Oladele Adebakin
Plymouth ,UK
Summary
Experienced Support Worker with a proven track record in providing guidance, advocacy, and emotional support to children and young people.
Skilled in building positive connections, nurturing personal development, and promoting effective communication.
Worked with individuals of all ages dealing with mental health challenges such as autism, depression, ADHD, and ODD. Assessed patients for shifts in behaviour and identified potential areas of concern. Escalated cases needing additional attention to higher authorities for enhanced care. Provided support to clients coping with daily struggles and assisted caretakers in nursing homes catering to the elderly. Proficient in working collaboratively with diverse teams to develop tailored care plans, delivering aid across areas such as behaviour management, emotional well-being, education, and life skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Cruise Healthcare Limited
Birmingham, UK
05.2022 - Current
- Monitoring children and young individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Collaborating with youth facing high risks of self-harm and engaging in risky behaviors such as exploitation and absconding
- Building trusting relationships with children and young people by consistently demonstrating reliability, empathy, and respect
- Delivering both 1:1 and group assistance to children and young people, catering to their emotional, social, and behavioral requirements
- Supporting individuals with healthcare needs, by undertaking routine checks and administering medication.
- Assisting children and young individuals in cultivating personal skills through hobbies and interests, while also facilitating their integration into the community.
- Educating children and young individuals with life skills, such as shopping, reading and writing, paying for bills, etc.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, external agencies, schools, and other professionals involved in children and teenagers' care to ensure quality well-being.
- Documenting and maintaining accurate records of interactions, progress, and any significant incidents..
HCA Band 3
Central and North West London NHS Trust
London, UK
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Supporting children and young adults particularly those facing behavioural challenges and complex needs while offering both physical and emotional support to help them achieve independence and build brighter futures.
- Supporting and observing Mother and Child while ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation for ongoing assessment and intervention purposes.
- Assisting with domestic tasks including shopping, cooking, cleaning.
- Providing emotional support by talking to the children and young individuals in care about their needs and listening to their concerns.
- Counseling them with drugs or alcohol addiction.
- Helping them to participate in leisure activities.
- Making case notes and managing their case logbook
Receptionist
121 Security Services Limited
London
06.2014 - 02.2019
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
- Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
- Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
- Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records for smooth handovers.
- Managed office calendar, set new appointments and assisted with arrangements.
- Prioritised tasks to maintain reliable service throughout peak times.
Education
BSc (Hons) Business Administration - 09/2011 -
Goldsmith International Business School
London6 . 2014
MS Excel - 09/2010 -
Excel Training Centre
Ogun State Nigeria6 . 2011
HND Computer Engineering - 06/2008 -
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos9 . 2010
1 Year Industrial Training - 03/2007 -
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Ogun Nigeria3 . 2008
OND Computer Engineering - 06/2004 -
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos9 . 2006
Basic Computer Studies - 09/2000 -
Rising Stars Computer College.
Lagos06.2004
Skills
Energetic and ambitious person who has developed mature and responsible approach to any task undertaken or situation presented with
A qualified Support Worker with years of experience, Excellent in working with others to achieve common goals,
High level of proficiency in the following skills:
- Very Good Communication skill
- Safeguarding Awareness
- Confidentiality
- Professional Ethics
- Health and Safety Awareness
- Excel and Data Analysis Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Self-motivation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Statutory and Mandatory Care Certiticate
- Manual Handling
- Safeguarding for Children and Adults
- First Aid Certificate
- DBS Certificate
- Crisis Management
- PMVA Certificate
- MAPA Certificate
- OMLDA Mandatory training on Learning Disability and Autism
- Full UK Driving License (Access to own car)
Timeline
Support Worker
Cruise Healthcare Limited
05.2022 - Current
HCA Band 3
Central and North West London NHS Trust
02.2019 - 05.2022
Receptionist
121 Security Services Limited
06.2014 - 02.2019
BSc (Hons) Business Administration - 09/2011 -
Goldsmith International Business School
1 Year Industrial Training - 03/2007 -
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
MS Excel - 09/2010 -
Excel Training Centre
HND Computer Engineering - 06/2008 -
Lagos State Polytechnic
OND Computer Engineering - 06/2004 -
Lagos State Polytechnic
Basic Computer Studies - 09/2000 -
Rising Stars Computer College.