When social work becomes a family affair

For Kath and Rebecca O’Dwyer, social work is a family affair.
Both Rebecca’s parents were social workers, so it should have come as little surprise when she decided to follow in their footsteps. So much so that, on her first day as a qualified social worker, she wore almost the same outfit as her mum!
However, Kath’s social work days are long behind her. She is now chief executive officer of St Helens council, following a career, spanning over 40 years, that has seen her take u