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I'm Emily,
and I was an apprentice in social care.
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I went to the University of Warwick
for my undergrad degree
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and I studied English literature.
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I didn't really know what I wanted to do,
but I did know that I liked interacting
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with people.
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I wanted a job
where I would be challenged,
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but I also wanted a job where I knew
what I was doing could make an impact.
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An apprenticeship gives you a fantastic
footing into social care
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just because of the vast experiences
that you gain.
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You learn on the job.
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You're in a very nurturing environment.
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I never felt like I was being pushed to do
things that were out of my comfort zone
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until I was ready to do those things
independently.
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I think you need to be resilient
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because you are going to face adversity
and challenges in your practise.
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But when I reflect on the people
that I've supported
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to make changes, that's
when I feel like the job is worth it.
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Start your career in care with an apprenticeship
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