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Kemi Akinfie

London

Summary

A dedicated and detail-oriented social work student with hands-on experience supporting foster carers through compliance checks, home visits, and multi-agency collaboration at Greater London Fostering. Skilled in safeguarding, risk assessment, and policy understanding. Previously worked as a Senior Ofsted Coordinator at Social Care Alliance, assisting clients with Ofsted registration, drafting key documents such as policies, SOPs, business plans, and local area assessments. Brings a strong foundation in both frontline practice and regulatory compliance, with excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Ofsted Coordinator

Social Care Alliance
London
10.2020 - Current
  • I assist with Ofsted registrations and Commissioning Alliance accreditations, ensuring all requirements are met and documents are properly completed.
  • I guide care providers through the Ofsted Registration Process
  • I deliver an exceptional level of service to each client by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • I write informative and effective local area assessments for each of our clients' service addresses
  • I edit and update policies to ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
  • I've performed administrative work, including maintaining records and managing correspondence.


Student Placement

Greater London Fostering
London
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted monthly supervisory visits to foster carers' homes to monitor the placement and provide ongoing support.
  • Completed health and safety checks during visits to ensure the home environment met fostering standards.
  • Ensured carer compliance by checking documentation and adherence to fostering regulations and policies.
  • Monitored and supported carers in keeping their mandatory training up to date (e.g., safeguarding, first aid).
  • Liaised with professionals such as Local Authority Social Workers, Fostering Reviewing Officers (FROs), and Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs) to coordinate and share updates.
  • Contributed to the annual reviews of foster carers , gathering feedback and supporting the quality assurance process.
  • Attended and participated in professional meetings including Child Looked After (CLA) reviews and Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings.
  • Supported carers with placement-related issues, signposting them to relevant services and offering reflective discussions.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date case recordings and documentation in line with agency and local authority expectations.
  • Engaged in reflective supervision and applied PCF and SWE standards throughout practice to ensure ethical, child-centred work.

Student Placement

St Mungo's: Homeless Charity
London
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

BOH Team Member

Slim Chickens
London
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and taking on double shifts.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.

Team Member

Wasabi Sushi & Bento
London
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
  • Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
  • Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards.
  • Delivered reliable customer service with attention to detail even under high pressure.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Greenwich
London, ENG
09.2022 -

A-Levels -

Raines Foundation School
09.2016 - 06.2019

GCSEs + ECDL -

Raines Foundation School
09.2011 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Complaint management
  • Client communication
  • Strong communication and engagement with carers and professionals
  • Relationship-building and multi-agency working
  • Risk assessment and observation skills
  • Clear, accurate report writing
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • Understanding of fostering standards and compliance
  • Reflective and ethical practice
  • Time management and organisation
  • Culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive approach
  • Problem-solving and advocacy skills

Certification

I hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Placement

Greater London Fostering
10.2024 - 04.2025

Student Placement

St Mungo's: Homeless Charity
11.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Greenwich
09.2022 -

BOH Team Member

Slim Chickens
08.2021 - 11.2021

Senior Ofsted Coordinator

Social Care Alliance
10.2020 - Current

Team Member

Wasabi Sushi & Bento
07.2019 - 10.2020

A-Levels -

Raines Foundation School
09.2016 - 06.2019

GCSEs + ECDL -

Raines Foundation School
09.2011 - 06.2016

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