Candidate

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First Name: Michelle
E-Mail Address: michelle.adeuja@hotmail.com
Country: United Kingdom
Phone: 07949195042
Current Job Designation: Social worker
Job Designation Applying For: School counsellor
Total Years of Experience: 17
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: CONTACT
+44 7949 195042
michelle.adeuja@hotmail.com
London, UK
AREA OF EXPERTISE
Statutory Child Protection
Trauma-Informed Practice
Crisis Intervention & Risk
Assessment
Therapeutic Work (Play, Art,
Mindfulness)
Safeguarding & Child Welfare
Case Management & Report
Writing
Multi-Agency Coordination
Cultural Competence & Diversity
Awareness
Career & Academic Counselling
ASYE Mentorship & Team Support
Emotional & Mental Health
Support
Child-Centred Planning
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Organizational skills
Conflict Management
Time management
Decision Making
Integrity
MICHELLE ADEUJA
Experienced Social Worker with 17 years in statutory child protection, trauma-informed care,
and multi-agency collaboration. Skilled in crisis intervention, safeguarding, and direct
therapeutic work with children and families. Known for mentoring junior staff, leading
complex cases, and delivering culturally sensitive, child-focused support. Commended by
Ofsted for strong risk management and high-quality practice.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oxfordshire County Council January 2022 – Present
Advanced Practitioner – Integrated Safeguarding & Assessment Team
• Led statutory child protection investigations, including Single and Joint Police Child
Protection Enquiries, gathering the child's voice and coordinating safeguarding
interventions.
• Conducted in-depth Child & Family Assessments using tools like the Graded Care Profile,
CSE indicators, and parenting assessments to inform decision-making and promote
positive outcomes.
• Chaired Child in Need (CIN) meetings, developed outcome-focused plans, and monitored
multi-agency interventions to ensure progress and safety.
• Delivered direct therapeutic work to children using play therapy, art therapy, solution-
focused techniques, and mindfulness strategies to support emotional well-being and
trauma recovery.
• Provided tailored career guidance and emotional support to adolescents, boosting
confidence, independence, and future planning.
• Supported children on Child in Need plans through regular visits and reflective sessions
exploring their wishes, feelings, and lived experiences.
• Mentored ASYE and junior social workers, enhancing their statutory practice skills and
strengthening team performance.
• Offered crisis intervention and out-of-hours safeguarding support, making swift, informed
decisions under pressure.
• Received commendation in Ofsted inspections for high-quality, child-centred risk
management and meticulous case documentation.
• Championed culturally sensitive practice by creating safeguarding plans that honored
family backgrounds while upholding legal standards.
• Improved multi-agency coordination through proactive collaboration with schools, health
services, police, and community partners, reducing safeguarding blind spots.
Local Authority Consultancy Projects Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
Project Social Worker
• Contributed to specialist transformation projects supporting multiple local authorities
facing systemic challenges.
• Co-developed tailored solutions addressing placement shortages, high caseloads, and
service inspection outcomes.
• Applied data analysis and deep sector knowledge to diagnose root issues and recommend
targeted, practical interventions.
• Supported both short-term operational improvements (e.g. case flow, assessment delays)
and long-term structural reform.
• Worked alongside senior social workers to create bespoke support packages for service
improvement.
• Helped teams redesign safeguarding responses and improve multi-agency coordination.
• Facilitated knowledge transfer and long-term resilience through staff training and
embedded planning.
Various London Local Authorities 2007 – 2022
Social Worker – Children & Families Services
• Delivered frontline social work across Safeguarding, Long-Term, and Adolescent teams,
consistently prioritizing child safety, well-being, and stability.
• Carried complex caseloads involving neglect, abuse, exploitation, and mental health
challenges, using solution-focused and trauma-informed approaches to support at-risk
children.
Emotional Intelligence
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Liquidlogic
Frameworki
Mosaic
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Google Meet
Secure Email Portals
Encrypted File Sharing Tools
Online Reporting Tools
Basic Database Entry Systems
Digital Filing Systems
Case Tracking Tools
REFERENCES
Available On Request
• Conducted comprehensive assessments, developed child protection plans, and led case
conferences, ensuring timely, appropriate interventions in line with statutory
frameworks.
• Provided one-to-one and group counselling in both school and home settings, helping
children navigate issues like bullying, anxiety, trauma, and family breakdown.
• Applied therapeutic tools including play therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness to foster
emotional expression, resilience, and behavioral regulation.
• Acted as a key liaison between schools, families, and external agencies to build integrated
support systems and address root causes of crisis.
• Supported young people with academic and career planning, facilitating access to higher
education and vocational opportunities.
• Advocated for children's rights in multi-agency meetings and legal contexts, ensuring
every voice was heard and every need addressed.
• Designed and implemented restorative intervention strategies to support children facing
trauma, neglect, or social exclusion.
• Delivered one-to-one therapeutic support to children aged 5–18 using play therapy,
solution-focused therapy, and CBT-informed techniques.
• Helped re-engage a 17-year-old with college through consistent weekly emotional support
and self-esteem building.
• Provided emotional support for issues including exam stress, bullying, identity struggles,
domestic violence, and family breakdown.
• Worked with families and professionals (SENCOs, DSLs, CAMHS) to create and monitor
holistic care plans.
• Offered referrals to wraparound services such as CAMHS, Early Help, and community
mental health support.
• Contributed to Early Help Assessments, Child Protection conferences, and engaged in
reflective supervision.
• Maintained high standards of ethical and professional practice, upholding confidentiality,
informed consent, and accountability in every aspect of service delivery.
EDUCATION
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing & Social Work (2:1)
Additional Training & Certifications
• Post-Qualifying Practice Level 1 & 2
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Training
• Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health First Aid
• Solution-Focused Therapy & Mindfulness Techniques
• Risk Assessment & Crisis Intervention
• Training in Sexually Harmful Behaviors
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Awareness
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