Kingsley Chizanga
Tipton,Sandwell
Summary
An experienced children’s and adult social care professional with over 12 years’ experience across statutory, residential, clinical and community settings. Currently working as a High Level Family Support Worker within Children’s Services, alongside a part-time Care Manager role for a CQC-registered domiciliary care service.
Demonstrates strong capability in safeguarding practice, supervised and escorted contact, staff supervision, risk assessment, and quality assurance, with a proven track record of working within Ofsted and CQC frameworks. Highly skilled in trauma-informed, child-centred practice and confident in managing complex situations involving family contact, safeguarding concerns and professional decision-making. Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care and is nearing completion of the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF), with clear progression towards senior and deputy management roles within children’s services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
High Level Family Support Worker
Birmingham Children's Trust
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2025 - Current
- Deliver targeted and intensive family support where safeguarding risks have been identified
- Undertake home visits and structured direct work with children and families
- Support families affected by domestic abuse, parental mental health difficulties, conflict and complex safeguarding concerns
- Develop, implement and review safety plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes
- Work closely with social workers, education, health and partner agencies to support Early Help, Child in Need and safeguarding plans
- Exercise professional judgement and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate, timely and outcome-focused case records that evidence decision-making and progress
- Communicate transparently with families while maintaining professional boundaries and a child-centred approach
Part-Time Hybrid Care Manager
Maisy Care at Home
Amesbury, Wiltshire
01.2025 - Current
- Lead on governance, compliance and quality assurance for a CQC-registered domiciliary care service
- Oversee care planning, audits, staff supervision and training
- Maintain safeguarding standards, incident management and continuous service improvement
- Work in partnership with service users, families and local authorities to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care
Residential Support Worker
Heal Care Group
Wednesbury, Sandwell
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Support children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a residential childcare setting
- Arrange, facilitate and supervise contact between young people and their parents in line with care plans and safeguarding requirements
- Escort young people to contact sessions and supervise contact in community settings, including public venues such as bowling alleys
- Risk assess contact venues and arrangements to ensure contact is safe, appropriate and child-centred
- Observe and monitor parent-child interactions during contact, promoting positive engagement and intervening where necessary to safeguard children
- Provide clear, factual recording and feedback following contact sessions, escalating safeguarding concerns to the responsible social worker
- Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
- Work within Ofsted standards and safeguarding frameworks
- Engage with families and multi-agency professionals to support holistic outcomes
Eating Disorder Support Worker (CAMHS)
Ace Health and Care Ltd – Schoen-Newbridge Clinic
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported children and young people aged 0–18 with eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder
- Delivered meal-time support and family-based interventions using CBT-E and motivational approaches
- Participated in MDT meetings and contributed to care planning and reviews
Mental Health Support Worker (Adults & CAMHS)
Greenstaff Medical
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided tailored mental health support across adult and CAMHS services
- Supported emotional regulation, crisis intervention and recovery-focused care planning
- Maintained accurate documentation and safeguarding compliance
Support Worker – Supported Living
Cygnet Healthcare
Birmingham
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Delivered person-centred support to adults with mental health and physical needs
- Supported medication administration, daily living activities and safeguarding
- Promoted independence and skills development
Support worker
Priory Group
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked across Acute, CAMHS, Eating Disorder and PICU wards
- Promoted to Senior role, supporting team leadership, incident management and patient safety
- Facilitated therapeutic activities and maintained clinical standards
Healthcare Assistant
House on the Hill (Boldmere Court)
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Delivered dignified care to elderly residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s and stroke conditions
- Supported daily living activities with compassion and professionalism
Education
Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care - Health and Social Care
Access Skills
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF) - Residential Childcare
Base Green
10.2024 -
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care -
Birmingham Metropolitan Collages
Skills
- Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Supervised and Escorted Family Contact
- Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Child-Centred and Trauma-Informed Practice
- Staff Supervision, Mentoring and Leadership
- Quality Assurance and Practice Oversight
- Multi-Agency and MDT Working
- Professional Recording and Reporting
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- CQC and Ofsted Compliance Frameworks
Timeline
High Level Family Support Worker
Birmingham Children's Trust
12.2025 - Current
Part-Time Hybrid Care Manager
Maisy Care at Home
01.2025 - Current
Residential Support Worker
Heal Care Group
10.2024 - 01.2026
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (RQF) - Residential Childcare
Base Green
10.2024 -
Eating Disorder Support Worker (CAMHS)
Ace Health and Care Ltd – Schoen-Newbridge Clinic
02.2022 - 10.2024
Mental Health Support Worker (Adults & CAMHS)
Greenstaff Medical
02.2022 - 10.2024
Support Worker – Supported Living
Cygnet Healthcare
08.2018 - 02.2022
Support worker
Priory Group
01.2017 - 08.2018
Healthcare Assistant
House on the Hill (Boldmere Court)
02.2012 - 01.2017
Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care - Health and Social Care
Access Skills
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care -
Birmingham Metropolitan Collages