Deborah Osei
Team lead · Child protection
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- Social Work Team Lead · Manchester City Council
- Based in
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Experience
- 17 years in care & social work
- Speaks
- English, Twi
In her words
High-stakes work, chronic understaffing, and a duty of care that does not switch off at six. If you are burning out in a caring profession and feel guilty about saying so, start here.
What she can help with
Burnout & Mental Load
Managing overload at work and the invisible load at home.
Boundary Setting
Saying no, protecting focus, and still being seen as a team player.
Work–Life Balance
Building sustainable rhythms without sacrificing ambition.
Hostile Work Environment
Handling intimidation, bullying, or a culture that feels unsafe.
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