January 21, 2014

A Day in the Life of Kate Morgan

06:15

That pesky alarm sounds again. Why does the morning come around so quickly!? Anyway, time to get up and start the day, breakfast, feed the cat, quick catch up with my husband about the day’s plans (and more importantly, what we are eating for tea that night) and off we go!

08:30

Arrive in the office and pop the kettle on for the morning brew.

I check my emails, update my ‘To Do List’ for the day and continue with my paperwork for a new transitional placement that is soon to be presented at panel.

09:00

My ‘admin’ time is stop and start while I take calls from Shared Lives carers and follow up on actions by chasing social workers and updating files. I enjoy chatting with carers and love hearing about their plans and how people thrive whilst living with a Shared Lives Carer.

10:00

Time for a sit down and catch up with our new social work student who I am currently acting as work based supervisor for. We chat about the tasks she has done over the past week and reflect on what she has learned so far. We work together to make a plan for the forthcoming week and identify areas that would benefit her learning.

12:30

Our weekly matching meeting takes place in the office, so the team gather round and update each other on the progress of new referrals and status of current ‘matches’. We have 4 referrals to go and meet following this weeks matching meeting, and 2 successful matches which is always a positive feeling!

14:00

Head out for a bit a lunch and make my way to my afternoon visit.

15:00

Professionals meeting to discuss a new long term placement and to plan to ensure we are all ‘on the same page’ with regard to supporting this young adult to reach her full potential whilst in placement. This meeting was a good opportunity to meet some of the other agencies involved in this placement and develop my network links for the future.

16:45

Finish meeting, check my mobile phone and emails for any messages while I have been out of the office. Time for the long journey home again, when I plan to put my feet up and continue ‘Breaking Bad’ fourth season (no spoilers please, as we still have many episodes to watch!).