Nikiah Bingham
Belmont
Summary
Motivated and academically driven Therapeutic Residential Support Worker with lived and professional experience in Trauma, Mental Health, and Child Development. Currently completing formal studies in Mental Health, with additional training in Trauma-Informed Care and Psychology. I am eager to build on this foundation through the Bachelor of Psychological Science to pursue a career in evidence-based psychological practice and research.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Residential Support Worker
Gateways Community Services
05.2024 - Current
- Deliver trauma-informed, client-centred support to children and young people living in residential care due to complex trauma, family breakdown, or protective concerns
- Respond to high-risk behaviours using behaviour support strategies, safety planning, and de-escalation techniques to maintain psychological and physical safety
- Support emotional regulation and promote resilience by fostering consistent routines, therapeutic relationships, and the development of coping strategies
- Collaborate with allied health professionals, case workers, and educators to ensure continuity of care, therapeutic consistency, and individualised goal-setting
- Maintain comprehensive incident reports, behavioural observations, and reflective practice logs aligned with trauma-informed frameworks and best practice models
- Apply principles of child development, attachment theory, and trauma recovery to day-to-day interactions and interventions
Education
Certificate IV - Mental Health
GenU Training
Geelong, VIC05-2025
Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC05-2025
No Degree - Introduction To Psychology
Yale University (Paul Bloom)
Online (Coursera)04-2025
Skills
- Experienced in applying trauma-aware and healing-centred approaches when working with children and young people
- Strong interpersonal skills developed through therapeutic support work and lived experience
- Understanding of mental health conditions, early intervention, and recovery frameworks
- Skilled in managing challenging behaviours with calmness, safety, and empathy
- Regularly reflect on practice to improve outcomes and support emotional regulation in others
- Knowledge of attachment theory, behavioural development, and age-appropriate support strategies
- Ability to maintain clear, confidential notes and report safeguarding concerns responsibly
- Completed online coursework in psychology; continually seeking growth opportunities
- Committed to culturally safe, inclusive, and person-centred practice
- Able to remain calm under pressure and build trusting relationships
Lived Experience
- Provided daily care and emotional support to a family member with early-onset dementia, adapting strategies to support memory loss, confusion, and emotional shifts
- Navigated healthcare and social systems to advocate for family wellbeing, building resilience and problem-solving skills in challenging environments
- Supported a young relative through a traumatic family environment, offering consistent emotional presence, structure, and safety
- Gained first-hand understanding of how trauma and instability impact child development, emotional regulation, and interpersonal trust
These experiences motivated my desire to pursue formal education in psychology and trauma recovery.
Timeline
Therapeutic Residential Support Worker
Gateways Community Services
05.2024 - Current
Certificate IV - Mental Health
GenU Training
Certificate IV - Child, Youth And Family Intervention
Melbourne Polytechnic
No Degree - Introduction To Psychology
Yale University (Paul Bloom)
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