OLUCHI UNUGOR
MIDDLESBROUGH,CLEVELAND
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with 1 year of experience in providing person-centred care to individuals with diverse needs. Combines 3 years of teaching experience, strong communication skills, and a patient, empathetic approach to empower clients and promote independence. Adept at building trust, managing challenging situations, and working within safeguarding frameworks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support worker
Liberty Guide Care
Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided daily care for clients with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or elderly care, ensuring dignity and independence.
- Assisted with personal care, medication administration, and meal preparation following care plans.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, reducing anxiety and improving wellbeing.
- Used conflict resolution techniques from teaching to manage challenging behaviours.
- Collaborated with social workers, nurses, and families to deliver consistent care.
Teacher in a primary school
Higer Wisdom Academy
Benin , Edo State Nigeria
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons, adapting to diverse learning needs (SEN experience a plus).
- Managed classroom behaviour, resolving conflicts calmly and effectively.
- Built strong parent-teacher relationships, communicating progress and concerns sensitively.
- Organised extracurricular activities to support social and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Benin
Benin City 09.2010 - 05.2014
Level 4 - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 02.2025 - 03.2025
Master of Science - MSc International Management (Human Resource Management) (Applied)
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 09.2023 -
Skills
- Daily Living Assistance
- Person-Centered Care
- Emotional Support
- Behaviour Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Team Collarboration
Certification
- Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health (February 2025 - March 2025)
- Completed training in Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Participation in First Aid courses
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 4 - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Teesside University
02.2025 - 03.2025
Support worker
Liberty Guide Care
01.2024 - 02.2025
Master of Science - MSc International Management (Human Resource Management) (Applied)
Teesside University
09.2023 -
Teacher in a primary school
Higer Wisdom Academy
10.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Benin
09.2010 - 05.2014
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