Claire White
(Children’s Emotional Support Worker)
Fun fact – Whilst I can’t sing, I have nailed the air guitar! 😊
"I’m a mum of two teenagers and I’ve recently completed a degree in Psychology and Mental Health. Now my children are older I’m able to pursue a career which interests me rather than just having a job which fits around the family. When I saw the role advertised with BIA I instantly felt excited as the job fulfilled my desire to support young people using the knowledge I’d gathered whilst studying. As soon as I met the interview panel I felt at ease and knew I could fit in, and so far, so good! The team are fantastic.
"Whilst my Irish heritage is not directly linked to my generation, my grandparents were from Glasgow and I believe their grandparents came over from Wexford. There’s a real warmth from all of the Irish community I’ve met so far and I’ve been made to feel very welcome.
"My role involves supporting children at both St Alban’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Schools in Kings Heath. Due to the school summer holidays I’ve only met a handful of pupils so far, but I have lots of exciting plans for activities, including making use of the Forest School and any outdoor space. Connection with nature is fantastic for emotional regulation! I’ll be spending two days a week at each of the schools and will focus on building the children’s resilience, self-esteem and social skills. I can see it being challenging at times but also highly rewarding, and I can’t wait for the new term to get started."
