Ogar Oscar Nkang

Led person-centred support planning and service development initiatives, leveraging lived experience and co-production principles to enhance mental health recovery pathways within residential and community settings.

• Directed person-centred support planning initiatives, integrating lived experience approaches and co-production principles to enhance mental health recovery for diverse client populations.
• Mentored and supervised a team of junior support workers, providing expert guidance on trauma-informed practice and recovery-focused interventions to elevate service quality.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive training workshops on mental health awareness, trauma recovery, and peer support methodologies to over 50 staff members and service users.
• Collaborated effectively with multi-disciplinary teams across 3+ departments to optimize service delivery and implement evidence-based best practice frameworks.
• Provided direct trauma-informed and psychologically informed support to 30+ clients annually with complex mental health needs, including psychosis, personality disorders, and forensic backgrounds.
• Maintained meticulous case records for 50+ clients, contributing to robust service quality monitoring and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures and mental health legislation.

Established and led impactful faith-based peer support programs, providing essential mentorship and community integration services for vulnerable individuals, including ex-offenders.

• Established and led comprehensive peer support programs, successfully integrating 75+ vulnerable individuals, including ex-offenders, into community living pathways.
• Developed and delivered over 15 personal development workshops focused on trauma recovery, mental wellness, and life skills, benefiting 150+ participants.
• Provided one-to-one mentoring and facilitated 10+ peer support groups using lived experience approaches, fostering independence and social networks for individuals in recovery.
• Coordinated community outreach programs, engaging 5+ local service partnerships to enhance support pathways for marginalized populations.

Directed national community support projects and managed over 100 volunteers, spearheading strategic initiatives for service delivery and organizational development.

• Directed national community support projects, overseeing a network of 100+ volunteers and expanding outreach to serve 10,000+ individuals across multiple regions.
• Developed and implemented strategic frameworks for service delivery and volunteer coordination, increasing operational efficiency by 20% over a decade.
• Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs for community support workers and volunteers, enhancing their capacity to provide effective support.
• Led organizational development initiatives, resulting in the successful expansion of services into 3 new communities and securing increased funding.
• Provided counselling, mentorship, and crisis intervention services to 500+ vulnerable individuals, facilitating their recovery and well-being.

Delivered critical crisis support and practical assistance, coordinating comprehensive support programs for vulnerable community members and families.

• Provided direct crisis support and practical assistance to over 200 vulnerable community members, addressing immediate needs and facilitating access to essential resources.
• Coordinated and managed support programs for 50+ individuals and families in need, ensuring comprehensive care and continuity of services.
• Maintained accurate records and developed efficient case management systems, improving data integrity and reporting capabilities.
• Assisted in the successful development and implementation of 5+ community support initiatives, significantly expanding outreach and impact.