Yetunde Samuel
Campbeltown,Argyll and Bute
Summary
Compassionate Social Care Professional with over two years of experience enhancing service delivery for vulnerable adults in dementia care and homelessness support in Scotland. Holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Ibadan and a Master of Science in Applied Social Research from the University of Stirling. Registered with the SSSC as an Assistant Social Care Worker and pursuing International Social Worker registration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Social Care Worker
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership
Campbeltown, Kintyre
2024.06 - Current
- Provide person-centred support to adults who live with dementia and older people with behavioural problems.
- Assisted service users with personal care, eating, drinking, and maintaining hygiene to support overall wellbeing.
- Collaborate with social workers, allied health professionals, nurses, carers and families to coordinate care using their designed personalised care plan.
- Participate in reviews and implementation of individual care plans to promote independence, dignity, respect and wellbeing.
- Observe and assess service users by keeping accurate records in changes to their physical, emotional and cognitive wellbeing and reporting concerns appropriately.
- Promoted safeguarding by recognising and reporting concerns promptly in line with Adult Support and Protection procedures and organisational policies, ensuring service user safety.
- Maintained a safe environment for all service users, staff, and visitors.
- Participate in activities with service users to encourage social inclusion.
- Participate in up-to-date supervision, mandatory training and continuous professional development to maintain high standards of practice.
- Managed emergency situations by assessing risks and implementing appropriate responses to ensure client safety, minimising potential health risks.
Assistant support worker
The Salvation Army
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Supported adults experiencing homelessness and complex social needs.
- Supported clients during transitions such as moving into new accommodation or changing personal circumstances.
- Assisted with keyworking and support planning, facilitating transitions into the community and tracking individual progress.
- Encouraged service users to engage in activities enhancing independence and fostering social inclusion.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users, providing emotional support and guidance tailored to their needs.
- Maintained accurate records and case notes.
- Identified safeguarding concerns and reported them to appropriate personnel.
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary professionals and partner agencies.
- Maintained order in the shelter and ensured the smooth operation of shelter activities and properties.
- Supported service users to assess essential services within the community.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Social Research
University of Stirling
Stirling /2023 - /2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria /2015 - /2020
Professional Training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Foundations of Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based Practice
- Trauma-Informed Practice : Looking After Yourself and Looking After Workers
- Basics of Motivational Interviewing
- Dementia Skilled Improving Practice : Supporting and Protecting People's Rights
- Dementia Skilled Improving Practice : Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- Dementia Skilled Improving Practice : Meeting the needs of the Person with Dementia Who is Distressed
- Adult Support and Protection
- Child Protection
- Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- Data Protection
- Information Security
- Falls Prevention
- De-escalation Skills
Professional Registration and Membership
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) - Assistant Social Care Worker
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Member (PVG) - Adults
- Association of Medical Social Workers of Nigeria (AMSWON) - Registered Member (2023-Present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Social Care Worker
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership
2024.06 - Current
Assistant support worker
The Salvation Army
2023.10 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Ibadan
/2015 - /2020
Master of Science - Applied Social Research
University of Stirling
/2023 - /2024