Undercover as a home care worker in France: I have to cope alone and I receive no training' | Sasa Uhlova

"I have been in Marseille for three weeks, working undocumented in the social care sector. There's a heatwave and it is hard to breathe."

"When I finally get all the paperwork together to get a legally recognised job, I approach two agencies in the city... I pass the interview, and the agency I sign up with arranges one home-help visit a day."

"The most surprising thing is that I receive no training, although the agency promises it will explain everything... If you need something you can send an email, and if you're lucky they will call you back."

"As Patricia had warned me: The job isn't for everyone. You have to enjoy it."

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