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Empathy: As a teacher, I have developed a strong sense of empathy by understanding students' needs, emotions, and challenges. This empathy would allow me to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide the necessary support and care. Communication skills: Teachers excel in communication, as they regularly interact with students, parents, and colleagues. Effective communication is essential in social care, as it involves actively listening to individuals, understanding their concerns, and expressing empathy and support. My experience as a teacher gives me an advantage in this regard. Problem-solving ability: Teachers often encounter various challenges in the classroom and must find creative solutions to address them. This problem-solving mindset would be valuable in social care, where I would face different situations and need to develop strategies to support individuals in need. Patience and resilience: Teaching requires immense patience and resilience when dealing with diverse student needs and behaviours. Similarly, social care often involves working with individuals who may be going through difficult times or facing personal challenges. My experience as a teacher has equipped me with the patience and resilience needed to support individuals effectively. Knowledge of child development and behaviour: Teachers are well-versed in child development, understanding the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of children's growth. This knowledge would be highly relevant in social care, particularly when working with children or young individuals, as it allows me to provide appropriate guidance and interventions. Organizational skills: Teachers are skilled at managing multiple tasks, planning lessons, and coordinating activities. These organizational skills would translate well into social care, where I may have to juggle various responsibilities, appointments, and paperwork efficiently. Advocacy and support: Teachers often advocate for their students' needs and act as their advocates in school settings. This advocacy and support role aligns closely with social care, where I would be working to ensure individuals receive the necessary resources, services, and support to improve their well-being. Adaptability: Teachers are accustomed to adapting their teaching approaches and strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. This adaptability would be invaluable in social care, where I would encounter individuals with unique needs and circumstances, requiring me to adjust my approach accordingly.^& ^&As a classroom teacher, Head Teacher Welfare and Year Adviser, I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a result of these skills, I have always had an excellent rapport and was able to form strong relationships with students, staff and parents/carers. I believe as a result of these skills I will be able to form strong relationships with clients and their families. I will enjoy sitting and talking to them about their life, having a general conversation, teaching them how to do something or just being an active listener. ^&

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Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster