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Maxine Curry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 121 638 0026
E: info@dayjob.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A motivated and self-directed Senior Social Worker who is able to supervise and advise less experienced staff and assist in the overall management of a department. Maxine can help her clients to lead a valued and fulfilling physical, intellectual, emotional and social life. She is able to perform the more difficult and complex professional duties involved in assisting individuals with overcoming barriers to becoming self-sufficient and having the best quality of life possible. In her current role, she works effectively with other professionals to do a competent job. Aside from this she has experience of working with ex-felons, the homeless, disabled individuals, families with children, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Right now, she would like to join an organisation that strives to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

CAREER HISTORY

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day running of the department and in all matters regarding the service users daily lives.

Duties;

Provide guidance to others on how to apply the principles of social justice, social inclusion and equality to decision-making.
Positively influencing the wellbeing and performance of staff in a way that minimises absenteeism and increases retention.
Ensuring that the social services department runs smoothly.
Identifying signs of competency or stress in staff at an early stage and monitoring them accordingly.
Determining the needs and eligibility of people seeking assistance.
Visiting service users at their home or their places of residence i.e. hostels.
Acting as an advocate for users, and representing their interests.
Carrying out psycho-social evaluations and assessing the need for any financial, emotional and practical support.
Working on a rostered shift system, including some evenings and weekend work.
Investigating any complaints in a professional and thorough manner.
Undertaking annual foster carer reviews and present conclusions to fostering panels in accordance with policies and procedures.

JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional

Possess the management behaviours that are effective in preventing and reducing stress at work.
Significant senior level frontline experience within various social service fields.
Able to make decisions with limited information.
Extensive understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children.
Getting along with people from all walks of life.
Physically fit and able to sit in a chair or remain standing for extended periods.
Have a positive and dynamic attitude to working in a challenging environment.
Acting as a professional role model for junior work colleagues.
Providing support to disadvantaged clients.

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