Since joining River Garden Care over 2 years ago, I have never looked back. Before joining the care sector, I had various jobs in retail, in an office and even as a dinner lady! It was only after my nan had a stroke did I have first-hand experience of caring for an older person with their care needs. It was during this time that I met a lovely carer from River Garden Care who asked me why I didn’t consider having a career in the care sector. It was something I had never really thought of before.
After I went to meet the manager, I realised that the job would suit me perfectly as I had so much passion for this type of work and the hours available were flexible, so I could continue dropping and picking my kids from school.
The pay is fantastic and as the work is so local to where I live, I never have to travel far. In addition, the company has helped me to achieve my level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care and am now working towards being promoted to a senior carer.
What I love most about my job is the satisfaction I get at the end of day after I delivered a first-class service to my clients. The company is a great place to learn and earn and they are really supportive of my ongoing career development.