I have acquired a wealth of experience working in social care through placements and as a care assistant. I possess good interpersonal skills that are very helpful in developing relationships and providing better support. My first caring job was looking after my own child, which developed my caring ...More I have acquired a wealth of experience working in social care through placements and as a care assistant. I possess good interpersonal skills that are very helpful in developing relationships and providing better support. My first caring job was looking after my own child, which developed my caring skills for others. I then worked with a couple as a live-in carer. The wife had poor mobility and was very frail, requiring support with personal hygiene. The husband suffered from dementia; however, he managed his personal care and needed reminders to attend his hospital appointments due to the impact of his condition. I then moved on to work with adults aged 18 to 65 who were suffering from mental health problems. It was at a rehabilitation centre where clients were supported in developing skills for daily living. When individuals have been in hospital with enduring mental health issues, some tend to lose their day-to-day functioning. After my contract ended, I worked in an inpatient environment (hospital) for over ten years, where I assisted patients with their daily living skills alongside qualified nurses to deliver effective care. This included carrying out general observations and reporting to qualified nursing staff, recording relevant information about patients, and promoting the continuation of care. During my time in the inpatient hospital, I applied to train as a social worker to enhance my skills and make a difference in people's lives by supporting them through difficult times, advocating for them, and fighting against injustices they faced. Throughout my course, I continued working part-time with vulnerable adults. I am currently working with adults with mental health conditions, supporting them in arranging packages of care, safeguarding them from potential harm, and ensuring they have suitable accommodation. I have no experience with catheter care, stoma care, PEG feeds, or hoisting, but I am willing to learn to provide the best care for the individuals I will be looking after. I have a passion for cooking and achieved a distinction in Food and Nutrition at GCSE. I understand the importance of adults maintaining a healthy, balanced diet for good health. I am happy to cook according to individuals' preferences. I have a good sense of humour and am able to take things lightly, which helps make people comfortable during what could be unpleasant or stressful moments. I have found that this approach has a positive effect on some individuals. I do not smoke and cannot work in a household with pets due to the impact they have on my partner's asthma. My rates are negotiable depending on the specific care needs of the individual. I am a driver but am only comfortable driving my own car. I would prefer two weeks on and one week off or weekend-only live-in vacancies.