PAULE CYNTHIA BENGONO
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Compassionate Student Social Worker experienced in safeguarding and crisis intervention. Improved client outcomes through tailored care plans and community workshops, fostering strong relationships and driving positive change. Focused on advocating for clients and contributing to community well-being through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Support Worker
Comfort Care Services
Slough, Slough
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Promoted independence by supervising service users, administering medication, and creating safe environments.
- Supported clients with mobility challenges by providing guidance and physical assistance around their homes. enabling easier movement around the home.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
Student Social Worker – 0–Infant Team
Blackpool Council
Blackpool, Lancashire
2026.01 - 2026.07
- Completed Early Help Assessments with parents, midwives, health visitors, and partner agencies.
- Conducted home visits assessing routines, parent–infant interaction, and environmental safety.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics and identify specific needs.
- Provided guidance on safe sleeping, feeding, and infant care.
- Developed individualised interventions based on assessments, enhancing overall client well-being.
- Provided emotional support to people with lived experience, fostering healthier relationships.
- Demonstrated empathy, cultural sensitivity, and anti-oppressive practice with families experiencing trauma or vulnerability.
- Conducted regular follow-ups on cases, ensuring ongoing support was provided.
- Produced evidence-based case notes and reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Contributed to multi-agency meetings, identifying risks, protective factors, and child-centred actions.
- Liaised with external agencies for effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Collaborated with medical professionals for comprehensive client care plans.
- Applied Working Together to Safeguard Children and local procedures.
- Worked within legal guidelines during all interactions with people with lived experience and families.
- Advocated for people with lived experience rights in various settings, strengthening their voice in decision-making processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of social work practices through ongoing professional development courses.
Student Social Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
Integrate Preston and Chorley
Preston, Lancashire
2024.10 - 2025.01
- Implemented person-centred interventions that fostered autonomy and increased community participation.
- Facilitated skill-building for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, enhancing independence in daily living.
- Created tailored interventions from assessment results, significantly enhancing clients' quality of life.
- Adapted communication strategies to individual needs, ensuring dignity and safety.
- Advocated for client rights in various settings, strengthening their voice in decision making processes.
- Worked collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support wellbeing and care plans.
- Liaised with external agencies for effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Conducted home visits for assessing family dynamics and needs.
- Maintained accurate records, monitored risk, and ensured safe working practices.
- Worked within legal guidelines during all interactions with clients and families.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of social work practices through ongoing professional development courses.
- Improved safety standards with proper documentation of case files.
- Cultivated personal resilience through targeted training sessions., professional boundaries, and reflective practice.
Health Care Assistant
One Call24
London
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Delivered high-quality care and administered medication, ensuring residents' well-being while supervising daily routines.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensuring uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
Learner Support Assistant
Orchard Hill College
London
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Facilitated routines and community-based activities to enhance independence of autistic learners.
- Entered data accurately into company systems; maintained up-to-date records.
- Purchased office supplies as needed, preventing shortages that could disrupt workflow.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organising files and documentation.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, Cumbria 2023.09 - 2026.07
A-Levels - Health and Social Care (Level 3)
Uxbridge College
London 2015.09 - 2019.07
GCSEs - English
West London college
London 2020.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Safeguarding (children & adults)
- Early intervention assessments
- Pre-birth & infant safeguarding
- Risk assessment & analysis
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Multi-agency working
- Strengths-based intervention
- Evidence-based recording
- Home visit conducting
- Child protection awareness
- Supportive legislation knowledge
- Care Act 2014 knowledge
- Trauma-informed care
- Trauma-informed practice
- Family systems knowledge
- Family communication
- Cultural competence
- Cultural sensitivity
- Social work theory
- Adaptable to changing situations
- Case management experience
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Professional curiosity
- Reflective practice
- Accurate record keeping
- Data analysis
- Community resources
- Resilience in stressful environments
- Stress management
- Interpersonal sensitivity
- Boundary maintenance
- Relationship-based practice
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Cultural competence
- Multi-agency working
- Care Act 2014 knowledge
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)
REFERENCES
Available on request.
GCSEs & Other Qualifications
- GCSE English — Grade C
- GCSE Media — Grade C
- BTEC Level 2 Health & Social Care — Grade M
- NVQ Level 1 English
- NVQ Level 1 Maths
Affiliations
- I love playing my guitars
- I love singing
- I love cooking and going to different restaurants
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Social Worker – 0–Infant Team
Blackpool Council
2026.01 - 2026.07
Student Social Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities & Mental Health
Integrate Preston and Chorley
2024.10 - 2025.01
BA (Hons) - Social Work
University of Cumbria
2023.09 - 2026.07
Health Care Assistant
One Call24
2023.01 - 2024.01
Support Worker
Comfort Care Services
2022.01 - 2022.09
Learner Support Assistant
Orchard Hill College
2021.01 - 2022.01
GCSEs - English
West London college
2020.09 - 2021.07
A-Levels - Health and Social Care (Level 3)
Uxbridge College
2015.09 - 2019.07