Social Care Foundation Degree - leading to full BA (Hons) Social Work Degree at Canterbury Christ Church University
Tayo has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) Social Work degree from Canterbury Christ Church University after studying her foundation years at London South East Colleges University Centre. Achieving an amazing 2:1 grade, she has recently started a brand new job as a Newley Qualified Social Worker.
Tayo came to the University Centre after working in a variety of different jobs such as data analyst, makeover studio coordinator and hospital receptionist. A burning ambition to find a meaningful career using her people skills and a desire to work with young people eventually led her to our doors“My own instincts led me right here I have to say; I researched a number of different routes into social work and this one looked the best option for me. Bringing up two very young children meant I was looking for flexibility, somewhere not far from home and the ability to study the first two years of my degree in the College. I definitely made the right choice.
“The 100-day work placement during my second year was truly inspiring and the knowledge and skills I acquired there meant I had to think on my feet at all times.
“I continued with this work on a two day per week contract after the completion of my final degree year - it was the gift that kept on giving. My abilities to handle real-life situations and help young people through very difficult periods during their lives gave me great fulfilment as well as a new-found confidence. It gave me immense job satisfaction and I’ve never been so sure about the career I wish to pursue.
“I would like to thank my absolutely brilliant tutors Brenda and Tricia for the awe-inspiring teaching and direction they gave, the relentless support and constant encouragement - even during some of the more difficult stages of the course - they kept me focussed and on-track.”
