I have worked in social care since 2008 initially as a care and support worker with adults with learning and physical disabilities, older adults and in mental health. In 2012 I qualified as a social worker and worked for a local authority in children’s services in an Assessment team, Disabled Children’s team, a Young Adults Preparation for Adulthood team and then in fostering. In the fostering team I took a lead for the part of the service dedicated to planned breaks for parents and carers of children with disabilities as well as time as a supervising social worker and in the referral and duty team. I also have a lot of experience supporting young people with disabilities into adult social care. I am very happy to be continuing my career supporting people with disabilities at Fostering Together.