I really really want this job, so its got to be good. The thing is I'm pants at writing things about myself and I have no idea how to finish it. Here is what I have so far.
I am applying for the post of Social work assistant as I feel i need a fresh challenge. It has been my long term goal to become a fully qualified social worker and this job would give me a fantastic opportunity to persue this as a realistic career option.
In my current job as a support worker for people with mental health problems, many of my key responsibilities mirror that of social work assistant and I feel that I have a range of transferable skills that I could bring to the post. For example;
-I am responsible for organising support plan reviews for my clients, this includes liasing with client and other agencies involved such as social work, CPN, OT. to arrange venue, time, and date to suit all. Agenda is also discussed at this time.
-It is my resposibility to write up support plan review within a set time frame and ensure that copies are sent out to all relvant persons.
-On going assesment of clients needs, this includes working closely with clients and team members to be aware of any improvement or deterioration indicating that changes to support are required or that other agencies need to be involved.
-Supporting clients in the transition from hospital to home by working closely with client and other agencies involved to ensure that discharge is well managed and sucessful.
-Supporting clients to maximise income, this includes me being aware of benifits system and referal to welfare rights officer if nessesary.
-It is my responsibility to ensure that I am up to date with current organisational policies and proceedures and that all work undertaken is in accordance with this.
-I participate and contrbute to supervision with my line manager to evaluate my performance and areas of development required.
I feel the above examples show that I have good communication and interpersonal skills. I have the ability to work as part of a team and on my own inititive. I can communicate verbally and in writing. I can complete assesments under supervision. I have knowledge of welfare rights. I am a motivated person and have good organisational skills. I am willing to participate in appropriate training.
What else should I put? Is it to long? Not enough? Or is it pants. Please ignore the typos, its a work in progress