Break
Louise Gooding is a dedicated youth worker at Break since April 2024, and a children's author with Creative Roots Studio since October 2019, specializing in non-fiction picture books and middle grade literature, including the debut book "Just Like Me." Previous experience includes serving as a workshop facilitator at Uncommon from June 2023 to March 2024, where online workshops were delivered to support neurodivergent young people and their families. Louise founded Make it Special in January 2015, focusing on creating memorable events for children, and successfully operated this initiative until June 2017. Additionally, Louise held the position of Head of Marketing at The WAC from April 2016 to April 2017, supporting expats in Zurich through various educational programs.
Break
Break support children on the edge of care, in care, leaving care and beyond. We believe every child and young person need a home where they feel safe and loved, so they can grow in confidence and look to the future with hope. Want to make a difference with us? We provide a supportive workplace, career development and work with a trauma-informed perspective. Check our current vacancies. Break's innovative projects include: ▶ Staying Close, Staying Connected Projects ▶ Therapeutic services ▶ Respite breaks ▶ Parenting Support ▶ Fostering ▶ Residential homes ▶ Leaving care support ▶ Mentoring ▶ Pathways to employment and more. Get in touch to support our work, find out more about our services, volunteer and enquire about job opportunities. Registered Charity No: 286650