Anyone a Social worker/social work experience?

KA92 · Jan 20th, 2010, 11:10 AM

hi,
im currently a student doing english and history but want to change to either Midwifery or Social Work.

I have been pushed to stage two of social work. Instead of holding interviews this year they have given those who would have had an interview questions to fill out.

I would really like some advice as to what they are looking for?So let me know if your a social worker or social work experience itd be really good to hear and some advice

Also, the questions are due for next wednesday

i have been given a website (i live in Scotland) so help out.

thanks
x

amie-leigh · Jan 20th, 2010, 11:29 AM

i did first year social care at college, not social work but it would of led onto that (i left to have morgan)
i remember doing a question sheet at my interview
what sort of things are they asking? x

KA92 · Jan 20th, 2010, 11:35 AM

theyr asking me
having look at the website what key values would you draw upon when helping others?

what have been the main motivating factors for you wanting to become a social worker?

Reflecting on your life experiences from work, study and/or school what knowledge and skills might you bring to a social work programme? How do you feel they might assist you in studying to become a social worker?

i also have a case study to answer questions on

amie-leigh · Jan 20th, 2010, 12:10 PM

the only similar ones are the factors leading to applying and case studie (mine was on elderly person moving to care home lol)
i'll have a go at them
1, have seen the site but guessing - good communication skills and empathy
2, i put something along lines of - main factors i want to help people who need some guidance and support in their lifes, i am a people person and like to help out and try my hand at things
3, skills- good listener, good communication, intrest in people, like helping/interacting with others, can demonstrate common knowlege, quick leaner good at turning my hand to things, genuine intrest in people

the case study most the answers are usually (were in my case) hidden in the case study

hope this helps x

KA92 · Jan 20th, 2010, 12:45 PM

thanks it really does

alexmum · Jan 24th, 2010, 12:50 PM

i have applied to go on that course too, what uni are you attending

alexmum · Jan 24th, 2010, 12:51 PM

i am applying to do that course x

alexmum · Jan 24th, 2010, 12:58 PM

i got the same as you, is see you live in dundee, i am in perth, i have the same as you, been pushed through to stage 2. It is a tricky one and the case study does not give anything away so i think alot if it will be assumption. let me know how you get on, we chat on msn if you wish,

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KA92 Other BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,412	Anyone a Social worker/social work experience? hi, im currently a student doing english and history but want to change to either Midwifery or Social Work. I have been pushed to stage two of social work. Instead of holding interviews this year they have given those who would have had an interview questions to fill out. I would really like some advice as to what they are looking for?So let me know if your a social worker or social work experience itd be really good to hear and some advice Also, the questions are due for next wednesday i have been given a website (i live in Scotland) so help out. thanks x

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amie-leigh Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 9,353	i did first year social care at college, not social work but it would of led onto that (i left to have morgan) i remember doing a question sheet at my interview what sort of things are they asking? x

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KA92 Other BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,412	theyr asking me having look at the website what key values would you draw upon when helping others? what have been the main motivating factors for you wanting to become a social worker? Reflecting on your life experiences from work, study and/or school what knowledge and skills might you bring to a social work programme? How do you feel they might assist you in studying to become a social worker? i also have a case study to answer questions on

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amie-leigh Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fife Posts: 9,353	the only similar ones are the factors leading to applying and case studie (mine was on elderly person moving to care home lol) i'll have a go at them 1, have seen the site but guessing - good communication skills and empathy 2, i put something along lines of - main factors i want to help people who need some guidance and support in their lifes, i am a people person and like to help out and try my hand at things 3, skills- good listener, good communication, intrest in people, like helping/interacting with others, can demonstrate common knowlege, quick leaner good at turning my hand to things, genuine intrest in people the case study most the answers are usually (were in my case) hidden in the case study hope this helps x

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KA92 Other BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,412	thanks it really does

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alexmum Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	i have applied to go on that course too, what uni are you attending

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alexmum Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	i am applying to do that course x

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alexmum Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	i got the same as you, is see you live in dundee, i am in perth, i have the same as you, been pushed through to stage 2. It is a tricky one and the case study does not give anything away so i think alot if it will be assumption. let me know how you get on, we chat on msn if you wish,

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