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Learn about Leanne
Hello there!
My name is Leanne Murdoch and I joined Who Cares? Scotland in June as the Advocacy and Participation Manager for the North. I manage a wonderful team of 10 – made up of 7 Advocacy and Participation Workers, 2 Advocacy and Participation Development Officers and an Advocacy Coordinator. The team provide advocacy and participation opportunities for individuals living in the Highlands, Moray, Western Isles, Orkney Isles and Shetland Isles.
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Working for Who Cares? Scotland makes me proud to be part of a charity that really cares about Care Experienced young people and adults. The voices and views of Care Experienced individuals are at the heart of everything that Who Cares? Scotland stands for. It is why we exist.
A bit about me…
I have worked in the field of advocacy for 16 years. I don’t claim to be an expert and I still find myself in new situations. Every day is a school day as they say, and I love this aspect of the job. I’d get bored working in a job where every day is the same. I have held various roles during my advocacy career, and I have worked for 4 advocacy providers. I am passionate and enthusiastic about supporting individuals to speak up for themselves. I am committed to ensuring that all staff in my team have the skills, knowledge and support to advocate for those who use our service. I think I’m quite funny and I love a bit of banter. Life is too serious and hard. That reminds me… What is a pirates favourite shop?... Arrrrgos of course! Okay I’ll stick to the day job!
An interesting fact about me…
Not really sure if everyone will find this is
“interesting” but I have two dogs who like to make a guest appearance whenever I am in an online meeting. They like to jump up and give me big slobbery kisses and cuddles. Its nice to know that I’m loved but sometimes it’s a bit embarrassing having two big daft dogs wanting my attention.
Other times I have to put myself on mute as the dogs will be snoring so loudly or barking at the postman (they really are big softies). Anyway, I look forward to meeting more of you in the new year, and please come and say hi to me when you see me.
