LILIAN EBOH
London
Summary
Mental health social worker with expertise in assessments, counselling, psychiatric evaluation, and trauma-informed practice. Strong skills in risk assessment and safeguarding vulnerable adults, complemented by effective care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards in clinical documentation and record-keeping.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
Lewisham Council
Lewisham, City of London
2024.02 - Current
- Conducted strength-based assessments to identify service users' needs and desired outcomes.
- Developed and implemented personalised mental health care plans to enhance patient well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for service users.
- Advocated for individuals with mental health challenges, securing necessary resources for their care.
- Maintained accurate case documentation in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Practiced within legal framework of Care Act 2014, Mental Health 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 ensuring principles were applied.
- Conducted regular home visits for monitoring service users' mental state, progress and general wellbeing.
- Acted as Enquiry Officer in S.42 enquiries ensuring that all aspects of safeguarding process are carried out and concluded appropriately.
- Worked as social supervisor liaising with Ministry of Justice and providing quarterly progress report for conditionally discharged service users.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults.
- Formulated risk management strategies, mitigating potential safety threats to self or others.
- Ensured that service users and carers are involved in individualised and creative support planning, encouraged choice and control through use of personal budgets, including Direct Payments.
- Counselled individuals dealing with substance abuse problems, promoting sobriety as lifestyle choice.
- Contributed to team’s learning through sharing best practices in aspects of good social work assessments and intervention.
Student Forensic Social worker
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Croydon
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Managed fifteen complex cases involving mental health and substance misuse issues, resulting in improved living conditions for service users.
- Carried out six care act assessments, fifteen risk assessments and five self-directed support client assessment review.
- Worked as social supervisor including writing quarterly Ministry of Justice reports and attended relevant statutory meetings/obligations.
- Led team meetings in order to foster collaborative working environment amongst colleagues whilst sharing key updates about ongoing cases.
- Designed several individualised care plans that reflected each client's unique needs and preferences.
- Maintained up-to-date case records for accurate documentation of progress or concerns.
- Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
Social work student
Refugee Council
London, Lewisham
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Supported more than 6 families to build independence and to settle into Lewisham borough, with support encompassing housing, finances, health and wellbeing, education, and work.
- Carried out initial assessments and provided signposting information, utilising Integration Star to assess support needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for service users.
- Connected service users with community resources and assistance programs to bridge gaps in basic needs.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Barking, Barking and Dagenham
2018.05 - 2021.07
- Ensured all staff complies with legislation with regards to GDPR, Health, safety & wellbeing, including learning and development.
- Participated in several projects with other stakeholders to improve product knowledge understanding and contributed to better service improvements.
- Ensured that training materials reflect compliance and best practices.
- Supported Senior Leadership Team with development of bespoke training tools that addresses service needs.
Caseworker & Mckenzie Friend
National Centre for Domestic Violence
London
2017.10 - 2018.04
- Interviewed ten victims of domestic abuse over phone.
- Drafted several witness statement for DV victims.
- Drafted all legal paperwork for court protection orders.
- Provided moral support for five Litigants in Person.
- Took notes and helped with case papers.
- Gave advice on points of law and procedure.
Team member
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
2013.09 - 2018.04
Student advisor
University of Greenwich Legal Advice Centre
Greenwich, City of London
2016.10 - 2018.03
- Interviewed several clients in person and on phone.
- Shadowed Family and Employment Solicitors that advised during drop-in sessions.
- Drafted advice letters and attendance notes.
- Assisted a lot of clients with completing their Personal Independence Payment form (PIP).
Advisor
Citizens Advice Bureau, Barking & Dagenham
Barking, Barking and Dagenham
2017.05 - 2018.01
- Interviewed and advised twenty clients on family issues, welfare benefits, housing, employment, debt, consumer, discrimination, immigration, etc.
Volunteer Project Manager
Refuge for Children
Barking, Barking and Dagenham
2012.12 - 2017.12
Office/Project Manager
Tears to Smiles
Barking, Barking and Dagenham
2008.11 - 2012.11
Education
CPD Standards - ADHD Assessor Training Course (Adults & CAMHS/CHILD)
ADHDinSYNC
London 2026.04 - 2026.05
Consolidation of Professional Practice Module - Social Work
Royal Holloway, University of London
London 2025.10 - 2026.06
Master of Science - Social Work
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2021.09 - 2023.09
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Greenwich
London 2016.09 - 2018.06
Master of Science - International Relations and Politics
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2009.09 - 2010.11
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Calabar
Nigeria 2001.01 - 2004.06
Skills
- Mental health counselling
- Ethical judgement
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Client assessments
- Child protection protocols
- Adult welfare and protective services
- Record keeping accuracy & Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Legal frameworks understanding
Timeline
CPD Standards - ADHD Assessor Training Course (Adults & CAMHS/CHILD)
ADHDinSYNC
2026.04 - 2026.05
Consolidation of Professional Practice Module - Social Work
Royal Holloway, University of London
2025.10 - 2026.06
Forensic Mental Health Social Worker
Lewisham Council
2024.02 - Current
Student Forensic Social worker
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
2023.04 - 2023.09
Social work student
Refugee Council
2022.05 - 2022.09
Master of Science - Social Work
Kingston University
2021.09 - 2023.09
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
2018.05 - 2021.07
Caseworker & Mckenzie Friend
National Centre for Domestic Violence
2017.10 - 2018.04
Advisor
Citizens Advice Bureau, Barking & Dagenham
2017.05 - 2018.01
Student advisor
University of Greenwich Legal Advice Centre
2016.10 - 2018.03
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Greenwich
2016.09 - 2018.06
Team member
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
2013.09 - 2018.04
Volunteer Project Manager
Refuge for Children
2012.12 - 2017.12
Master of Science - International Relations and Politics
Kingston University
2009.09 - 2010.11
Office/Project Manager
Tears to Smiles
2008.11 - 2012.11
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Calabar
2001.01 - 2004.06