINDE ADEBISI IFIJEH

Willenhall,West Midlands

Summary

Experienced and empathetic social work professional with a strong background in safeguarding, child protection, foster carer supervision, and case management. Skilled in risk assessment and statutory assessments, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical frameworks. Demonstrates expertise in mental health and well-being interventions, cultural competence, and diversity awareness, actively promoting anti-oppressive practice and client-centred approaches. Possesses strong interpersonal, mediation, and conflict resolution skills, with a proven ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality while working with vulnerable individuals and families. Experienced in multi-agency collaboration, working effectively with healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, and legal representatives to provide holistic support. Highly motivated and committed to professional development, leveraging education and practical experience to deepen expertise in social work practice. Excels in crisis management, emergency response, and tailored interventions to ensure child safety, well-being, and positive family outcomes. A dedicated and dependable individual, combining strong communication, emotional intelligence, and organizational skills to drive meaningful change in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Student Supervising Social Worker

Freedom Fostering
Wolverhampton
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Supervise and support foster carers, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards (NMS)
  • Conduct home visits, case reviews, and child welfare assessments to monitor placement stability
  • Engage in direct work with children, applying the Secure Base Model to promote emotional resilience
  • Participate in strategy meetings, safeguarding assessments, and multi-agency case conferences
  • Apply risk assessment and intervention planning to protect vulnerable individuals
  • Collaborate with local authorities, schools, and health professionals to support children’s well-being
  • Maintain accurate case records and reports for court proceedings and statutory reviews
  • Respond calmly to crises, ensuring timely interventions and trauma-informed care
  • Advocate for service users, ensuring access to resources and support
  • Monitor client progress, adapting interventions to meet changing needs
  • Promote well-being through case management, counselling, and multi-agency collaboration
  • Participate in continuing professional development to stay updated with best social work practices

Student Social Worker

Mindkind Wellbeing Centre
Walsall
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted mental health assessments and developed individualized intervention plans for service users
  • Delivered person-centred support to service users experiencing mental health challenges
  • Assisted individuals in navigating housing, benefits, and social care services
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, mental health workshops, and resilience-building programs
  • Worked collaboratively with multi-agency teams, including social workers, healthcare professionals, and local authorities
  • Developed and reviewed care plans to enhance well-being and social inclusion
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date, and confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations
  • Safeguarded client information with strict adherence to privacy and data security policies
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support
  • Built positive and productive client relationships to enhance social support
  • Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests
  • Worked with community organisations to create access to resources and assistance tailored to clients' needs
  • Exercised professional judgment to implement interventions and make informed decisions
  • Promoted independence and positive well-being when working with vulnerable adults and children
  • Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support
  • Used assessment findings to implement necessary care plan adaptations
  • Managed caseload documentation in alignment with regulatory requirements and standards
  • Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments
  • Developed care plans tailored to individual needs, promoting personal growth

Lawyer & Director

Various Legal and Business Roles
01.2013 - 01.2023
  • Provided legal representation, advocacy, and mediation for clients in family law, housing, and child protection cases
  • Conducted mediation and conflict resolution, applying transferable skills to social work interventions
  • Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting vulnerable individuals
  • Served as Board Secretary, managing legal documentation and corporate governance
  • Maintained strict confidentiality around sensitive information; strengthened trust between lawyer and client
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for businesses and individuals
  • Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways
  • Drafted legal advice for clients, enabling informed decision-making process
  • Reported on casework to enable progress and performance monitoring
  • Participated in continuous professional development training regularly-ensured provision of latest legal advice
  • Managed property sales transactions according to legal requirements
  • Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Wolverhampton
01.2023 - 12.2025

Barrister at Law - undefined

Nigerian Law School
01.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

Ambrose Alli University
01.2006 - 12.2011

Level 3 Diploma - Adult Care

Phemagrace Ltd

Associate Member - undefined

Institute of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators

Skills

  • Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • Foster Carer Supervision & Support
  • Mental Health & Well-being Interventions
  • Multi-Agency Collaboration & Partnership Working
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • Cultural Competence & Diversity Awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Team player
  • Active listening
  • Client-Centred approach
  • Organised
  • Empathetic
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strengths-based approach
  • Respect for diversity

Affiliations

  • Social Work England (Pending Registration Upon Qualification)
  • Nigerian Bar Association
  • Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

Custom

  • Child protection and safeguarding policy development
  • Advocacy for vulnerable individuals and marginalized communities
  • Mental health support and trauma-informed social work practice
  • Community outreach and social justice initiatives

Timeline

Student Supervising Social Worker

Freedom Fostering
01.2025 - 02.2025

Student Social Worker

Mindkind Wellbeing Centre
03.2024 - 06.2024

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Wolverhampton
01.2023 - 12.2025

Lawyer & Director

Various Legal and Business Roles
01.2013 - 01.2023

Barrister at Law - undefined

Nigerian Law School
01.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Laws - undefined

Ambrose Alli University
01.2006 - 12.2011

Level 3 Diploma - Adult Care

Phemagrace Ltd

Associate Member - undefined

Institute of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators
KEHINDE ADEBISI IFIJEH