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Work matters: A day in the life ... Rosemary Smyth, home visitor

Job title: Home visitor

Qualifications: NVQ 2/3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development and Playwork

Organisation: Priority area playgroups, Birmingham

I have worked for the organisation for 36 years - 30 of those as a home visitor, visiting eight families for one hour each week. Referrals are made by health visitors and other professionals. Visits continue as long as there is a need or until the child moves on to another setting. The service offered is unique and welcomed by agencies and families alike. We often have access to the families where statutory bodies have been refused.

As a home visitor I take play into the home of pre-school children with extra needs. We support the families by signposting to other services as well as offering play to assist the child's development.

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