Adenike Olutunde

NQSW with hands-on placements in children's residential care and domestic abuse services. Skilled in safeguarding, risk assessment, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration. Committed to trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive practice aligned with PCF and Social Work England Standards.

Student Social Worker (Final Placement) - EPIC UK – BALRAM'S HOUSE

• Delivered direct and key work sessions with children and young people aged 10–17, applying systemic, needs-led approaches
• Led safeguarding investigations, risk assessments, and behaviour support planning; followed missing-from-home procedures with police liaison
• Demonstrated competence across all 9 PCF domains; recognised as Employee of the Month for outstanding practice

Student Social Worker - SWEET PROJECT ORGANISATION

• Conducted assessments, home visits, and safety planning for adults and families affected by domestic abuse, mental health, and housing crises
• Co-facilitated the Break and Stay Free domestic abuse recovery programme, supporting service users toward safety and independence
• Collaborated with safeguarding teams, GPs, schools, and housing providers; maintained accurate case recordings and statutory reports

Healthcare Assistant - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Delivered patient-centred care within acute MDT settings, upholding dignity, safeguarding, and wellbeing across a 4-year tenure
• Supported individuals with complex needs, contributing to safe and compassionate care planning
• Built strong communication and professional boundary skills transferable to social work practice

Care Assistant - Morriston Care Home

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Supported older adults with dementia and complex needs, promoting independence, dignity, and safety in a residential care setting

Women's Coordinator - RCCG The Chapel

(2022-01)

• Provided ongoing advocacy, emotional support, mentoring, and signposting for women and families within a community setting

Youth Coordinator - RCCG City of Faith

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Supported young people's personal development through mentoring, group facilitation, and structured youth programmes

Assistant Manager - Marketing - Power Holding Company of Nigeria

(2003-06 - 2019-03)

• Managed debt recovery strategy, customer database, and multi-stakeholder relations across a 16-year career in utility marketing management

MA - Social Work - University of Essex (2026-07-15)

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration - University of Ilorin (2008-12)

BA - English - University of Ilorin (2001-12)

Care Certificate - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (2022-12)