Introduction
The aim of this assignment is to reflect on learning from practical experiences in social care to date.
So, therefore, I will be writing a critical review based on time management and organisation skill, teamwork, communication and knowledge, skills and values.
Time management and Organizational Skills
My work placement was challenging as a result of my tight schedules ranging from family, college, etc. I had to go to placement five days a week (Monday to Friday). Arrives home in the evening, attend to my family. Above all, my placement environment was stressful because it was an Intellectual disability setting with service-users; a vast variety of problems with which are unique. I witnessed challenging behaviour like self -harm, …show more content…
I have learnt and developed many skills that will be a great attribute to me in my career as a social care practitioner. Some of these skills have included learning how to manage a Person Centred Plan, gaining practical experience in solving a wide variety of cases involving people with intellectual disabilities, improving my overall knowledge on disability awareness and most importantly learning that I can make a positive impact in any social care field that I wish to pursue. I am fully aware that becoming successful, fully trained social care worker does not happen overnight but takes years of hard work and practice. However, seeing the positive impact that I can make of people's lives with my career is the inspiration I need to go on and succeed. It is a long journey to get where I want to be, one that started years ago and is set to continue for a good time to come. This journey will change who I am, will change who I will become but only for the better. With the knowledge that I am gaining from my social care class, the lessons I am learning about myself I am sure that I will evolve into a fully competent and successful social care
The aim of this assignment is to reflect on learning from practical experiences in social care to date.
So, therefore, I will be writing a critical review based on time management and organisation skill, teamwork, communication and knowledge, skills and values.
Time management and Organizational Skills
My work placement was challenging as a result of my tight schedules ranging from family, college, etc. I had to go to placement five days a week (Monday to Friday). Arrives home in the evening, attend to my family. Above all, my placement environment was stressful because it was an Intellectual disability setting with service-users; a vast variety of problems with which are unique. I witnessed challenging behaviour like self -harm, …show more content…
I have learnt and developed many skills that will be a great attribute to me in my career as a social care practitioner. Some of these skills have included learning how to manage a Person Centred Plan, gaining practical experience in solving a wide variety of cases involving people with intellectual disabilities, improving my overall knowledge on disability awareness and most importantly learning that I can make a positive impact in any social care field that I wish to pursue. I am fully aware that becoming successful, fully trained social care worker does not happen overnight but takes years of hard work and practice. However, seeing the positive impact that I can make of people's lives with my career is the inspiration I need to go on and succeed. It is a long journey to get where I want to be, one that started years ago and is set to continue for a good time to come. This journey will change who I am, will change who I will become but only for the better. With the knowledge that I am gaining from my social care class, the lessons I am learning about myself I am sure that I will evolve into a fully competent and successful social care