Weke Abosede
Social Work Graduate - Medical and Community Social Worker
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About
Motivated and compassionate Social work graduate seeking an entry level role in a dynamic organization that values professional development and community impact. Equipped with strong interpersonal skills, heads-on practicum experiences, and a deep commitment to social advocacy and client-centered care.
Experience
Medical Social Worker - Lagos State University Teaching Hospital - Lagos State
(2025-11)
National Youth Service Corp
- Patient assessment
- Linking indigent patients to donors and available resources
- Reconnecting unidentified patients with families through home tracing
- Reintegration of discharged patients into society
- Rehabilitation of patients with physical and mental disabilities
- Patients discharge planning
Community Social Worker - Umuebu Neighbourhood House - Benin City
(2024-11 - 2025-01)
Field practicum
- Conducted community needs assessments to design effective intervention strategies
- Developed and implemented social programs to educate and empower residents
- Participated in awareness campaign focused on sex education and health education
Medical Social Worker - University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) - Benin City
(2024-05 - 2024-07)
Field practicum
- Performed psychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Facilitated discharge planning and referrals to community services
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support in cases of trauma, grief, and chronic illness
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care
School Social Worker - University of Benin Demonstration Secondary School - Benin City
(2023-09 - 2023-12)
Field practicum
- Counseled students facing academic, emotional, and social challenges
- Collaborated with educators and families to develop individualized Education plans (IEPs)
- Organized campaigns on abuse prevention and mental health awareness
- Facilitated workshops on bullying prevention and social skills development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work - University of Benin (2021-04 - 2025-01)
West Africa Examination Council - Mogohen High School (2010-09 - 2016-06)
First School Leaving Certificate - Miracle Group of School (2000-09 - 2008-06)
