Community Social Worker CV Example
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COMMUNITY SOCIAL WORKER
Summary
An
enthusiastic and conscientious social worker with a wealth of knowledge and experience
in the care sector, specifically in providing a professional care service to
children, the elderly, sick and disabled clients. Motivated and driven to
provide the best possible service for clients in need of assistance, support
and social care. Able to adapt to the broad range of situations that arise with
individuals or within families.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of social work legislation, principles and techniques
- NISCC registered
- Empowering clients and carers to communicate their views, needs and preferences, taking account of their preferred language and form of communication
- Supporting clients' right to control their lives and make informed choices about the services they receive
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, GPs, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Excellent leadership qualities and supervisory experience
- Respecting diversity, beliefs, preferences, cultural differences and challenging discriminatory attitudes or behaviour
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Holding, using and storing records in line with
organisational procedures and data protection
requirements
Experience
Integrated Care TeamBallymena, AntrimCommunity Social Worker11/2017 to CurrentSupporting older people, people with illness, disabled clients and palliative patients in the community.
Dalriada HospitalBallycastle, AntrimHospital Social Worker01/2017 to 11/2017Multi-disciplinary working to achieve a safe discharge plan that is considered the ‘best outcome' for the client, taking into consideration their views and wishes and balancing complex family dynamics often at point of crisis. Upholding social work roles and values in advocating best interests and wishes of the client.
Family Placement TeamBallymena, AntrimFoster Care Social Worker (Intern)08/2015 to 01/2016Recruit, assess and support
prospective foster carers and adoptive parents and investigate their
suitability to look after and bring up children. Interviewing prospective carers, finding out about the family history, where and how they were educated, what their own parents were like and what skills and experience they already have in caring for children. Involved in offering support to families such as a training programme in preparation for fostering or adoption. Provided post adoptive or post fostering counselling, training and support as appropriate. Recording case work or writing assessment reports. Liased with the child's social worker and other professionals involved in the care of the child.
Women's Aid ABCLNBallymena, AntrimFamily Support Worker07/2011 to 07/2015Supporting women and
children living with or who have lived with Domestic Violence in a hostel
setting. Carrying out needs assessments, support planning, liaison with statutory &
voluntary agencies, awareness raising, Health & Safety management - risk
assessing, lone working, fundraising. Financial management (petty cash, rent
and service charge monitoring) Taking responsibility for nightly checks and
locking the hostel ensuring the safety of the clients, emergency on-call which
included responding to crisis at any time during the night.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science:Social Work2017Queens University Belfast, Belfast, Northern IrelandSecond class honours; Upper division (2:1)
Associate of Science:Health and Social Care2013Northern Regional College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandDistinction
Secondary Education Exam:Health & Social Care2011Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade A
Secondary Education Exam:Art & Design 2011Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade B
Secondary Education Exam:Sociology2011Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade C
GCSE:Art & Design 2009Slemish College , Ballymena , Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade A
GCSE:Health & Social Care 2009Slemish College , Ballymena, Antrim,Northern IrelandGrade A
GCSE:English Language2009Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade B
GCSE:Learning for Life & Work 2009Slemish College , Ballymena, Antrim , Northern Ireland Grade B
GCSE:ICT2009Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade B
GCSE:Religious Studies 2009Slemish College , Ballymena, Antrim , Northern IrelandGrade B
GCSE:Mathematics2009Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade C
GCSE:Double Award Science2009Slemish College, Ballymena, Antrim, Northern IrelandGrade C
Interests
Conditioning training: Member of a crossfit gym. Driven to motivate team members by providing healthy recipes and training tips. Helped to organise games and practices by maintaining clear communication with the team members.
Travel: Organised trips which included sourcing and comparing the best value flights and accommodation and negotiating discounts with numerous companies. Spent one year living and working in Australia.
Writing: Avid blogger and social media user. Used excellent written communication skills to compose engaging articles on my own Health and Travel Blog. Ensuring proper grammar and punctuation by thoroughly proof reading using a keen eye for detail.
CV Overview
Companies Worked For:
- Integrated Care Team
- Dalriada Hospital
- Family Placement Team
- Women's Aid ABCLN
School Attended
- Queens University Belfast
Northern Regional College
Slemish College
Job Titles Held:
- Community Social Worker
Hospital Social Worker
Foster Care Social Worker (Intern)
Family Support Worker
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Social Work 2017
Associate of Science : Health and Social Care 2013
Secondary Education Exam : Health & Social Care 2011
Secondary Education Exam : Art & Design 2011
Secondary Education Exam : Sociology 2011
GCSE : Art & Design 2009
GCSE : Health & Social Care 2009
GCSE : English Language 2009
GCSE : Learning for Life & Work 2009
GCSE : ICT 2009
GCSE : Religious Studies 2009
GCSE : Mathematics 2009
GCSE : Double Award Science 2009
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