Onyeka Offor
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Motivated Fire Engineering graduate with a strong foundation in life safety, fire risk assessment, and compliance with international fire codes including NFPA and BS standards. Experienced in reviewing drawings, preparing technical reports, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about delivering safe, compliant, and resilient fire engineering solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
The Sefton Homecare LTd T/A SureCare Southport
01.2023 - Current
- Strategic Leadership – Setting goals, ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., CQC in the UK), and driving business growth.
- Operational Management – Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care delivery, and managing resources effectively.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensuring the company meets all legal and regulatory requirements, including CQC inspections and policies.
- Client Relations – Ensuring high-quality service for clients, handling complaints, and maintaining good relationships with families and stakeholders.
- Business Development – Seeking new opportunities, contracts, and partnerships to expand the company.
Support Worker
Thornbury Nursing Services
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and any changes in condition, contributing to continuous care improvement.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
Mental Health Support Worker
Lancashire Care HNS Foundation Trust
03.2016 - 01.2022
- To ensure a healthy and progressive lifestyle for people with a mental illness.
- To support clients to increase their capacity with regards to independence and independent decision making.
- To report and record accidents or incidents that may occur.
Mental Health Support Worker
Medacs Healthcare
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Providing a therapeutic environment underpinned by recovery model approaches.
- To report on any observed changes in mood or behaviour, health care needs or mental health care needs.
Residential Support Worker
Roc Northwest LTD
02.2013 - 10.2015
- To participate in reviews of service user care plans, as required.
- To return all relevant paperwork to the office where deemed necessary by the company.
Support Worker
Care Staff Solutions
08.2014 - 12.2014
- To provide clients, where appropriate, with assistance and guidance with areas of personal care.
- To accompany and support clients while shopping or engaging in other community activities.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Fire Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
United Kingdom01.2017
Higher School Communication Policy and Relations - English Relation
Higher School Communication Policy and Relations International
Warsaw, Poland01.2008
Science Lab Technology -
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Owerri, Nigeria01.2006
Senior Secondary Certificate - Credit in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, Agricultural Science, Physics and Chemistry
Ugboju Community Secondary School
Nigeria01.2001
Skills
- Written Communication
- Great Interpretation Skills
- Organisation and Planning
- Verbal Communication
- Creativity and Teamwork
- Commercial Awareness
- Analysing and Investigating
- Drive
- Initiative/Self-Motivation
- Computing Skills
- Decision Making
- Numeracy
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Business development
- Communication strategies
- Team building
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Staff training
- Performance evaluation
- Project management
- Team building and training
- Leadership excellence
Custom Section
Committed and energetic Graduate Fire Engineer. With the relevant knowledge around the nature of fire and combustible products and safety conscious. Focusing to start a career as a fire engineer. compliance experience in BS 9999, Approved Document B and fire risk assessments
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports: Enjoy a variety of sports, especially football. I also like to keep fit and like running.
- Creative hobbies: I like cooking, photography and artistic pursuits.
- Current Affairs: I have an interest in current affairs and enjoy reading a variety of newspapers and magazines.
Languages
English
First Language
Interests
Volunteer community for people in need
Hillwalking and orienteering (developing risk assessment and navigation skills)
Gym/fitness training, running, cycling
Playing team football
Timeline
Managing Director
The Sefton Homecare LTd T/A SureCare Southport
01.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Thornbury Nursing Services
03.2020 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Lancashire Care HNS Foundation Trust
03.2016 - 01.2022
Mental Health Support Worker
Medacs Healthcare
02.2015 - 02.2016
Support Worker
Care Staff Solutions
08.2014 - 12.2014
Residential Support Worker
Roc Northwest LTD
02.2013 - 10.2015
BEng (Hons) - Fire Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
Higher School Communication Policy and Relations - English Relation
Higher School Communication Policy and Relations International
Science Lab Technology -
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Senior Secondary Certificate - Credit in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Economics, Agricultural Science, Physics and Chemistry
Ugboju Community Secondary School