Rebecca Horton

Dedicated and self-motivated social services worker with a strong commitment to building trust and advocating for clients from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Specialized in mental health, family violence, and homelessness. Recognized for being respectful and compassionate, with a professional approach supported by 10 years of experience. A defining characteristic of my career is my unwavering dedication to caring for others.

• Received a place on the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement in Bachelor of Social Science in 2010 and 2014.
• Most recent grades in Bachelor of Social Science: Psychology (DI), Sociology of Race & Ethnicity (DI), Drama (HD), Quantitative Research Methods (HD).

Friend’s Mentor Program, Anglicare Victoria, Box Hill, VIC, 2014 - 2016

Duties: Drove a primary school aged child from their school to their foster home on a weekly basis, as well as occasional babysitting to support the foster placement.

Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Salvation Army, Ashburton, VIC, 2014-2015

Duties: Sorted through community donations on a weekly basis, managing input and output on the shelves, working in a team of volunteers and paid employees.

Mother and Baby Support Program, Camcare, Camberwell, VIC, 2012

Duties: Provided babysitting for children aged two and under while their mothers participated in a support group for first-time mothers at risk of postnatal depression.

World Vision Kid’s Hope Mentor, Uniting Church, Glen Waverley, VIC, 2010-2011

Spent one hour a week with a disadvantaged child at a primary school, building up a supportive relationship over an 18-month period, assisting the child with emotional and social development.

Material Aid/Christmas Appeal, UnitingCare Harrison, Wantirna South, VIC, 2009 - 2011

Duties: Interviewed and assessed walk-in clients for material aid support, working alongside the Intake, Assessment and Planning workers, performing extensive data entry into the SHIP program, facilitating distribution of gifts in the Operation Santa Christmas Appeal.

Children’s Disability Support, Interchange Outer East, Ferntree Gully, VIC, 2008-2010

Duties: Accompanied a group of primary school aged children with disabilities on all-day outings, worked alongside a team of volunteers and paid employees, responding quickly and sensitively to challenges.