Victoria Njoku
London
Summary
Qualified Social Worker with 15 years of health and social care experience, currently completing a placement with a Local Authority Care Leavers’ Team. Expertise in person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice, supported by a BA (Hons) in Social Work and an LLB in Law. Experienced in assisting adults and young people with complex needs, including mental health issues and transitions from care. Seeking to commence ASYE year in a Local Authority setting to enhance social work practice across life stages.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
L&Q Living
London
01.2013 - Current
- Conducted holistic needs assessments and developed risk management plans to ensure tailored support and safety for clients
- Collaborated with GPs, social workers, CPNs, and housing teams to coordinate comprehensive care and improve client outcomes
- Supported adults with enduring mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and dementia to enhance their daily living skills and overall well-being
- Supported residents in maintaining tenancies and accessing education, community services, and employment
Student Social Worker
Southend Local Authority Care Leavers’ Team
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported young people (16–25) in addressing issues of housing, education, health, and identity for improved well-being
- Participated in statutory reviews, strategy meetings, and safeguarding discussions to advocate for client needs
- Developed pathway plans to facilitate successful transitions from care to independence
- Utilised attachment theory to enhance support for clients in care settings
Support Worker
Pulse
London
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted clients in developing life skills, enhancing personal safety and overall wellbeing
- Delivered daily emotional support to residents in sheltered accommodation, fostering a sense of security
- Facilitated connections with community services, promoting social engagement and reducing isolation
Support / Project Worker
Various Providers
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Delivered key work sessions and contributed to care planning while addressing safeguarding concerns
- Supported homeless adults and young people with complex, high-risk needs, facilitating access to essential services
- Conducted health and safety checks and coordinated with support agencies to ensure comprehensive care
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelford, CHE09-2025
LLB (Hons) - Law
London Metropolitan University
Aldgate, LND 01-2015
BTEC Level 3 & 2 - Health and Social Care
Lewsham College
LewishSkills
- Mental health support
- Risk assessment
- Statutory assessment
- Care planning
- Adult support
- Learning disability support
- Care leaver support
- Looked-after support
- Trauma-informed care
- Multi-agency working
- Collaborative practice
- Strengths practice
- Case management systems
- Recording
- Report writing
- Professional boundaries
Custom Section
- Court reports, child protection conferences, and case reviews
- Mental health social work and AMHP training pathways
- Working with complexity in dual diagnosis and substance misuse
- Statutory adult safeguarding and transitions from children to adult services
- Further development of trauma-informed, systemic, and solution-focused approaches
Hobbies and Interests
- Regular fitness and mindfulness for personal resilience
- Passionate about politics, social justice, and ethical debates
- Creative thinker and committed team contributor
- Cooking
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Voluntering/community support
- Mental health advocacy
- mentoring young people
- peer support
- working
- cooking healthy meals
- fitness and wellbeing
- cultural/community engagement
Timeline
Student Social Worker
Southend Local Authority Care Leavers’ Team
01.2025 - 08.2025
Mental Health Support Worker
L&Q Living
01.2013 - Current
Support Worker
Pulse
01.2010 - 01.2013
Support / Project Worker
Various Providers
01.2008 - 01.2010
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Anglia Ruskin University
LLB (Hons) - Law
London Metropolitan University
BTEC Level 3 & 2 - Health and Social Care
Lewsham College