Nneka Onu
Glasgow,United Kingdom
Summary
- Health Support Worker with 10 years of experience in delivering compassionate care and support to vulnerable populations. Proven ability to develop personalised care plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance client independence. Dedicated to maintaining dignity and respect in all aspects of care and support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project team leader
Catholic Women Organisation
Apo/Abuja, Nigeria
2023.08 - 2025.08
- Led community patient advocacy programmes,
- collaborating with local healthcare facilities to provide essential support services.
- Organised campaigns addressing domestic abuse and identified patient needs through empathetic communication.
- Managed a multidisciplinary team to deliver end-of-life care and emotional support while securing financial assistance for patients.
Project Team Leader
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Abuja, Nigeria
2022.01 - 2025.07
- Conducted needs assessments during hospital visits and coordinated appropriate support resources.
- Counselled accident survivors adjusting to life-changing conditions, ensuring emotional well-being.
- Managed documentation of service users and resources for monthly food distribution efforts.
- Coordinated food aid programmes, guaranteeing fair distribution to those in need.
Career gap
Family Action
Abuja, Nigeria
2016.06 - 2022.12
- Executed full-time caregiving for four children and an elderly parent, demonstrating resilience and organisation.
- Delivered psychosocial and emotional support to maintain family dignity and well-being.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, upholding privacy and safeguarding principles.
- Facilitated healthcare engagement by accompanying to medical appointments and ensuring medication compliance.
- Prepared nutritionally balanced meals according to professional dietary guidelines.
- Enhanced household sustainability through developed sewing skills, fostering community engagement.
- Coordinated annual charitable initiative, donating handmade clothing to orphanages and elderly individuals.
- Transitioned into structured voluntary social support work following recovery of care recipient.
Higher education computer science teacher
Edidot Secondary School.
Abuja, Nigeria
2012.04 - 2016.06
- Delivered Computer Studies education while providing pastoral care and emotional support.
- Collaborated with school leadership to establish Red Cross Society, promoting compassion and community service.
- Contributed to a safe, inclusive environment through termly awareness seminars on bullying prevention.
- Provided one-to-one counselling for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds exhibiting behavioural challenges.
- Identified and escalated concerns related to bullying, marginalisation, and safeguarding issues.
- Organised Parent–Teacher Association seminars on recognising abuse signs and appropriate reporting pathways.
- Demonstrated effective communication and advocacy skills while engaging with children and families.
National Youth Service Corps(NYSC)
Nigeria Government
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
2008.03 - 2011.12
- Delivered computer education to secondary school students in community setting.
- Retained by school post-NYSC placement due to strong performance and student engagement.
- Built supportive relationships with adolescents through non-judgmental listening.
- Provided informal counselling on behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, promoting wellbeing.
- Designed and facilitated termly seminars on safeguarding issues such as substance misuse and bullying.
- Contributed to safer, inclusive school environment, receiving positive feedback from parents and leadership.
- Demonstrated effective communication and ethical awareness while engaging with young people.
- Concluded role in December 2011 due to family relocation to Abuja.
Volunteer
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Glasgow, United Kingdom
2026.02 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu/Nigeria 2001.12 - 2006.12
Skills
- Active Listening and Effective Communication
- Problem solving
- Time Management/Organisation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
- Florence Academy; Pathway to care program | December 2025
- IHASCO; Safeguarding Adult Level 2
Timeline
Volunteer
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
2026.02 - Current
Project team leader
Catholic Women Organisation
2023.08 - 2025.08
Project Team Leader
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
2022.01 - 2025.07
Career gap
Family Action
2016.06 - 2022.12
Higher education computer science teacher
Edidot Secondary School.
2012.04 - 2016.06
National Youth Service Corps(NYSC)
Nigeria Government
2008.03 - 2011.12
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
2001.12 - 2006.12