Social Work Personal Statement

A person once said to me that you need to figure out your purpose in life and wholeheartedly pursue that goal. I didn't know for a while what my purpose was until I came across a quote that made me open my eyes to what I am destined to do. It simply said that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. I realized that my passion is reflected in taking care of others who can't take care of themselves. Having always had the urge to support someone during a vulnerable stage in their life, I believe I possess the necessary skills and qualities to pursue a profession where the main focus is centered on other people. My commitment and motivation to study Social Work is a direct result from the experiences I have encountered in my life. I come from a
In my personal life my grandmother suffers from severe dementia this has not only affected her but the family as a whole. It meant that she needed the care to function on a day to day basis from her immediate family. I have learned that support doesn't only comprise of providing care which involves specific individual needs and interests, but also ensuring that you encourage independence and choice whilst minimising stress. Assisting my grandmother enabled me to strengthen my skills such as communicating effectively, adapt to challenging situations quickly and fulfilling a variety of roles as and when it is required. My voluntary experience working with a community support youth worker has also further allowed to expand my passion to become a social worker. By participating in the role of aiding young people into the next step of adulthood, I have gained the skill set to offer support and use them during activities that enable 'soft skills' development, such as controlling volatile emotions and building