MUZAKI WANDEREMA
Kettering,Northamptonshire
Summary
Newly qualified Social Worker with successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within Children in Care at Northampton Children’s Trust (2025). Passionate about safeguarding, permanency planning, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Experienced in statutory social work, youth justice, residential care, and SEND support. Known for strong assessment skills, empathetic practice, effective multi-agency working, and maintaining high professional standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
NQSW Social worker
Northampton Children’s Trust
Northampton, Northamptonshire
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Successfully completed ASYE year within a Children in Care team, managing a protected caseload in line with ASYE requirements.
- Led team meetings in order to foster a collaborative working environment amongst colleagues whilst sharing key updates about ongoing cases.
- Undertook statutory responsibilities for looked after children, ensuring care plans met legislative and procedural standards.
- Completed comprehensive assessments, identifying risks, needs, and strengths of children and young people.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed care and permanency plans, including long-term fostering and reunification planning.
- Prepared high-quality reports for Looked After Reviews, permanency meetings, and court proceedings.
- Worked closely with foster carers, families, Independent Reviewing Officers, education providers, and health professionals.
- Promoted children’s emotional wellbeing, education, and stability, ensuring access to appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained accurate and timely case records in line with statutory guidance and organisational policies.
- Applied reflective practice and supervision to continuously develop professional competence.
Learning Support Staff (SEND)
London Southeast Colleges
Bexley
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in various educational settings.
- Assisting students with understanding instructions, completing tasks, and accessing the curriculum according to their individualised education plans (IEPs) or learning support plans.
- Supporting students with academic tasks across different subjects, including literacy, numeracy, and other areas, as required.
- Implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in students' IEPs, such as providing adapted materials, extra time, or alternative assessment formats.
- Promoting the independence and confidence of students with SEND by encouraging their active participation in learning activities and fostering their self-help skills.
- Facilitating communication and social interaction among students with SEND and their peers, promoting inclusivity and positive relationships within the classroom or learning environment.
- Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other educational professionals to develop and implement strategies to support students' learning and development.
Residential Youth support worker
Marvellous Care
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Providing direct care and support to youth residing in the facility.
- Implementing individualised care plans and interventions tailored to each youth's needs.
- Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for youth to thrive.
- Facilitating daily activities and routines within the residential setting.
- Offering emotional support and guidance to youth facing challenges or crises.
- Monitoring and documenting youth's progress and behavior.
- Implementing behavior management techniques and conflict resolution strategies when necessary.
- Promoting positive social interactions and life skills development among youth.
- Advocating for the rights and well-being of youth within the residential setting and in external systems such as schools or legal processes.
Youth choir lead/ mentor Voluntary
Christian Missionary Fellowship International
London Base
10.2017 - 12.2023
- Vocal training
- Confidence boosting in domains the young person is insecure
- Listening to the difficulties of the young people
- Raising safeguarding concerns
- Giving advice about the issues raised with me
- One to one meeting to check up on young person’s wellbeing
- Maintaining confidentiality
Youth Justice Social worker (Placement)
Bexley Council
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducting assessments of young people's needs, risks, and circumstances.
- Developing and implementing individualised care plans tailored to each young person's needs.
- Providing support and guidance to young people involved in the criminal justice system.
- Liaising with other professionals, such as probation officers, psychologists, and educators, to coordinate services and support for young people.
- Advocating for the rights and best interests of young people within the legal system.
- Offering counselling and therapeutic interventions to address behavioural issues and support rehabilitation.
- Facilitating access to educational and vocational opportunities for young people.
- Monitoring progress and compliance with court orders or probation requirements.
- Engaging with families and caregivers to strengthen support networks and promote positive outcomes for young people.
- Collaborating with community organisations and resources to provide holistic support to young people and prevent further involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Reason for Leaving: Placement ended.
Waitress
Kaspas Desserts
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Produce and serve all desserts
- Operate the till and cash handling procedures
- Welcome customers delivering excellent customer service
- Cleaning duties such as sanitising, washing dishes, sweeping floors and stocking etc.
- Making, decorating and serving desserts and drinks.
Activity Leader
British Study Centres- Young learners
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned delivered and supervised engaging, fun and appropriate activities for groups of international students
- Ensured all students were properly supervised at all times
- Helped to maintain student behaviour, safety, and welfare, and ensured that the students did not breach the rules of the school
- Completed necessary paperwork required by the role, such as registers, activity plans, and accident forms
- Engaged with students outside of classes and in assigned activity sessions in a friendly and professional manner
Banqueting staff
Learn Train recruit (agency)
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Received training in Banqueting
- Serving 3 course meal
- Serving beverages
- Cleaning and polishing cutlery
- Clearing tables
- General cleaning
Track and Trace
Sitel
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Calling Covid positive persons.
- Taking down information accurately
- Ensuring wellbeing of caller
- Attending team meetings
- Keeping up to date with training
Customer Service Representative
Domino’s Pizza
Greater London, England
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders or obtain details of complaints.
- Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging orders, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
- Prepare food orders.
- Working with team to ensure great service
- Following direct orders from Manager
- Reason for leaving: I left this position due to a conflict with university and work time tables.
Education
GCSE/A levels - Religious Studies (As), Health and Social Care
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Greater London, England 09.2013 - 06.2017
Undergraduate Degree - Education Studies
University of Greenwich
Greater London, England 09.2017 - 06.2021
Postgraduate - Social work
University of Kent
Medway Campus 10.2021 - 09.2023
Skills
- Statutory Assessments & Care Planning
- Children in Care & Looked After Reviews
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Court Work & Report Writing
- Multi-Agency Working
- Relationship-Based Practice
- Case Recording & Documentation
- Advocacy for Children & Young People
- Time & Caseload Management
- Professional Judgment & Decision-Making
References
References available on request.
Interests
A good singer who has participated in choir concerts and Open mic nights. Enjoys writing songs.
Personal Information
Newly qualified Social Worker with successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within Children in Care at Northampton Children’s Trust (2025). Passionate about safeguarding, permanency planning, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Experienced in statutory social work, youth justice, residential care, and SEND support. Known for strong assessment skills, empathetic practice, effective multi-agency working, and maintaining good professional standards.
Timeline
NQSW Social worker
Northampton Children’s Trust
01.2025 - 02.2026
Learning Support Staff (SEND)
London Southeast Colleges
11.2023 - 12.2024
Residential Youth support worker
Marvellous Care
06.2023 - 12.2024
Youth Justice Social worker (Placement)
Bexley Council
09.2022 - 03.2023
Activity Leader
British Study Centres- Young learners
07.2022 - 08.2022
Waitress
Kaspas Desserts
06.2022 - 01.2023
Postgraduate - Social work
University of Kent
10.2021 - 09.2023
Track and Trace
Sitel
07.2021 - 08.2021
Banqueting staff
Learn Train recruit (agency)
01.2018 - 06.2022
Youth choir lead/ mentor Voluntary
Christian Missionary Fellowship International
10.2017 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Degree - Education Studies
University of Greenwich
09.2017 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative
Domino’s Pizza
11.2016 - 05.2019
GCSE/A levels - Religious Studies (As), Health and Social Care
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
09.2013 - 06.2017