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Social Work often receives a bad press but it is an intellectually, emotionally and practically challenging profession which, in order to help people effectively, needs to attract the best candidates. This book takes a personal and human approach and presents a Newly Qualified Social Workers experience, reflections and gentle advice on the training process and early years of a Social Work career.

Written in an accessible and honest style, it gives a fresh perspective at a time when there is a national turning-point in Social Service reform. It highlights the positive and negative aspects of becoming a Social Worker and is grounded in real service user cases. For those embarking on or thinking about a career in social work, this book will be an invaluable read.

It is so refreshing to see a newly qualified social worker producing a book about their experience of challenges and joys of social work education and their first steps as a social worker. A valuable contribution.
Professor Harry Ferguson, Nottingham University

...What was apparent was how Rebecca reminds the reader why they entered the profession and the importance of not becoming jaded so that social workers continue to offer the support and resources that young people need to make positive changes in their lives, in short at times the book was inspiring.
Matthew Smith, University of Cumbria

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Starting Social Work

Reflections of a Newly Qualified Social Worker

First published in 2014 by Critical Publishing Ltd.

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The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this publication, but assumes no responsibility for any errors, inaccuracies, inconsistencies and omissions. Likewise every effort has been made to contact copyright holders. If any copyright material has been reproduced unwittingly and without permission the Publisher will gladly receive information enabling them to rectify any error or omission in subsequent editions.

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Dedication

Reid Finlay

The first few months of my Masters course in social work were somewhat overshadowed by how much I was struggling financially. I was several thousand pounds in debt, couldnt afford to pay rent and could only afford one meal a day. I was working every evening and weekend to try and earn enough to continue my course but I soon realised that I would not be able to sustain my lifestyle for two years. Anyone who has struggled with money will know the pervasive impact it has on your life. It is a source of constant worry, stress and sadness. I was very low for many weeks. Knowing how much I wanted to do social work, and knowing that I couldnt afford to, was heartbreaking.

One evening in late October, I remember clearly, I was sitting at a bus stop in the outer suburbs of Sheffield after another evening shift as a social carer. It was dark and cold and pouring down with rain. My bus was typically late. After 40 minutes of waiting I burst into tears. I remember literally sobbing in the street. Luckily there was no one around to see me as the pathetic mess I was. As I started to pull myself together, my Mum rang me. To this day I still believe that phone call was a miracle.

Mum knew I had been struggling with money and had rung to tell me that her Uncle Reid, who had met me twice as a young child, was willing to pay off all my debts, pay my rent for two years and provide me with a weekly income. Reid was willing to do all that because he knew from my Mum just how much I wanted to be a social worker. Unsurprisingly, I reverted to uncontrollable sobbing.

Because of Reid, I was able to continue the course; and without the constant worry of lack of money. Reid gave me the two greatest academic years of my life. I spent every day learning how to help people to the best of my ability. He enabled me to spend my time concentrating on the thing I love most in the world.

I completed the course in July 2012 and graduated in January 2013. I was waiting until my Graduation Day to tell Reid exactly how much he had done for me; to tell him that completing this Masters and qualifying as a social worker is my proudest achievement to date; to tell him thank you.

I found out in October 2012, almost two years exactly since the miracle, that Reid passed away in the night. It was sudden but it was peaceful.

I am filled with incredible guilt and sadness that I did not tell Reid what he meant to me sooner. Reid barely knew me but was willing to give his money to see me fulfil my dream. My admiration for him is indescribable.

My Mum has told me that before he died, Reid put aside enough money for me to start a PhD. Something I desperately want to do but never in my wildest dreams thought I could afford.

I want you to know Reid, that because of you I spend every day trying to help some of the most vulnerable children in our society. With social work I have found my purpose in life. The work I do and the people I work with complete me.

I am devastated that the world no longer has you in it. My memories of you are as a kind and gentle man and I promise to work tirelessly to ensure that your generosity continues through me.

All I can really say (and what I should have said a long time ago) is Thank you.

Rest in peace, Reid.

Meet the author

Rebecca Joy Novell

Rebecca Joy Novell is a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) working for a charity in Sheffield which works with homeless young people. She graduated from The University of Sheffield in 2012 with a Masters in social work. Rebecca has been involved with youth justice for five years in a variety of voluntary and paid roles, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Criminal Justice. She was recently elected to the Professional Assembly for The College of Social Work and regularly blogs for The Guardians Social Care Network.

Acknowledgements

The process of writing this book has made me realise just how lucky I am; I owe a lot of thanks to a lot of people. I would like to thank my parents, Emma Mulliner and everyone who took the time to proofread my ramblings. Thanks to Di for taking a chance on me. But I would also like to thank all those people who have carried me through the lowest moments in my life and have led me to this happy moment; Mum, Dad, Nanna, Reid, Miss Allen, the nine LGGS girls, G2, G1, Louise and Mr Leitch.

Thanks to my Godfather Brian who taught me to see the good in everyone. To Andy for being the best cornerman I could ever ask for. To the women who continue to challenge and inspire me as a social worker: Nora and Nell. And to my partner, Rob, who has spent numerous evenings dealing with all my worries. While Ive not known you for very long, youve helped me through a life-time of problems. Wherever we find ourselves in ten years, know that you saved me.

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