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Kerry balanced raising three children with additional support needs to rebuild her confidence and lead a welfare advice team.
This story
As a single parent to three children with additional support needs, Kerry started volunteering at a community food project in Aberdeen. Staff offered her a part-time trainee adviser post, where she spent four years learning the Scottish and UK benefit systems and taking on casework. She went on to become team leader of the welfare rights service, managing advisers and shaping outreach for local families.
Where you could take it
Shadow Kerry at work in Aberdeen as she mentors trainee advisers and helps coordinate support for local families.
Where it happens
Aberdeen
The charity
- Charity: Advice Uk
- Registration number: 299342
- Based in: London, England