Destiny Salerno Mercieca
Marsaskala
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable social welfare professional with a proactive attitude. Recent graduate with a commitment to continuous learning. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Welfare Professional
Directorate of Alternative Care (FSWS)
Santa Venera
2023.10 - Current
- Supervising sessions between parents and children by ensuring and promoting positive interactions and relationships
- Writing factual reports about the sessions
- Liaising with other professional from other departments regarding client progress
Event Organiser
The Anvil Pub
Saint Julian's
2021.09 - Current
- Organizing, promoting and hosting events at The Anvil Pub
Supporter
Dog Sanctuary
Thessaloniki
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Volunteered at a dog sanctuary
Child Support Worker
Foundation of Education Services
Marsaskala
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Adapting the programme of activities to be suitable to the child in your care
- Delivering a programme of activities that is interesting, valuable and appropriate to the children
- Evaluation of activity adaptation based on childs' needs, engagement, etc
Foundation of Education Services
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Adapting the programme of activities to be suitable to the child in your care
- Delivering a programme of activities that is interesting, valuable and appropriate to the children
- Evaluation of activity adaptation based on childs' needs, engagement, etc
Play Worker
Klabb 3-16 Foundation of Education Services
2021.05 - 2021.06
- Preparing and delivering the programme of activities to the children
- Implementing a variety of appropriate play opportunities including sports, games, crafts and learning activities for children
- Being responsible for ensuring the safety of children at the centre
Shop Cashier
R&R Grech
2019.10 - 2021.02
Summer Worker
BOV (House of the Four Winds)
Valletta
2019.08 - 2019.09
Education
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
University of Malta
Msida, Malta2023-11
Skills
- Organizational and planning skills
- Teamwork-oriented
- Decision-making
- Reliable
- Work well under pressure
- Creative
- Determined
- Empathic listener
- Good communicator
- Conflict resolution
- Dependable and responsible
- Written skills
- Verbal skills
- Digital skills
Volunteer Experience
Dog Sanctuary Supporter, 10/07/23, 31/07/23, Hopeland, Thessaloniki, Greece
Languages
Maltese, English, C2, C2, C2, C2, C2, Spanish, A2, A2, A2, A2, A2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/02
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Maltese
- Driving License: AM, B1, B
Languages
Maltese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Principles of Effective Writing - 21st November 2023
- General Data Protection Regulation Training - 7th December 2023
- Award in First Aid - 26th January 2024
- Using Camera to Record Live SAV Sessions - 4th April 2024
- Support Line 179 Training - 12th April 2024
- Safety Intervention Working with Adults Initial Training - 31st May 2024
- Dealing with Challenging Adolescents - 27th June 2024
- Resilience Programme - 18th July 2024
- Children's Journey Through Loss and Grief - 25th July 2024
- Award in Mental Health First Aid - 30th July 2024
- Working with Victims of Trauma - 30th July 2024
- Award in Paediatric First Aid - 31st July 2024
- Award in Mental Health Support - 6th August 2024
- Court Witnessing Training - 15th October 2024
- Disability Training to Staff providing Supervised Access Visits - 9th January 2025
- Parental Alienation Training - 23rd January 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Welfare Professional
Directorate of Alternative Care (FSWS)
2023.10 - Current
Supporter
Dog Sanctuary
2023.07 - 2023.07
Child Support Worker
Foundation of Education Services
2022.07 - 2022.09
Event Organiser
The Anvil Pub
2021.09 - Current
Foundation of Education Services
2021.07 - 2021.09
Play Worker
Klabb 3-16 Foundation of Education Services
2021.05 - 2021.06
Shop Cashier
R&R Grech
2019.10 - 2021.02
Summer Worker
BOV (House of the Four Winds)
2019.08 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
University of Malta