Henry Obi | Social Work Graduate
Rivervale,WA
Summary
Master of Social Work graduate with hands-on experience in foster care and community welfare. Skilled in trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, and client assessment. Committed to supporting vulnerable populations through ethical and culturally sensitive approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Placement Student
St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies) Welfare
Bonnyrigg, NSW
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with accessing essential services and resources.
- Conducted client intake and psychosocial assessments
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute community outreach events.
- Provided emergency relief support and referrals
- Applied trauma-informed and anti-oppressive frameworks
- Supported case management by maintaining accurate client records and documentation.
- Facilitated workshops on budgeting and financial literacy for clients in need.
- Engaged with local organizations to strengthen partnerships for service delivery.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures for efficiency improvements.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in crisis intervention techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions using CAMS software systems.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or mentoring when needed.
- Participated in supervision and reflective practice
Field Placement Student
Anglicare Sydney | Foster-Care
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained trauma-informed care principles through continuous training on relevant mental health topics.
- Collaborated with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and connect families with services.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions focusing on best practices for at-risk youth support.
- Monitored parental visits with children placed in out-of-home settings to ensure safety.
- Created trauma-informed care infographic content to assist foster children in managing transition environments.
- Developed a trauma-informed care handbook for carers, providing essential tools for effective child care.
- Integrated feedback from professional supervision sessions into daily practice to enhance service delivery.
- Participated in team training and clinical sessions to strengthen knowledge of trauma-informed care in foster settings.
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
St clair
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to the care team.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
Disability Support Worker
Advance Disability Services and Respite
Penrith
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Disability Support Worker
The SIL Company
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to the care team.
- Implemented individualized support plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in disability support services.
- Advocated for client rights and access to community resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Mental Health Support Worker
Sunnyday Carers
03.2022 - Current
- Maintain detailed care logs, documenting care actions, client behavior, and incidents
- Ensure correct administration of medications by checking medication schedules and client needs
- Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing and personal grooming, to promote self-esteem and overall wellness
- Monitor clients' vital signs closely
- Provided emotional support to clients in various mental health settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create effective care plans.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems or incentives programs.
- Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
Education
Master - Social Work (Qualifying)
Excelsia University College
12-2025
Graduate Diploma - Social Science
Excelsia University College
12-2023
Bachelor's Degree - Entrepreneurial Studies
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
10-2018
Skills
- Empathy and attention to detail
- Reliability and flexibility
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Physical fitness
- Persistence and motivation
- Trauma-informed care
- Client advocacy and outreach
- Record keeping and documentation
- Adaptability in service delivery
- First aid and CPR certification
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Referral coordination and quality assessment
- Mobility support services
- Suicide risk assessment expertise
- Decision-making abilities
- Disability services management
- Meal planning assistance
- Case management practices
- Individualized support planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certifications and Clearances
- Working With Children Check
- Federal & National Police Check
- First Aid & CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening
- Australia Full Driver’s Licence
Professional Memberships
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - Student Member
References
Available Upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Igbo
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Field Placement Student
St Vincent De Paul Society (Vinnies) Welfare
09.2025 - 12.2025
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
10.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Advance Disability Services and Respite
10.2024 - Current
Field Placement Student
Anglicare Sydney | Foster-Care
08.2024 - 11.2024
Disability Support Worker
The SIL Company
09.2022 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Sunnyday Carers
03.2022 - Current
Master - Social Work (Qualifying)
Excelsia University College
Graduate Diploma - Social Science
Excelsia University College
Bachelor's Degree - Entrepreneurial Studies
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University