Alison Forde Social Worker I have been working for North Somerset Council since 1998; initially my role was that of Support Worker, working with children and young people in Foster Care and Care Leavers. My role changed following the implementation of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 to that of a Leaving Care Personal Advisor. In 2004 I was seconded to undertake the Social Worker Degree at the University West of England and qualified as a Social Worker in 2007. Following my qualification I worked in the Referral and Assessment Team, my role in this team involved working with children in need, child protection and court work. I found this work very interesting and challenging and it gave me great insight into the experiences of children and young people at the initial stages of coming into foster care. I have been working in the Fostering Team since 2011; I supervise/support carers in their role of caring for children and young people who are looked after. I am keen to learn about new theories and working practises to assist myself and carers to improve the outcomes for the children and young people in foster carer. I am involved in the recruitment and retention of carers and very much enjoy being part of this team. Louise Lynch Social Worker
Alison Forde Social Worker I have been working for North Somerset Council since 1998; initially my role was that of Support Worker, working with children and young people in Foster Care and Care Leavers. My role changed following the implementation of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 to that of a Leaving Care Personal Advisor. In 2004 I was seconded to undertake the Social Worker Degree at the University West of England and qualified as a Social Worker in 2007. Following my qualification I worked in the Referral and Assessment Team, my role in this team involved working with children in need, child protection and court work. I found this work very interesting and challenging and it gave me great insight into the experiences of children and young people at the initial stages of coming into foster care. I have been working in the Fostering Team since 2011; I supervise/support carers in their role of caring for children and young people who are looked after. I am keen to learn about new theories and working practises to assist myself and carers to improve the outcomes for the children and young people in foster carer. I am involved in the recruitment and retention of carers and very much enjoy being part of this team. Louise Lynch Social Worker
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