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Social Worker Personal Statement

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Speaking to my career adviser I was introduce to different opportunities available at university and

I realised, I want to study social worker because the duty of care to safe guard vulnerable people is

close to my heart. Working with children in different educational sectors which are Hawksmoor

Primary School and Middle Park Day care Centre has clarified my interest in the course. I have come

to understand empathy, patients and tolerance proved to be an important element during my

voluntary at these educational sectors, especially in regards to children with special needs. Also, the

case of Victoria Climbie intrigued me. Victoria was a 5 years old who was abuse by her aunty and

boyfriend and I believe the negligence of …show more content…

Also, I had a work shadow at Moorfield eye hospital as a clerk and receptionist at

the emergency department and this was a good experience because I got to observe health

professionals perform their duties, this made me understand how becoming a Social Working, will

be like and being a mature university student. Having the opportunity to work at Moorfield has built

my confidence by interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Working with children, disabled

people and elderly people helped me to gain some skills which are patience, flexibility and effective

communication skills. I believe these skills are essential to work in the field of Social Work.

I participated in the National Citizen Service (NCS The challenge). Where I was involved in a

sponsored walk and was able to raise funds for charities such as the Toy Library and Save

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