What is your name and current job title?
Jessica McCamley – Community Enabler for Reaching For Independence.
Which apprenticeship are you completing and at what level?
Level 3 – Community health and wellbeing.
How has the apprenticeship helped you grow personally and professionally?
The apprenticeship has helped me grow in confidence, especially in how I support individuals in the community with independence‑focused care. It has strengthened my understanding of behavioural science and how people make decisions, which has helped me tailor my approach to each person I work with. Professionally, I’ve become more reflective, more organised, and better at planning and delivering personalised enabling.
What skills have you developed so far?
I have developed a wide range of skills, including:
- Stronger communication and relationship‑building with the people I enable
- Improved observation and assessment skills
- Better understanding of behaviour‑change techniques
- Better record‑keeping and outcome tracking
- Increased confidence in problem‑solving and adapting support to individual needs
- Better understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and person‑centred approaches.
What support do you receive from your employer and training provider?
My employer provides regular guidance, supervision, and opportunities to apply my learning in real situations. My manager is supportive and checks in on my progress.
My training provider offers structured teaching sessions, feedback, direction on assignments and required skills. I am able to reach out to them if I need clarification or extra support.
Would you recommend an apprenticeship to others? Why?
Yes, absolutely. An apprenticeship is a great way to develop professionally while gaining real‑world experience. You earn while you learn, build confidence, and grow your skills in a practical and meaningful way. It’s especially useful for roles like mine, where hands‑on experience and reflective practice are essential.
Is there anything else you’d like to add about your apprenticeship experience?
I’ve really enjoyed being able to apply what I learn directly to my role. The apprenticeship has helped me understand not just what to do, but why it matters. It’s been rewarding to see the positive impact on the people I support, and it’s made me more passionate about developing my career in community‑based enabling and independence‑focused support.