Some Question You May Be Asked In a Social Care Job Interview

So you found out that you have an inclination towards social care. Now that you have had your qualifications it’s time to land a job. Here are some of the questions you might want to work on since they will most probably be asked in social care jobs in Greater London:

1.    What kind of people or groups you think you will be working with and what do you think your role would be?

This is the kind of question which will only show the interviewer whether you are really interested in the job and know what the job entails. This would be more valid if he candidate comes from another country with not the similar rules and regulations.

2.     Do you have examples to show your effective contribution to team work?

The answer to this question will help the employer to know whether you are a good team player and if you will blend well with your fellow social workers and also management team. As you may well know social care is all about empathy and also listening to communicating well. You might want to base your answer on a particular instance where you had listened to your colleague and provided support adequately.

3.    Has there been a stressful experience in your life? And how did you cope with it?

While the question might take you by surprise, the worse answer you can give is that you never get stressed. What the interviewer really wants to know is whether you can identify your stress level and whether you can handle situations under stress.

Social Workers in Hospitals

A visit to the hospital can be a stressful event, and medical problems sometimes influence other areas of life. The goal of the social worker is to help the patient find solutions to many problems, including problems of everyday life and dealing with difficult situations. Social workers are part of the health care team. They have the professional training necessary to help patients and their families adapt and cope with the medical, emotional and practical problems associated with their illness, hospitalization and treatment.

It is useful to talk to a hospital social worker in London:

•    When you and your family have difficulty adjusting to the condition and your treatment.
•    When feelings of grief and discouragement persist.
•    When family conflicts limit your ability to cope with the situation, your illness and your treatment.
•    When financial, emotional, personal or practical difficulties arise.
•    When you believe that a child or adult is being abused.
•    When you live from the loneliness, isolation or rejection of the family.

How can a hospital social worker in London help you?

Here are some ways:

•    Individual and Couple Counselling and Therapy Services
•    Intervention with families and groups
•    Patient Advocacy
•    Prevention and education focused on health and wellness
•    Hospital discharge planning
•    Identification of available resources and liaison with community partners

Confidentiality

Communications are private and confidential. In other words, in most cases, your hospital social worker does not have the right to disclose information obtained from you to anyone without your permission, except to a member of your health care team.