Jo has many years experience of working with vulnerable people. She has worked for the past 22 years, in social work, community work and the supported housing arena. Jo has worked for several national organisations, as well as small and local voluntary agencies and Local Authorities. Her experience covers a variety of roles, including management and development and service provision along with experience of a broad range of client groups, including young homeless people, people with mental health problems, people with drug and alcohol problems, older people, offenders and refugees/asylum seekers. She has extensive experience of working with the SP Programme and currently works for Wakefield MDC assisting them to progress with the National Personalisation agenda for Adult Social Care Services.