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Grace Brennan

Blanchardstown

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Social Worker

HSE Adult Mental Health Services
Dublin North, Ireland
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Personally managed caseload supported by practice teacher.
  • Gathered and researched information about community mental health needs or resources on an individualised basis.
  • Assessed needs of each service user, including harmful behaviours towards themselves and others.
  • Conducted home visits, and communicated with families with consent.
  • Participated in weekly Multi-Disciplinary team meetings, and co-ordinated with team members informally outside of meetings.
  • Prepared and maintained required records and reports.
  • Encouraged service users to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Advocated for service users through court proceedings, with Dublin City Council, schools, community services and with local TD's, when necessary and with consent.

Student Social Worker

TUSLA-Child and Family Agency
Blanchardstown, Ireland
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted home visits to assess the safety, well-being, and needs of children and families.
  • Managed own caseload throughout placement, including home visits, case noting, organising meetings with parents, children, schools, and other relevant organisations.
  • Rapport building with families, colleagues and other relevant services.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Participated in ongoing training in relation to professional development.
  • Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
  • Utilized evidence based practices when working with clients towards desired outcomes.
  • Developed individualized service plans with families in order to address their identified goals.
  • Worked within the legal frameworks of the Child and Family Agency.

Deli Assistant

Eurospar
Blanchardstown, Ireland
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Built rapport with regular customers, management, and other staff members.
  • Attended all staff meetings in order to ensure I was up to date with protocols.
  • Engaged in training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies (Social Work)

Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
04-2024

Skills

  • Client Confidentiality
  • Safety Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Service User Advocacy
  • People Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Knowledge of Mental Health and Disability Policies and services
  • Client Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Person-Centred care
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cultural Competency

Additional Information

I am a highly motivated student hoping to gain experience in a social work/social care related field. Specifically interested in the field of mental health/disability services with adults and children alike due to positive placement experience in Adult Mental Health Services within the HSE, and due to personal experience. I am motivated to improve circumstances for those in need of these specific services and believe that i have developed the skills and knowledge needed to work in this field through my 4 year Social Work course in Trinity College Dublin, and the related 3 month placements completed.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Social Worker

HSE Adult Mental Health Services
09.2023 - 12.2023

Student Social Worker

TUSLA-Child and Family Agency
09.2022 - 12.2022

Deli Assistant

Eurospar
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies (Social Work)

Trinity College Dublin

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