Debbie Pollard - Family Resource Worker

"I grew up in a mining family in Nottinghamshire. I saw the strike, the pit closures and the damage done within close-knit communities. I wanted to put something back. I've worked with adults and children, in residential units and in the community.

I love my job and the sense of doing something that's important and worthwhile. Now I know what I can do to help people, and the difference I can make."

Debbie took a course in social care after her GSCEs and started her first full-time job, working with adults with learning disabilities, at 18. As her career progressed she completed a number of courses and is now taking NVQ level 4 in care, which will qualify her to go on and study for a degree in social work. Debbie enjoys the work-life balance social care allows her, and outside of work enjoys spending time with her family.