Oluwaseyi Bello
Canterbury,Kent
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate individual with specialty in children and young adult services with a proven track record of advocating for vulnerable individuals. Adept at fostering positive change through person-centred interventions, collaborative partnerships, and advocacy for social justice and equity. Committed to ongoing professional development and ethical practice. Passionate about empowering clients to overcome adversity and achieve their full potential. Seeking to leverage expertise and dedication in a dynamic team environment focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of service users.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Newly Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
Kent County Council
08.2024 - Current
- Provide relationship-based, trauma-informed support to children and young people in care, ensuring their voices shape all decisions and care planning.
- Undertake statutory visits, assessments, and direct work (including life-story work) to promote children’s safety, wellbeing, identity, and development.
- Develop, review, and implement comprehensive care plans focused on stability, permanence, and improved outcomes, in line with legal and policy requirements.
- Complete evidence-based assessments to identify needs, strengths, risk factors, and appropriate interventions.
- Participate in statutory reviews, Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, and permanence planning, presenting clear and accurate professional reports.
- Work collaboratively with foster carers, education, health, therapeutic services, Independent Reviewing Officers, and wider multi-agency partners to coordinate effective support.
- Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly, applying Kent County Council procedures and statutory safeguarding frameworks.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and ensure practice adheres to Social Work England professional standards.
- Engage fully with the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), including protected learning time, reflective supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Contribute to a supportive team culture and take part in learning activities that strengthen practice within the Children in Care team.
Student social worker
Kent County Council
Canterbury, Kent
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducting assessments of children and families to identify their needs, risks, and strengths. This could involve home visits, interviews, and reviewing case files.
- Providing support and intervention services to children and families in need.
- Managing a caseload of children and families, including maintaining accurate records, monitoring progress, and ensuring that appropriate services are provided.
- Working to safeguard children and promote their welfare. This involves identifying and responding to concerns about child abuse or neglect, and taking appropriate action to protect children from harm.
- Collaborating with other professionals and agencies, such as schools, healthcare providers, and law enforcement, to coordinate services and support for children and families.
- Advocating for the rights and best interests of children and families, and ensuring that their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
- Engaging in ongoing training and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in areas such as child development, child protection laws, and therapeutic interventions.
Student social worker
Primary School
Dover, Kent
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Creating a plan to help students function in a school environment
- Participating in the SEN (Special Education Needs) process as necessary
- Working closely with school staff, health professionals and other community agencies
- Facilitating communication between students, parents, Teachers and Administrators
- Assessing areas where students need additional help and support
- Supporting students’ safety and taking appropriate action to protect them when necessary
Crisis Recovery Worker
Mental Health Matters
Canterbury, Kent
06.2023 - Current
- Advise and be actively involved in individual risk assessment and review.
- Assessing situation to determine risk and needs of person accessing support.
- Making decisions under pressure whilst communicating with person accessing support.
- Accurately record new contacts and details of visits and calls on relevant electronic systems.
- Working in line with performance targets and key contractual requirements, providing data and case studies as requested.
- Where identified, appropriate action plan/safety plan will be put in place to meet individual's needs.
- Working with range of partners and external agencies to meet individual's needs and support with individual safety and delivery of service.
Care Assistant
Nurseplus
Canterbury, Kent
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Key account manager
IHS Towers Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Led client negotiations and supply contracts to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
- Managed over fourteen accounts with high-quality client care through tactical planning and campaign delivery.
- Employed exceptional rapport-building skills to nurture key relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Redeemer's University
Ede/Nigeria 10.2010 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury/Kent 09.2022 -
Skills
- Empathy
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Ability to organize, plan and multi-process
- Ability to keep cool head and be patient
Timeline
Newly Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
Kent County Council
08.2024 - Current
Student social worker
Kent County Council
02.2024 - 06.2025
Crisis Recovery Worker
Mental Health Matters
06.2023 - Current
Student social worker
Primary School
02.2023 - 06.2023
Care Assistant
Nurseplus
11.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Social Work
Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2022 -
Key account manager
IHS Towers Nigeria
11.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Redeemer's University
10.2010 - 07.2014