I have been with the service now for over five years.
What do I love the most about my job…every day is different. Who knows what the day ahead will hold.
I am a team leader who supports a range of children and young people to achieve and live their very best life. I am lucky enough to still support hands on but the majority of my time is spent working behind the scenes. Supporting staff, engaging, encouraging, and providing them with what they need to support our young people.
Our young people have a range of needs and disabilities, but we help and support them to attend school, experience the wider community, and spending holiday time with them, is a true pleasure.
Social and educational support can be very different. This can be a surfing experience in north Devon, a sensory experience looking at the Christmas lights in a garden centre, to accessing therapies at school. Like I said, every day is different.
As a Team leader I am striving to provide my team with the training and resources to enable them to deliver a high standard of dignified care, educational support, and opportunities.
The most rewarding part of our service, is watching our young people grow, achieve and be happy! Celebrating the big and small achievements.