Sandra Asagwara
Sutton,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated social work student with statutory placement experience in adults social care. I am able to undertake Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and mental capacity assessments, alongside developing and reviewing care and support plans in line with appropriate legislative frameworks. Through my placement I have demonstrated the ability to coordinate and facilitate appropriate placements for adults ensuring that the outcome is person- centered. I am skilled in working collaboratively with adults, and their families, and also multidisciplinary teams to support informed decision-making and promote independence. I also have additional hands-on experience from domiciliary care and care home settings, with an understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and delivery of quality care. I am eager to begin my role as a Newly Qualified Social Worker committed to uphold the professional standards of Social Work England, while developing and delivering ethical practice and prioritising the voice and wellbeing of Adults ensuring their rights, dignity and autonomy are protected through a strength-based and person centred practice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Carer/Support Worker
Eveready Carers Limited
Sutton, London Borough
2023.01 - 2026.05
- Provide health assistance to home residents and clients in their homes.
- Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding while ensuring safe medication administration and accurate documentation.
- Promote positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Maintain personal safety and security of clients in their home
- Accurately document intake of food and fluids while supporting clients with dietary decisions.
- Maintain dignity, privacy, independence, and identity of patients.
- Report accidents/incidents to appropriate authority and complete appropriate documentation.
- Support clients with mobility issues by ensuring physical comfort and using appropriate equipment and manual handling techniques.
- Attend regular training and supervision workshops.
Student social worker - Adult Social Services
London Borough of Sutton(Placement and Internship)
Sutton
2026.01 - 2026.06
- Completed Care Act 2014 assessments, annual reviews, and placement reviews for adults with care and support needs.
- Supported service users with placements into residential care homes and liaised with providers to ensure needs were appropriately met.
- Developed care and support plans with indicative budgets and presented them at Consistent Practice Meetings (CPM) for approval.
- Completed Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) relating to finances and care and support decisions in line with Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Shadowed safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 alongside qualified social workers.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals including nurses, GPs, occupational therapists, care providers, advocacy services, and families.
- Undertook duty responsibilities by responding to referrals, urgent concerns, and requests for support.
- Conducted home visits, welfare checks, and professional meetings with service users and carers.
- Maintained accurate case recordings, reports, referrals, and administrative documentation within statutory timescales.
- Applied strengths-based, person-centred, and anti-discriminatory approaches in practice in line with relevant legislation and professional standards.
Childcare Assistant - Volunteer (Part-time)
Maroon Solis CIC
Morden, Merton
2023.07 - Current
- Support supervisor in charge to maintain safe and positive environment for children during scheduled activities.
- Monitor and supervise children constantly during activities.
- Alert appropriate authority during emergencies.
- Preparing and serving refreshments to children according to their dietary requirements
- Attending workshops and training to stay current on procedures in order to offer relevant and required services.
- Offer tailored assistance to children with special needs while promoting an inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor interactions within group settings, to encourage and facilitate positive interaction amongst children.
Student Social Worker - Adults Social Services
London Borough of Sutton(Placement and Internship)
Sutton, London Borough
2025.05 - 2025.08
- Working within a statutory adult teams in Sutton Adult Social Services including the Adult First Contact Team, Safeguarding Team, Wallington Locality Team.
- Supporting qualified social workers in undertaking Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews, and support planning for adults with varying needs in the Wallington Locality Team
- Participating in safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, including gathering information, liaising with professionals, collaborating with agencies and contributing to safeguarding plans to protect vulnerable adults.
- Undertaking telephone and face-to-face visits with service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Assisting with triaging referrals and Completing Immediate Needs Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 Legislation for clients within the Adult First Contact Team.
- Liaising and working collaboratively with other professionals such as health professionals (GPs, Nurses, Ambulance services etc.) and voluntary organisations to coordinate support for clients accordingly.
Care Assistant- Nights
The Beeches Leatherhead
Leatherhead, Surrey
2024.09 - 2025.12
- Delivered high-standard personal care to elderly residents, including those with dementia, Parkinson’s, and other age-related conditions.
- Assisted with personal care; toileting, bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and incontinence care during the night and in the morning.
- Performed regular night-time checks on residents to monitor comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
- Used appropriate equipment such as hoists, stand aids, and slide sheets for safe manual handling and repositioning of residents.
- Supported residents with mobility and transfers, including bed-to-chair moves and pressure relief repositioning to prevent bedsores.
- Provided catheter care and assisted with continence management as required.
- Responded promptly to call bells and emergency situations with calm, efficient care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, fluid intake/output, and report any health concerns to senior staff or nurses.
