I am a third year Social Care student at the Institute of Technology Tralee.I have a passion for working with disadvantaged people and groups. I have a particular interest in the areas of Family Support, Addiction, Mental Health, Child Protection, Care Leavers, and disadvantaged youths.I have completed two work placements as part of the course. My first placement was in Springboard which is a family support service. Working there was a great experience for me as I learned a huge amount from my time there. I learnt valuable skills such as teamwork, one to one work, communication, confidentiality, advocacy, empathy and the importance of humour.My second placement was in Talbot Grove addiction treatment centre. I found this placement very challenging. There was a huge amount of learning in it for me from both a professional and personal point of view.I am a very driven and open-minded individual. I am always open to new learning and ways of improving my skills and knowledge base. I feel that I have a considerable amount of skills, knowledge and life experience that makes me a valuable asset to any team or group that I am involved in.