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This film has been created with
input from children in residential care.
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We thank them for sharing
their stories and experiences.
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Being in residential care as a child isn't easy,
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but good carers make all the difference.
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Before I was in residential care,
I didn't really have much
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routine in my life,
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and I didn't have anyone to rely on.
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My carer is cool. We have fun together.
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He always takes the mick out of himself
and makes me laugh.
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I was very quiet and shy
when I moved into my first care home.
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I didn't want to leave my room at all,
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but my carer was amazing.
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She took the time to get to know me
and slowly encouraged me
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to leave my room for a drive with her
every evening before dinner.
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It became the best part of my day,
as she would put on my playlists,
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and we would sing along
to all my favourite songs.
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I can also go to him with any problem
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and he always tries his best
to help me with anything I need.
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He even helped arrange for me
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to go on a school trip to France
that I didn't think I'd be able to go on.
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He did a lot to help me go and I was happy
to have fun with my friends.
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My carer got to know me
and took an interest in what I liked.
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She created trust between us
and it helped to build my confidence.
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My carer really has my back.
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Now I spend loads of time
out of my room
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and life's much better.
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She makes me feel really safe and secure.
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My carer really has my back,
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but she's still a rubbish singer.
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We think
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to be an amazing
residential care worker,
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you need to be fun,
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trustworthy,
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loyal,
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patient,
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supportive,
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fair and reliable.
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If this sounds like you,
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find out more about roles
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in your local area
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by visiting wecare.wales