Osazee Ifidon

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales (Registration No: W/5008706), with over 10 years' experience in child protection, safeguarding, and advocacy across statutory, educational, and residential care settings. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex caseloads, conducting risk assessments, supporting vulnerable children and families, and working collaboratively within multi-agency frameworks. Experienced in report writing, court processes, and crisis intervention.

Currently based in Nigeria and actively seeking Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to practice in Wales.

Principal Social Work Officer (Part-Time) at Jesus Children Missions Outreach (Foster Home & Orphanage) (2014-01 – Present)

• Manage the welfare and safeguarding of resident and non-resident children in care
• Conduct risk and needs assessments to support reunification or long-term placement
• Develop and review care plans in line with best practice
• Lead safeguarding interventions to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Liaise with healthcare providers to coordinate medical care and funding
• Support educational access from primary to tertiary level for over 30+ service users
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare detailed reports for internal and legal use
• Provide counselling and emotional support to children and families
• Advocate for children's rights and represent cases in legal contexts

Counsellor / Intervention Coordinator (Voluntary) at Jesus Children Missions Outreach (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Delivered counselling and crisis intervention support
• Assisted in safeguarding referrals and follow-up interventions
• Supported vulnerable children in residential care settings

Senior Administrative Officer / Social Worker at University of Benin (2011-01 – Present)

Roles held: Higher Executive Officer → Senior Executive Officer → Principal Executive Officer I

• Provided student welfare support including counselling, advocacy, and safeguarding interventions
• Investigated cases of abuse (physical and sexual) involving staff and students
• Assessed student needs relating to accommodation, healthcare, and financial welfare
• Prepared reports and contributed to disciplinary and safeguarding processes
• Delivered seminars and training on gender-based violence and safeguarding
• Supported victims through advocacy, legal processes, and court testimony
• Coordinated multi-agency responses involving university authorities and external bodies

Procurement Officer (Marketing) at Posidon International Exports Ltd (2007-01 – 2008-12)

Research Assistant at University of Benin (2006-01 – 2006-12)

NYSC Teacher at Community Secondary School (2004-01 – 2005-12)

Master of Social Work in Social Welfare – University of Ibadan (2010-01 – 2013-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy – University of Benin (1999-01 – 2003-12)