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    Elizabeth Page is seeking a challenging position helping disadvantaged young people. She has considerable experience working with teenagers through both her career as a care assistant at a children's home and volunteering. She has strong communication, time management, and organizational skills developed through her psychology degree studies and various roles.

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    Elizabeth Page is seeking a challenging position helping disadvantaged young people. She has considerable experience working with teenagers through both her career as a care assistant at a children's home and volunteering. She has strong communication, time management, and organizational skills developed through her psychology degree studies and various roles.

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    Elizabeth Page is seeking a challenging position helping disadvantaged young people. She has considerable experience working with teenagers through both her career as a care assistant at a children's home and volunteering. She has strong communication, time management, and organizational skills developed through her psychology degree studies and various roles.

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    Elizabeth Page is seeking a challenging position helping disadvantaged young people. She has considerable experience working with teenagers through both her career as a care assistant at a children's home and volunteering. She has strong communication, time management, and organizational skills developed through her psychology degree studies and various roles.

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    48 Martin Road, Edinburgh EH11 3ZZ Tel: 01234 123456

    email: [email protected]

    ELIZABETH PAGE

    PERSONAL PROFILE
    NOTE: Profile summarises how candidates career aims align with the job she is applying for.

    Having recently gained a Psychology degree with the Open University, I am now seeking a
    challenging and fulfilling post helping disadvantaged young people. I have considerable
    experience in working with teenagers and, having studied alongside full-time work, have a
    proven willingness to learn and work hard.

    I am enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable and am able to relate well to young people. I
    enjoy helping and motivating others to achieve and fulfil their potential.

    KEY SKILLS
    NOTE: Candidate is able to emphasise her full range of skills through a skills-based CV. Bullet points
    are useful as they are more succinct and can be scanned quickly by reader.

    Effective communication skills

    I am currently responsible for helping young people with their physical needs and
    supporting them in coming to terms with their specific difficulties.
    I have excellent verbal communication skills and a sensitive but assertive
    approach to dealing with young peoples issues.
    I take responsibility for ensuring support sessions are not only fun but include
    learning development.

    Good time-management and planning skills


    My effective time-management skills enabled me to study successfully for my
    degree while working full time and running a busy home.
    My forward planning ensured that study assignments were completed on time
    and that I could attend residential schools without compromising family needs.

    Excellent organisational skills


    I take responsibility for coordinating and organising outings and activities at the
    childrens home.
    I negotiate and liaise with staff and external organisations.
    My duties include supervision and management of other volunteers at the New
    Horizon Project.
    EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
    20062011 BSc (Hons) Psychology 1st Class Honours The Open University

    Courses included

    Child development (Distinction)


    Working with young people
    Social psychology (Distinction)

    1987-1991 7 Standard Grades including English High School Edinburgh


    and Maths

    CAREER HISTORY
    NOTE: Provides evidence of working with children and young people in a variety of contexts both
    through paid employment and voluntary work.

    2001 - Care Assistant The Silken Umbrella Childrens Home


    Present Helping teenagers with additional needs in a residential childrens home

    1995-2001 Career break while bringing up two children

    NOTE: Although candidate specifies the reason for her career break, by using a skills-based CV she
    highlights her skills and downplays any gaps in career history.

    1993-1995 Nursing Auxiliary The Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh


    Helping nurses to feed, wash and dress patients, making beds, serving
    meals

    VOLUNTARY WORK
    2009 - Volunteer Support Worker New Horizon Project, Edinburgh
    Present Providing information to people in the 16-25 age range on specialist services
    (e.g. drugs and housing)
    Liaising with local organisations in order to maintain up-to-date information

    2002-2004 Volunteer The Princes Trust


    Acting as a volunteer, organising a sporting event for young people. This was
    an annual event, lasting a week, run at a holiday camp. Most of the young
    people there were either in care or were at risk of offending.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    Computer literate, knowledge of Windows 7, Excel and databases
    In-house training on welfare and benefits system and basic drug awareness
    Up-to-date CRB check
    Extensive knowledge of and interest in sport
    Clean driving licence and minibus certificate

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