I currently work as a child support worker, providing home help services for children and families, the ages I work with range from 18 months to 17 years old. I spent 4 years volunteering with a charity who provide respite care for children and young people who have disabilities and complex needs, (ages from 5 to approx 25) I worked as a seasonal support worker for the NCS program, supporting 16-17 years olds. Within my current role as a child support worker I support children and their families through home help services. I work with children with a range of complex needs including epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, autism and other learning disabilities. I support up to 3 children at a time in one service. The age of the children I currently work with range from 18 months to 17 years old. I have always been passionate about working with young people and children, I really enjoy the work and find it the most rewarding. I’m very enthusiastic and not afraid to be a bit silly when I’m with the children, I can have a laugh and joke with them and enjoy playing games.