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Chelsea Van Vuuren

Albion park,NSW

Summary

Recent graduate of the University of Wollongong in Social Work seeking a full-time or reliable part-time/casual position to utilize and expand current skills and knowledge gained from study and work placements. Interested in positions related to mental health, sexual health, domestic and family violence, working with women or children, or in housing and homelessness specific sectors.


I am extremely motivated worker who values dependability and flexibility, i am eager to be a valued worker who adopts and embraces a framework and model to ensure best practice. My most valuable skills can be seen specifically in my communication skills working 1:1 with individuals, along with my detailed note work and dependable character.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bar Attendant

Plough and Ale Inn
11.2023 - Current
  • Hospitality, food service, customer service, phone service, money handling, time management, co-worker cooperation, maintaining the area and service, taking bookings and supporting large events, RSA and RCG competencies.

Wellbeing Team

Kiama High school
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • While studying for my bachelor of social work degree I have completed a 500 hour unpaid student placement working within a wellbeing team with young people in a local public high school.
  • Working with young people 1:1 or in a group setting to improve wellbeing.
  • Liaising with internal school supports and with external organisations.
  • Organising and executing wellbeing school events and initiatives.
  • Creating an inclusive space for young people of different backgrounds/ identities and beliefs.
  • Navigating the school processes and options available to assist young people.

Team Member

Domino's Pizza
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Prep and make products, customer service, phone service, money handling, time management, co-worker cooperation, independent deliveries and service, maintaining the area and service.

Casework

Mackillop Family services
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • While studying for my bachelor of social work degree I have completed a 500 hour unpaid student placement doing casework for children in Out-of-home care.
  • Working with young people of all ages and families in out-of-home care.
  • Work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences/Work with a trauma-informed lens.
  • Liaise internally with other caseworkers, family time workers, family therapist and management.
  • Liaise externally with schools/DCJ/NGOs.
  • Writing reports, plans, case notes and legal documents.

Caregiver

Home Instead Aged Care
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Home helper services, personal assistance, companionship, medication assistance, housekeeping, respite, transport, knowledge and confidence working with vulnerable people, experience working with people who have a disability, trauma-informed care, conducting reports/safety checks.

Cinema Staff

Greater Union Cinemas
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeting customers, following timelines of movies and cleaning schedules, selling tickets, food, beverages and merchandise, cleaning cinemas and food preparation areas, communicating information to customers, using cash register to conduct sales, restocking and maintaining the general area.

Retail Assistant

IGA Parkside Plaza
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Greet visitors, customer service, follow Work Health and Safety policies, use Point of Sale system and cash register, check products for used by dates, restock food, maintain clean and tidy check out area and shop floor, experience serving cigarettes, knowledge of store products.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Wollongong
12.2024

Kanahooka High School -

Kanahooka High School
12.2020

Koonawarra Public School -

Koonawarra Public School
12.2014

Skills

  • Professional and flexible worker
  • Exceptional communication and active listening skills
  • Great attention to detail and problem solving
  • Developed personal and professional ethics
  • Motivated and dependable
  • Range of skills and knowledge based on social work principles
  • Effective time management and critical thinking skills

Certification

  • Working with Children check (WWCC)
  • National Police check

Timeline

Wellbeing Team

Kiama High school
07.2024 - 12.2024

Bar Attendant

Plough and Ale Inn
11.2023 - Current

Casework

Mackillop Family services
02.2023 - 05.2023

Caregiver

Home Instead Aged Care
07.2022 - 02.2023

Team Member

Domino's Pizza
04.2020 - 12.2023

Cinema Staff

Greater Union Cinemas
11.2019 - 03.2020

Retail Assistant

IGA Parkside Plaza
01.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Wollongong

Kanahooka High School -

Kanahooka High School

Koonawarra Public School -

Koonawarra Public School

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