A week in the life of…Barbara

Hello! I am Barbara and I am student social worker on placement with Wakefield recovery collage. In this snippet, I’ll share a glimpse into my weekly routine.

Since a significant amount of the work at Wakefield Recovery College is completed online, I have been able to advance my knowledge of IT and home working.

I work from Monday to Friday 8am – 4 pm and every morning my incredible team and I get together to laugh and talk about our lives.

I check any emails that have arrived during the week after the morning catch-ups. Some of the emails may contain invitations to events and training or shadowing opportunities.

I am currently co-producing and co facilitating some courses with some members of staff and I also do join some courses as a student to develop my understanding on some topics. My favourite part about producing courses is being able to make it personal and relatable!

I also carry out individual learning plans to guarantee that each student enrolled in the course feels at ease and receives any assistance they may require. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for students to ask me any questions they may have and suggest courses that they might find interesting.

I appreciate you taking the time to read about my weekly schedule!