Health and social care · Peterborough

Hussein Saadu

Service Coordinator with many years in UK health and social care, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

42
Staff in the team I coordinate
7
Individuals supported in the service
21
Staff trained and assessed in medication

About me

I began my UK care career in 2022 as a Complex Needs Practitioner with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland. In 2023 I joined Precious Homes as a Support Worker, became Senior Support Worker later that year, and stepped up to Service Coordinator in February 2026.

I hold an MSc in Advanced Biomedical Science and a B.Tech in Microbiology alongside my NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, and I am working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.

At a glance

  • NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care
  • MSc Advanced Biomedical Science
  • Care Certificate
  • Medication Assessor
  • DBS on the Update Service
  • Full driving licence, no endorsements

Key skills

  • Rota and Staffing Management
  • CQC and Regulatory Compliance
  • Safeguarding
  • Medication Management
  • PBS Practice
  • Staff Supervision and Mentoring
  • Health and Safety Audits
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Multi-Agency Liaison

Experience

Work history

Care and support roles in England and Scotland, from Support Worker to Service Coordinator.

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Feb 2026 – present Service CoordinatorPrecious Homes, Peterborough
  • Deputise for the Registered Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential service supporting individuals with learning difficulties, autism and complex needs who have experienced placement breakdowns, currently supporting 7 individuals.
  • Mentor and supervise a diverse team of 42 staff, developing rotas, organising supervisions and ensuring optimum staffing levels at all times.
  • Maintain strict compliance with regulatory bodies including the CQC and the local council, and with safeguarding and health and safety requirements, contributing to a rating of Good at the most recent CQC inspection.
  • Trained and assessed 21 staff in safe medication administration, and carry out routine medication audits to reduce medication errors.
Nov 2023 – Feb 2026 Senior Support WorkerPrecious Homes, Peterborough
  • Administered medication in line with NICE guidelines, and ordered medication from the GP or pharmacy when stocks ran low.
  • Performed daily and weekly fire checks and weekly audits of Motability vehicles, medication and the physical environment.
  • Conducted monthly staff supervisions and escalated staff issues or complaints to the Registered Manager.
  • Liaised with healthcare professionals, including GPs and hospitals, to book medication reviews and urgent (STAT) visits, and supported individuals through procedures such as blood tests and vaccinations.
  • Implemented strategies to manage behaviours that challenge, in collaboration with therapists and analysts, including identifying triggers, applying de-escalation techniques and teaching coping skills.
Jun 2023 – Oct 2023 Support WorkerPrecious Homes, Peterborough
  • Provided a safe and positive environment that enabled supported individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
  • Assisted individuals with personal care and engaged them in indoor and outdoor activities and household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry and keeping their flats clean and tidy.
  • Recognised early signs of behaviours that challenge and used de-escalation techniques to prevent crisis.
Jun 2022 – May 2023 Complex Needs Practitioner, Level 1The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
  • Provided skilled support to individuals with complex needs, including learning difficulties, autism, mental health issues and behaviours that challenge.
  • Assisted individuals with personal care, hygiene and household management tasks.
  • Completed training in Positive Behavioural Support, Alternative Communication, Autism Awareness and CALM Physical Interventions.

Training

Qualifications

Degrees, care qualifications and current training certificates.

Education

  1. Aug 2024 – Jan 2025

    NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care

    Cambridge Management and Leadership School
  2. Jan 2022 – Dec 2022

    MSc Advanced Biomedical Science

    University of the West of Scotland
  3. Sept 2010 – June 2016

    B.Tech Microbiology

    Federal University of Technology, Minna

Professional training

  • Care Certificate
  • Medication Assessor
  • Fire Warden Train the Trainer
  • Safer Recruitment
  • CPI
  • PBS Practice Leadership (in progress)

Certificates

Safeguarding and law

  • Safeguarding Adults Level 1
  • Safeguarding Children
  • MCA and DoLS Awareness
  • Preventing Radicalisation in Care
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Sexual Harassment
  • GDPR
  • Record Keeping

Conditions and support

  • Learning Disabilities
  • Autism Awareness
  • Mental Health
  • Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Diabetes
  • Dysphagia
  • Person-Centred Care
  • Communication

Health and clinical

  • Medication
  • Basic Life Support
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Fluids and Nutrition
  • Oral Health
  • Food Safety Level 2

Safety at work

  • Health and Safety
  • Moving and Handling
  • COSHH
  • PPE
  • Legionella Awareness

Contact

Get in touch

Email is the best way to reach me. I aim to reply the same day.

Email
husseinsaadu@gmail.com
Phone
07934 924297
Based in
Peterborough, UK
Willing to relocate

Good to know

  • DBS on the Update Service
  • Full driving licence, no endorsements
  • References available on request