As a trained social worker, I spent nine years in various local authority roles, before ending up on a fostering team. I had a strong feeling foster carers were not fully supported and wanted to make a difference. I have also taken a counselling course as I think you need specific skills to talk to someone in a state of anxiety.
No two cases are ever the same. You can be dealing with misery every day so you have to stay positive, although sometimes it can be difficult to stay calm when you see how foster carers are treated. It's essential to remain professional when feeling frustrated.
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