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Leaving Care Worker North Yorkshire. Youth work volunteer and a lover of all thing's cats, bagels and wine.

York
Joined August 2011
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Happy results day! Even though I am no longer at Become I just cant stay away from Propel! <3 To all care experienced students check Propel by @Become1992 if you need any advice and support today! You can also call them 0800 023 2033 Propel - Become (becomecharity.org.uk)
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💻 Do you know, work with or support #CareExperienced young people applying for higher education? We are introducing a rolling webinar to help care-experienced students with navigating higher education. ⬇️ Share this with them, find out more & sign up: becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
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Look at this book written by one of my favourite people on the planet! Can't wait to get my copy! #mybestiewroteabook
Cover Reveal 🖤 Dante’s Inferno meets Euphoria in this fresh, contemporary YA: THE DARK WITHIN US by @jesspopps! OUT 1st AUGUST 2024🖤 Pre-Order Now: loom.ly/02uH1I0
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Jade Ward retweeted
🤔 Do you support a #CareExperienced young person who is going to/thinking about university? 💻 Make sure they contact their designated contact. The designated contact is there to help with all aspects of their university life. Find out who they are: becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
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Taking lunch out of the office today, so lucky to have this place so close. Beautiful day to have a wander ❤️
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🎉 Propel, our guide to higher and further education for #CareLeavers, has had a refresh on our website! 📚 If you are #CareExperienced and thinking about higher & further education then take a look at the support & information on offer: becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
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Thank you to all my wonderful colleagues at @Become1992 I'm going to miss you all loads ❤️❤️ I'll be following and cheering you in my next role. 🖤
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📢🎉📢1/9 Delighted to share new report funded by @NuffieldFound focusing on transition into the labour market for #careleavers and other #cep. Full report (with exec summary): education.ox.ac.uk/wp-conten… Two-page policy brief: education.ox.ac.uk/wp-conten…
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Received my @wearemadlug bag today! Excited to use it on my next journey. Each bag bought equals a bag for a child in care to move with. #buyonegiftone #nochildshouldmoveinbinbags
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An amazing job is available in the services team @Become1992, supporting care experience young people into further and higher education. Take a look and share with your networks. @nlcbf @SF_England @_NNECL @ucas_online @NAVSH_UK
💭 We are looking for a Senior Advice and Support Officer for Higher and Further Education to join our team! 💜 Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children in care and #CareLeavers? ⬇️ Read more & apply here: becomecharity.org.uk/senior-…
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Mother's Day is a hard one, i don’t have a relationship with my mother, but I'm lucky to have mother figures in my life. Thank you to those women who are there to help me navigate life, support me, answer stupid questions, and make a brew when I just need a mum. 🖤
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Starting the weekend with these views 😍
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Loved working with @TogetherWithYP and @shelllyreedx on this podcast, thanks for the opportunity. #thecaresystem #careleaverscan
"Those smaller, softer skills are often overlooked. Such as, how often do your bins go out?" 💬 Jade (@dekota89), our Senior Advice & Support Officer for FE/HE at Become, met @TogetherwithYP! 🎙️ Listen to her talk about issues facing #CareLeavers now becomecharity.org.uk/twyp-ca…
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I don't post much on twitter but im so proud of one of my oldest friends. Congratulations @Dial_424689 I'm beyond proud and super happy for you, I can't wait to pop to the book shop and grab my copy you are brilliant thebookseller.com/news/harri…
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This is really well done, well done @JohnLewisRetail for recognising children in care and care leavers all year round 👏
It’s the things we do that mean the most. 🛹 #TheBeginner
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Really happy to be part of this podcast, can't wait for the full version to come out. 😀 #thecaresystem #togetherwithyoungpeople #careleavers #support
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To all the #CareExperienced students receiving their GCSE and vocational and technical qualification results today... we are proud of you 💜 If you need help with your next steps, we are here to talk. Call our Care Advice Line for free on 0800 023 2033 📲 #GCSEResultsDay
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Good luck to all the students collecting their A Levels today!
Jade (@dekota89) is on hand on our Care Advice Line to provide support to #CareExperienced students. If you have questions about housing, finances, your education journey or just need someone to talk to, call Jade for free on 0800 023 2033 💜 becomecharity.org.uk/get-sup…
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#JobAlert 🚨 Could you lead and develop a high-performing services and training team? Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people and supporting the practice of professionals? Apply now to be our Director of Services 👇 becomecharity.org.uk/directo…
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Apply now to be our Advice and Support Assistant for Further and Higher Education and help support our education work and shape delivery of our support programmes 🧑‍🎓 We are always keen to receive applications from people with experience of care 💜 becomecharity.org.uk/advice-…