Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
References
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Sara Cheam

Summary

Compassionate social work student with understanding of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance from critical and anti-oppressive frameworks. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and an undying passion to foster inclusive and safe environments that uphold the needs and rights of all.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Tag 5
06.2023 - Current
  • Support the development of confidence and community connection through dialogue and engaging in social events
  • Advocated for the needs and wellbeing of service users to ensure their rights are upheld
  • Maintaining strong interpersonal relationships to foster spaces of understanding and trust

Social Work Placement

Happy Paws Happy Hearts
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed rapport with diverse clients, displaying empathy and understanding for various cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
  • Facilitated skill-building workshops for clients, empowering them to achieve greater independence and fun
  • Developed organisational project plans to in support of future placement students and cultural frameworks

Emergency Relief Officer

Wesley Mission Queensland
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.

APS 4

Services Australia
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Administrative support to vulnerable peoples seeking financial aid
  • Developed tailored resolution skills to ensure appropriate support and referrals were provided as needed
  • Applied organizational framework to ensure adherence to a transparent decision-making process
  • Time management of calls to provide effective support

Education

Batchelor of Social Work -

QUT
Brisbane
2025

Skills

  • Organisational skills
  • Case-management and project management
  • Deep sense of empathy and patience
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Prioritises integrity and transparency
  • Critical decision making
  • Inclusive
  • Cultural humility

Additional Information

Other

Blue card

Yellow card

Fully insured vehicle

Class C drivers license


References

Roddy (Tag 5 Team Leader)

0404 484 957

Heather (Social worker)

0437 837 009

Rachel (Services Australia Team leader)

0448873942

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Tag 5
06.2023 - Current

Social Work Placement

Happy Paws Happy Hearts
02.2023 - 06.2023

Emergency Relief Officer

Wesley Mission Queensland
01.2022 - 02.2023

APS 4

Services Australia
01.2020 - 01.2021

Batchelor of Social Work -

QUT
Sara Cheam