- Maintained accurate and confidential care documentation and plan throughout the shift.
- Ensured a quiet, safe, and respectful night-time environment in line with safeguarding and health & safety standards.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bedding, cleaning equipments, and restocking supplies.
- Participated in handovers to ensure seamless communication between night and day staff.
Secretary
Chinancy Helping Hands Foundation
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
2020.05 - 2022.12
- Prepared professional high-quality presentations for meetings using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Monitored progress of the organisation's set goals and provided advice on assessment processes, events processes and development of committees.
- Enhanced business structures to deliver strategic aims and long term goals of the organisation
- Assisted to develop appropriate plans to fulfill the organisation's mission and objectives.
- Provided administrative support for projects
Direct Sales Executive
United Bank For Africa plc - UBA
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Established and maintained a positive and profitable client relationships through superb communication by consistently and accurately updating them with the company's current products
- Analysed trends amongst top marketing sales departments and teams in the banking industry to enhance sales strategy and enhancing a competitive advantage.
- Delivered professional sales presentations to prospective clients through creatively communicating the quality of the company's product packages as well as market comparisons.
- Achieved sales by exceeding required monthly targets.
Office Assistant - Part Time
Data Tech (WA) LTD
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Maintained office filling system and organised common areas.
- Oversaw daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Registered visitors and managed office correspondence.
- Provided administrative support to different teams in the company.
Customer Care Representative - Part Time
Willoughby NIG. LTD
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Attended to and resolved customer complaints enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Advised and provided more information on company products and benefits to prospective customers and clients.
- Collaborated with other teams in order to deliver quality service to clients.
- Facilitated easy communication between management and customer.
Teaching Assistant
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
2017.11 - 2018.11
- Supported teaching staff with lesson plan development and class preparation.
- Supervised students and provided one-on-one tutoring.
- Maintained student records and assisted with administrative tasks
Education
MSW - Social Work
Kingston University
London, ENG 2024.09 - 2026.07
MA - International Relations
Middlesex University
London, ENG 2023.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Imo State University
Owerri, Nigeria 2012.01 - 2016.08
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) GCSE - Maths and English Equivalent
Ezigbuogu Secondary School Imo State
Nigeria 2007.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- Adult Safeguarding
- Person-centred Practice
- Strength Based Practice
- Care Act Assessment
- Care and Support Planning
- Safeguarding Enquiry
- Multi Agency Working
- Presentation Skills
- Application of key legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005) to practice
- Record Keeping and Case Management
- Crisis Intervention and Management
- Organisation Skills
- Risk assessment and Safety Planning
- Direct Work with Adults
- Culturally Sensitive Practice
- Emotional and Psychological Support
- Managing Challenging Behaviour
- Medication Administration
- Mobility Support
- IT skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, Mosaic Case Management System
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Igbo
Native
References
References available upon request.
Training
- Training on Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control in the Safeguarding Adults Context 25/26
- Training on Suicide and Self harm (adults) 25/26
- Training on Safeguarding Adults at Risk Awareness
- Training on Carers Assessment Training 25/26
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Strengths Based Practice Training 25/26
- Mental Capacity Act Awareness Training 25/26
- Continuing Healthcare Checklist Workshop Training 25/26
- Care Act Training Training 25/26 - Adult Social Care
- Mental Capacity Act Workshop - Case Law and Law Reform Update
- Self-Neglect & Hoarding Training 25/26
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Student social worker - Adult Social Services
London Borough of Sutton(Placement and Internship)
2026.01 - 2026.06
Student Social Worker - Adults Social Services
London Borough of Sutton(Placement and Internship)
2025.05 - 2025.08
MSW - Social Work
Kingston University
2024.09 - 2026.07
Care Assistant- Nights
The Beeches Leatherhead
2024.09 - 2025.12
Childcare Assistant - Volunteer (Part-time)
Maroon Solis CIC
2023.07 - Current
MA - International Relations
Middlesex University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Carer/Support Worker
Eveready Carers Limited
2023.01 - 2026.05
Direct Sales Executive
United Bank For Africa plc - UBA
2022.02 - 2022.08
Secretary
Chinancy Helping Hands Foundation
2020.05 - 2022.12
Office Assistant - Part Time
Data Tech (WA) LTD
2020.01 - 2021.01
Customer Care Representative - Part Time
Willoughby NIG. LTD
2019.08 - 2019.12
Teaching Assistant
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
2017.11 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Imo State University
2012.01 - 2016.08
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) GCSE - Maths and English Equivalent
Ezigbuogu Secondary School Imo State
2007.09 - 2012.06