Writing about yourself as introduction to project service users- my brain has stopped working!

[loopylou05]

Hoping to get back to full time work and it can't happen in my current role so I have applied and have an interview for a new project (care sector). Part of the process is a service visit to the project where I will meet staff and service users. I have a huge big blank piece of paper that I have to fill about myself so the residents can read about me before I go.

I have no idea where to start!! Everytime I start I think why the hell eould thry want to know that. I'm well educated, professional but I can't even write a paragraph about myself. Dear god someone please help me or slap me or something!

[SwiftRelease]

Whats exact remit?
Is it your role rather than actually you they want to know about?

[loopylou05]

Its very vague and its deliberately so I think! Just says ' this info will be shared with service users on your visit, any other information you wish to share ( eg hobbies or interests)'
I have started off with basic who I am, where I grew up, why I choose my career, things I do outside of work. I'm trying to put across my sense of humour but its not working and i have no clue if what I've included is even relevant. Oh dear!

[Greenandcabbagelooking]

I would write something along these lines. Feel free to use it and amend as necessary.

My name is Green Cabbage and I am an Occupational Therapist here at Occupational Therapy Ltd. I have been an Occupational Therapist for 5 years, first for OcTher London for 3 years and here for the last two.

I was born and grew up in West London, and did my degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of London between 2006 and 2009. I specialise in Occupational Therapy for children. I really enjoy working with children and seeing them learn new skills.

I am married to Jo Bloggs, who is a Greengrocer. We have two children called Poppy and Sam, and a dog called Rusty.

I like riding my bike with my husband and children when it's sunny, and baking cake when it's not. I also like running and doing salsa dancing. My favourite food is Brussel sprouts, and my least favourite food is chocolate.

I look forward to meeting everyone, staff and service users, at Occupational Therapy Ltd.

Green Cabbage.

[SwiftRelease]

Can you re-orientate it from their pov? What would they need/want to know, what relevant?
Eg i don't know the service, but in generic terms, wd want to know:

1. you're good at what you do - so your skills, experience
   
2. Why you want to work in this service
   
3. That you're a kind/empathic/rounded human being so yes, hobbies, interests

[loopylou05]

Thanks for the pointers! Iv written it out and I'll have hubby take a look when he is home. I really want the job and I think the nerves got in the way!