"The best thing about working for C.A.S.S. is the dedicated team we work in. Everyone supports each other and each member has a wealth of experience and knowledge which enables me to learn how to be an effective support worker. Due to the team I am in working so well together I have never felt alone with any situation. There is always someone on hand to guide and advise along the way. I always feel cared for during work hours and also supported in my home life. I’ve learned the importance of C.A.S.S. as an organisation within our area. The support we offer can help to change not just the life of the person we are working directly with but can also impact positively on the lives of family members and in many cases the surrounding community. I have learned that a lot of negative stereotypes of the service users we support are exactly those and most of the time the people we support don't want to live a lives of crime and addiction. By linking service users into other local agencies and providing them with information about what is available and how it can help as well as helping with budgeting and debt issues we can enhance the lives of the people we support. The best thing about my job is being able to give back to the community what I took during my chaotic teen years!"