Lilly Martin
Llanelli,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Empathetic Student Social Worker with comprehensive experience in supporting diverse individual needs. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing care plans, and providing emotional support to individuals and families. Strong background in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community organisations to ensure holistic care. Brings proactive approach to problem-solving and commitment to advocacy in all aspects of work.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Social Worker
Women's Aid
cardiff
02.2024 - 06.2024
- A non-profit organisation that offers support for women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence.
- Worked in the crisis support team (RISE), where risk assessments (DASH) were carried out to tailor each individual's support needs.
- Liaised with multi-agency teams such as housing, mental health support, and recovery support.
- Ensured that access and support were given to women safely and ethically.
- Used a trauma-informed approach during all assessments and interactions with survivors.
- Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff.
- Received trauma-informed training.
- Led recovery support groups for groups of women who had experienced DV.
- Received training in Violence Against Women, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV).
- Maintained confidentiality in accordance with legal requirements and professional standards.
Student Social worker
Vision21
Cardiff, Glamorgan
02.2023 - 04.2023
- a non-profit organisation which involved working with adults with learning disabilities. My role involved supporting people with learning disabilities into employment, recognising their skills and strengths, whilst promoting inclusion in the workplace, and supporting individuals to develop skills that enhance their independence and career opportunities.
- Built rapport with individuals through empathetic engagement and active listening, fostering trust, and openness.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current social work practices and theories.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Children Care, Learning and Development
Gower college
Swansea2022
GCSEs - Comprehensive
Penyrheol Comprehensive School
Swansea 2020
Social Work (BA)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
CardiffSkills
- Risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Client advocacy and relationship-building
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Active listening and empathy
- Person-centred approach
- Adaptability and resilience
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Risk assessment
- Advocacy
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Attentive listener
- Time-management
- Empathetic
- Written and verbal communication
- Report-writing
- Compassionate communication
- Strengths-based approach
References
- Suzanne Sheldon; Personal Tutor; Lecturer for Social Work (BA) at Cardiff Metropolitan University- Ssheldon@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Timeline
Student Social Worker
Women's Aid
02.2024 - 06.2024
Student Social worker
Vision21
02.2023 - 04.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Children Care, Learning and Development
Gower college
GCSEs - Comprehensive
Penyrheol Comprehensive School
Social Work (BA)
Cardiff Metropolitan University