I spoke to Rebekah Pierre; expert by experience, author, journalist, and BASW professional officer about;
-her journey into social work
-international social work
-Challenges for newly qualified social workers
-Valuing experts by experience in social work
-Language and words that don't fit in social work
-How NQSW's can advocate for the children they are working with

To follow Rebekah and read more of her work:

Twitter @RebekahPierre92

Diary extracts from care journal: https://t.co/cKLsQxKwhL

Guardian article on care review: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/23/children-social-care-review-england-communities

Guardian article on unregulated placements: I was placed in an adult hostel at 17 – and I can tell you, the British state is an appalling parent | Rebekah Pierre | The Guardian

Support Rebekah's latest project:
Free Loaves on Fridays: The Care System As Told By People Who Actually Get It by Rebekah Pierre: Unbound

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