Olukemi Oladele

Support Worker

Brockley, Lewisham, Greater LondonMember since January 30, 2026

Person-centred careEffective verbal and written communicationEmotional intelligence and empathyDe-escalation and behaviour managementTeamwork and collaborationSafeguarding awarenessTime management and reliabilityActive listening

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)