Olukemi Oladele
Support Worker
About
Dedicated and compassionate support worker with over four years of experience in providing care and support to vulnerable adults, including those with challenging behaviours. Currently expanding my qualifications with Functional Skills and Health & Social Care training. Passionate about promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for service users. Reliable, emotionally intelligent, and confident in delivering person-centred support in both home and community settings.
Experience
Support Worker - Medichoice Healthcare
(2009-03 - 2015)
- Provided one-to-one care for service users in both home and community environments
- Accompanied clients to appointments, cinema, shopping, social activities, and holidays
- Supported clients during meetings with social workers and at job centres
- Managed incidents involving challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques
- Promoted independence while ensuring health and safety standards were met
Informal Carer - Private Family Support
(2016-08 - 2022)
- Provided full-time care for a family member with complex health needs
- Administered personal care, medication reminders, and emotional support
- Managed household tasks and coordinated medical appointments
- Advocated for access to appropriate support services
Support Worker (Part-Time) - Timeless Travels
- Delivering compassionate care for vulnerable and elderly individuals
- Assisting clients with daily routines, mobility, and emotional wellbeing
Education
Functional Skills in English – Level 1 and 2 (Completed) - English - Learning and Enterprise College Bexley
Mathematics – Entry Level 3 (In progress; aiming for Level 2 by July 2025) - Mathematics - Learning and Enterprise College Bexley
BTEC Level 1 in Customer Service in Health and Social Care - Customer Service in Health and Social Care - Southeastern College (NHS SWAP Sector Programme) (2024-06 - 2024-06)
Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care - NCFE CACHE (2023-10 - 2023-10)
Certificate in Supported Housing - Supported Housing - NCFE CACHE (2023-10 - 2023-10)
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care - City & Guilds (2007-12 - 2007-12)
Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy - Adult Numeracy - OCR (2007-12 - 2007-12)
