Freshly Squeezed: Lorraine Ward

Michelle from Iriss interviews Lorraine Ward, a social worker who has worked with the children and families social work department in Glasgow for over 25 years and was awarded for Best Practice in Equality & Diversity at the SASW Awards 2019.   Lorraine started work within the Asylum and Roma team of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership in February 2017 and initiated the peer mentoring programme - New Young Peers Scotland - for unaccompanied asylum seeking young people soon after.   Lorraine enjoys developing new and innovative projects, working closely with partners but most of all enjoys listening to and learning from young people, and enabling them to find and share their voice and fulfil their aspirations.   Also watch Scotland: Our New Home films.   Transcript of episode   Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes.