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  I see domestic abuse everywhere – but people still don't understand what it is

  As a domestic violence worker, many of the young women I work with have no idea they are experiencing abuse

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  As a probation officer, I have to believe that people can change

  I was a social worker before going into probation, so I understand what it’s like when people’s lives haven’t gone to plan

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  I was destined to work with deafblind children in Uganda

  Alice Nabbanja supports families as well as training other professionals and volunteers
  

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  Adoption social work: 'I can't change the past for these children'

  I help adoptive families in crisis to try and prevent placements breaking down and keep children out of the care system

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  The secret to good social care? More listening, less talking

  My brother has complex learning disabilities and inspired me to work in the sector. Now, my organisation supports him
  

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  Being positive about my deafness inspires the deaf children I meet

  I take an eight tonne lorry around the UK, teaching young people and their families about deaf awareness

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  I help women and children in refuges heal together after domestic abuse

  Children who have experienced domestic abuse often feel grief and shame. As a refuge worker, I try to help them recover from the trauma

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  I didn't choose this job to be popular but I'm proud of being an Ofsted inspector

  I’m still a social worker at heart, but as an inspector I can encourage the best of frontline work on a bigger scale

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  Sexual abuse of people with learning disabilities is too often overlooked

  I am the only Home Office-funded sexual violence adviser for people with learning disabilities. It’s the most rewarding job I’ve done

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  Preventing child sexual exploitation: in an ideal world my job wouldn't exist

  I train staff at children’s homes and schools to manage the risks for children who go missing from care or who are at risk of being exploited

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  Adoption is a journey that doesn’t end with a placement. I’m there for it all

  From supporting contact with birth families to running activities for children of similar backgrounds, I help through the highs and lows of adoptive life

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  I help homeless parents traumatised by losing contact with their children

  Parents who don’t look after their kids can be judged harshly. I offer an environment in which they can talk about their children and feelings

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  Churches have covered up child abuse before. My job is to make places of worship safe

  As a safeguarding adviser, I give advice on child protection issues and what to do when abuse is suspected or has occurred
  

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  I have seen the damage caused when children are deprived of their basic needs

  Four years ago I started my own training company, dedicated to raising awareness of the needs of looked after, adopted and vulnerable children
  

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  It's all too easy for social services to miss privately fostered children

  The case of Victoria Climbié, who was privately fostered, means we have to be vigilant about identifying exploitation and abuse

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  Knowing a child will be placed with a 'forever family' makes me happy

  As a senior social worker I juggle court cases, family visits, paperwork and mentoring newly qualified colleagues

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  I help deafblind people go on the holidays they've always wanted

  Whether it’s horse riding or canoeing, supported holidays give people with complex disabilities the chance to get away from it all

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  'One person had her housing benefit stopped while in hospital giving birth'

  As a support officer for a housing provider, I help people who are one step away from homelessness

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  I left a life of fish to help carers find careers

  I was a fish biologist in Papua New Guinea but realised I’d rather work with people, and now I advise carers on combining work and caring

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  Sport and safeguarding: keeping children safe on and off the pitch

  Safely recruiting coaches and volunteers for sports clubs can be a challenge; my team and I provide training to make sure children are protected