What type of job are you looking for?
I am looking for a job that i am able to use my professional skills in, and a job that may present a challenge, to which i will be able to develop in my career. The specific jobs i believe i would be suitable for are, in the social care field, Personal assistant,admin, and hospitality. I currently in a Senior Role, so the job position should hopefully reflect that. I am also looking for a full time posistion.
What nationality are you?
British
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English: expert in language, reading and writing.
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
I am currently looking to work in Qatar/ Doha. My genuine desire to work in the Middle East is a big change for me. However, this is something 'i will do' as i am very determined. Also due to having a strong work ethic i believe i will fit in well, and will clearly be looking for full time job. As well a wanting to forward my career i am wanting to develop personaly, and experience new situations and cultures and so on. This passion came from a period of travelling i done in Thailand. Therefor i am looking to make a new life of oppertunities, that i plan to take.
What countries have you worked in?
England
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
England
What field do you currently work in?
I currently work in the Health and Social Care field, as a Senior support worker for adults with autism. April 2007 to present Senior Support Worker: for adults with autism / learning disabilities
Taking charge of shift, and house when management was not there. Therefore taking responsibility for decisions made, for general running of house, and routines of service users. Also in charge of ordering and dispensing medication. Administrative work, for key client, and the general policies and procedures of house, including daily paperwork for all service users. Also accounting work, dealing with money and putting receipts through the 'books'. Liaising with professionals outside of the home, in order to obtain best practice of care and highest level of opportunity for staff and service users. Training of new staff, and also personally taking part in training to improve my self development. Working in line with the code of professional conducts, for example promoting communication and working relationships.
What fields have you worked in before?
I have always worked in the Health and Social Care field. However in different job roles.
September 2006 to April 2007 Personal Assistant: for Two Profoundly Disabled Adults
Familiarising self with clients by observing behaviours and routines used whilst caring for the two adults. This ensures welfare of client and self. Communicating with clients through body language and facial expressions. Assisting in the daily routines and care needs of the clients. Such as washing bathing meal times administering medication physiotherapy, massage and activities. Training new staff. Working in line with the code of professional conduct, for example health and safety ( identifying and minimising risk to clients, staff and self).
June 2004 to June 2008 Personal Assistant: for disabled adult.
Providing support for adult, meeting daily needs and activities efficiently and effectively in a professional manner. Building close trusting relationship with adult. Liaising with other personal assistances at work place, in order to overcome any unforeseen problems to ensure welfare of adult. Working in line with the code of professional conducts, for example, maintaining confidentiality.
What qualifications do you hold?
Work Training: Advanced NVQ 3 in: Health and Social Care Positive Behavioural support, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention. Medication Handling, Care of medicines, Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Safer Food Better Business, Manual Handling Training, First Aid Mental Capacity Act, Communication Training
Higher Education 2004-2006 Bexhill College
Qualifications: A Level Psychology A A.S Level Fine art: A Religious Studies: C
Other: Level 2 key skills in IT: Pass Teaching Assistant Pass Basic Counselling Skills Pass
1999-2004 Secondary School
Qualifications: GCSE's English Lit/Lang B, B Maths C Double award science B,B Health and social care A,A Art A* Textiles A
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
I beleive both are important, and would be the ideal package. However if i had to choose one, i would say, Skills. This is because if someone has the skills for a certain job role, they are able to apply them, which leads to experience, and experience to more skilss and so on. However to just posses Formal education, although showing knowledge and commitment, it will not help you with the bassic skills of,for example, good interpersonal skills. These skills need to be able to come at least slightly naturaly.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Benefits of working with others is that I am able to learn off them, and also help them in things they may need to learn. It also helps confidents, as you would be working as a team, but also may need to work in a more leadership role with others.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Benefits of working alone could be less destractions. It also gives you more focus, to develop in yourself. This is because you cant rely on others for help as much and therefore have more responsibilities.
What was your worst working experience?
My worst working experience was when i enjoyed working so so much with the Two Profoundly Disabled Adults. Howeve, when i injured my back at work, it meant i was no longer able to work with them, this was due to all the manual lifting involved. My back is fine now, i just would not be able to work with such intense lifting.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
My most impoprtant lesson i learnt is that age doesnt define someones working ablities within a organisation. this is due to my steady progression througghout the career, and before i descided i was going to leave for Doha, i was offered a management post and i am 21 years old.
What unique skills do you have?
I think my skills seems to be that people are able to trust and open up to me, that i have a calming presence.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
My dream job would be were i was not stuck behing a computer 24/7, but doing different things every day. Where i work with people face to face, hel[pping them develop in one way or another.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
The most intresting aspect of the feild i work in is the people i care for, all the different personalities, abilities and ambitions.
What are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Least interesting aspects is when i am on a training corse i have done multiple time, but it needs doing every year :-)
How do you adapt to various situations/environments?
I beleive i adap well to different working environments and situatuions. In my current job im doing something different every day. I have to adapt communication skills for the service users, and then to my shift partner, and when liasing with outside professionals. I also beleive when i went travelling around thailand, i was able to adapt to the new environment and culter quite quickly and easily. This did shock me, as it was the first time in such a country, however it was a good shock.
How can potential employers contact you?
Email: nataliestrange@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07731555250
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