Tajinder Dhesi

An energetic, committed and flexible social worker with a proven track record in multi-cultural care, advice, counselling and case management. Possessing sound judgement in assessing peoples' needs with the determination and diplomacy to act upon subsequent requirements. An approachable team worker who has the ability to display initiative whilst remaining emotionally resilient and maintaining effective control.

Personal Projects - Actively Seeking Work

(2008-01)

Personal Development

• Helping Raise my Niece and Nephew
• Improving Computer Skills
• Music, Writing etc.

Advisor (Voluntary) - Coventry Refugee Centre - Coventry

(2007-06 - 2007-12)

• Interviewing Clients
• Resolve Asylum Related Issues
• Advise Clients Regarding Personal Issues

Educational Social Work - Swiss Social Work Agency

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

Working case by case resolving concerns regarding children.

• Assess child's home/school for potential problems
• Targeted to end individual truancy, and resolve underlying problems

Social Worker - East Birmingham Family Service Unit - East Birmingham

(1992-11 - 1995-04)

Resolved cases from statutory generic case load.

• Identify key issues faced by clients
• Implement an agreed upon strategy to resolve key issues

Family Worker - Cornerstone Family Centre

(1989-01 - 1990-08)

Youth Worker - Various locations throughout Coventry City - Coventry

(1983-01 - 1990-08)

Social Work Course - Coventry University (2000-01 - 2000-12)

CQSW (Diploma in Social Work) - University of Liverpool (1990-09 - 1993-12)

A Levels - English Literature, English Language, Sociology - Coundon Court School, Coventry (1984-01 - 1986-12)

O Level/CSE - English Language, Integrated Humanities, English Literature, Art, Chemistry - Coundon Court School, Coventry (1982-01 - 1984-12)