Opeyemi Ajayi
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Health and social care professional with experience in mental health, criminal justice, NHS, and residential care settings. Skilled in case support, risk awareness, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Strong record of accurate documentation, safe care delivery, and reliable service coordination.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Criminal Justice & Mental Health Lead
Servol Community Services
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals with combined mental health and criminal justice needs.
- Coordinated cases with probation, mental health teams, and support services.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to manage risk and prevent escalation.
- Maintained detailed and confidential case records.
- Contributed to care planning, risk reviews, and service improvement discussions.
Healthcare assistant (Bank)
NHS Trust ( BSMHFT)
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in mental health inpatient and community settings.
- Monitored physical and mental health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted with ward routines and safety procedures.
- Followed infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality policies.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Organised social activities to reduce isolation among residents.
- Supported hygiene and mobility needs of bed-bound patients.
- Recorded observations to support care planning.
Project coordinator
Servol Community Service
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated daily project tasks to meet timelines and service goals.
- Tracked progress and reported updates during team meetings.
- Responded to client and stakeholder enquiries promptly.
- Assisted with planning and scheduling project activities.
- Managed resources within budget guidance.
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
Mental health recovery worker
Servol Community Service
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported service users with recovery-focused activities and routines.
- Encouraged engagement with community and wellbeing services.
- Provided emotional and practical day-to-day support.
- Recorded progress and shared updates with senior staff.
- Followed care plans and safeguarding procedures.
Healthcare Team Leader
Fernleaf Care Home
Ilford, Barking and Dagenham
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Led shifts and allocated duties to care staff.
- Delivered personal care to residents with mobility and health needs.
- Supported nurses with monitoring and care delivery.
- Maintained care records and incident reports.
- Assisted with staff induction and basic training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care Management
Arden University
BirminghamBachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ife, Osun StateNVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Waltham Forest College
London, EnglandNVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
QCC College
LondonSkills
- Sensitive communication
- Policy analysis
- People Management
- Case management & recovery support
- Mental health & criminal justice services
- Risk assessment & safeguarding
- De-escalation & behaviour support
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Documentation & care records
- Staff coordination & supervision
- Project and service coordination
- Strategic thinking
- Budgeting experience
- Stakeholder engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Criminal Justice & Mental Health Lead
Servol Community Services
10.2025 - Current
Project coordinator
Servol Community Service
11.2024 - 12.2025
Healthcare assistant (Bank)
NHS Trust ( BSMHFT)
08.2022 - Current
Mental health recovery worker
Servol Community Service
04.2022 - 04.2022
Healthcare Team Leader
Fernleaf Care Home
08.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care Management
Arden University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Obafemi Awolowo University
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Waltham Forest College
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
QCC College