As a newly appointed head of quality assurance in children's services I have been reflecting on my journey and the things that have helped me to develop within Hertfordshire CC. Hertfordshire is a great county to work for. I have met amazing managers and leaders, who are open, encouraging and supportive; by their actions, they have proved to be as committed to my development as I am. I joined Hertfordshire as a service manager in children's services in July 2015, having worked for a number of years in Essex prior to that. When I first arrived, I was unsure about the opportunities for career development in Hertfordshire but as I became familiar with the organisation, I realised that there were lots of opportunities available. In order to take advantage of these opportunities I needed to be a self-starter, to identify my own development goals and to work towards them. It was important to make sure that my managers were aware of my skills and aspirations. When opportunities for self-development and for personal growth came, it was also important to have the confidence to step up and take advantage of them.
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