My main goal working in social care has just been to make life a little bit easier for children and young people who, like me, grew up facing challenges because of their circumstances.
I come from a mixed heritage background and was raised by my single mum on a council estate in Huddersfield. Various factors and difficult experiences in my life meant I had to grow up quickly. This gave me the drive to work hard and achieve my goal of becoming a social worker.
I realised I wanted to help children and young people see that there are other options and that they don't have to be defined by their circumstances. I'm very proud of where I started out in life as it has shaped me into the person I am today and helps me relate to others in my line of work.
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