Motivated and compassionate individual with a strong foundation in nursing, having successfully completed a SWAP course focused on practical skills and knowledge application. Set to begin a Bachelor's degree in Nursing this September, and currently seeking part-time summer employment to build on experience in social work, home care, and customer service.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a clear commitment to delivering high-quality patient and customer care. Skilled in relationship-building, Adaptable, organised, and eager to contribute while adhering to health and safety standards and workplace policies and procedures.
Highly enthusiastic and ready to begin contributing immediately, whilst enhancing personal skills and knowledge in this role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Social Work Assistant
South Lanarkshire Council
Glasgow , South Lanarkshire
11.2022 - 08.2024
Supported individuals and primary carers through assessment and review of care packages.
Facilitated difficult conversations with families, gathering essential information on client needs.
Developed Co-Produced Living the Life you Choose assessments to identify individual needs and risks.
Created outcome support plans to mitigate identified risks and implement formal support.
Assessed carers to formulate adult carer support plans, enabling necessary breaks from caregiving.
Conducted long-term care reviews and assessments, ensuring effective hospital discharges.
Sourced appropriate care homes for individuals based on assessed needs.
Engaged in continuous professional development to remain informed on social work legislation.
Ensured safety of vulnerable adults by conducting regular welfare checks.
Conducted home visits for accurate need assessment.
Streamlined case management to ensure timely delivery of services.
Improved client engagement by developing and implementing creative therapy sessions.
Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Updated clients' records regularly, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Worked closely with families experiencing crisis, offering timely intervention and support.
Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviours in youth groups, improving overall group dynamics.
Collaborated on development of personalised care plans that catered to individual needs of each client.
Prepared comprehensive reports summarising client progress, facilitating informed decision-making by senior social workers.
Fostered positive relationships with service users, resulting in better cooperation during therapy sessions.
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Modern Studies
Uddingston Grammar School
South Lanarkshire, SLK
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Early Education and Child Care
Uddingston Grammar School
South Lanarkshire, SLK
SVQ Level 6 - Nursing
New College Lanarkshire
Motherwell
08.2024 - 06.2025
Skills
Person Centred Approach
Adapting
Relationship building
Positive attitude
Empathy
Active listening
Diversity and inclusion awareness
IT
Health and Safety Compliance
Effective communication
Custom
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Additional Information
I love to:-
Smile
Chat
Be happy
Care
Support
Be kind
I am a very likable person. I am positive you will not regret employing me as I am a very hard worker and have the ability to adapt and follow guidelines, rules, and legislations. I also hold a PVG Disclosure to work with both Children and Adults, and I am registered with SSSC.