Youth Worker Application Cover Letter - Child Protection Role

This is a cover letter from an experienced self-employed professional applying for a Youth Worker position within the Department of Child Protection. The applicant, a dentist by profession with a strong interest in social services, highlights their skills in customer service, teamwork, working under pressure, and interpersonal communication. They emphasize their experience in diagnosing and treating patients, establishing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The cover letter also includes the applicant's educational background, including an Advanced Diploma of Oral Health, a Masters in Oral Pathology, and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. The document is contributed by a student and available on Desklib, a platform offering study tools for students.

Cover letter
October 1, 2021
Department of child protection
Whyalla, Limestone Coast, Adelaide Metro
RE: Experienced self-employed worker for hire of Youth Worker
Dear recruiter,
As an ambitious professional with extensive social skill services and experienced self-employer,
I was excited to learn about the vacancy of Child and youth worker-Residential care in your
department. Even though I’m a dentist by profession, but I was compelled to contact you as I
have high interest in social services and I want my career highlight in this department. I believe
my skills and my knowledge will make me considered as am an ideal candidate for this job role.
I have worked in high pressure environment and in high deadlines as I strive for positive
outcomes through application of my abilities and skills. Further I have huge experience in
dealing with customers and taking initiatives and also to help vulnerable children. If you are
looking for a candidate who dedicated, motivated, personable individual and engaging to fulfill
your job position of youth worker position, I urge you to please review my enclosed CV and
details. My background as a self-entrepreneur can provide a solid blend of working directly with
people in need along with my accomplished academic records and degrees.
Enclosed, please find my CV for your review. I am looking forward to contacting you within one
month so that we can discuss the next steps in your recruitment process. In closing, I would like
to thank you for your valuable time and consideration of my candidacy for the job role.
Sincerely
Name

FIRST NAME LAST NAME
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EDUCATION
15/2/2020
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health, TAFE SA, Australia
(Current student)
30/12/2005 -30/12/2007
Masters in Oral Pathology, University of Baghdad, Iraq
(Completed)
15/9/1996- 15/9/2001
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Baghdad, Iraq
(Completed)
SKILLS
 Strong customer service skills
 Good team player
 Ability to work under pressure
 Willing to provide reliable support to children
and young people in the time of need
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Strong record keeping skills
 High attention to detail
 Commitment to improving and
understanding life of young people
EXPERIENCE
1/3/2010 – 1/3/2014
Dentist, Self-Employed, Iraq
Responsibilities:
 Diagnosing oral diseases.
 Promoting oral health and disease prevention.
 Establish treatment plans to maintain the oral health of patient.
 Monitoring growth and development of teeth and jaws.
 Performing surgical procedure on teeth, bone and associated tissue.
 Keep patient recording.
 Collaborate with other team members including hygienist and lab technicians.
1/3/2007– 1/3/2014
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Specialized Dentist, Iraqi Government position in different specialized medical center
in the capital Baghdad
Responsibilities:
 Providing dental care and support across several medical centers
 Diagnosing oral diseases
 Promoting oral health and disease prevention.
 Establishing treatment plans to maintain the oral health of patients.
 Monitoring growth and development of teeth and jaws
 Performing surgical procedures on teeth, bones and associated tissue.
 Keeping patient records.
 Collaborating with other team members including hygienist and lab technicians.
ACTIVITIES
Professional memberships:
Member of Iraqi Association
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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