Real stories from real people
Find out if you have what it takes from our case studies below.
Mark Griffiths
Senior Care Worker
After 31 years as a flight attendant, Mark Griffiths wanted a new career challenge that provided pride and purpose. Mark now works as a Senior Care Worker helping to support those from 8 to 102 years old.
Dawn Lancaster and Helen Sullivan
Branch Manager and Recruitment Officer
Dawn and Helen tell us what is really needed to work in the care sector and what progression opportunities are available.
Sarah Grice
Learning Disability Team Job Coach
Sarah Grice works for the Supported Employment team at HFT Flintshire as a Job Coach. Sarah helps find work for adults with learning disabilities.
Nia O'Marah
Practice Learning Co Ordinator
Nia is a social worker by profession and is now a Practice Learning Co-Ordinator who supports individuals on their journeys to become Social Workers.
Jordan Smith
Learning Disability Team Regional Manager
Jordan Smith is the regional manager for HFT Flintshire and manages eight different services across Flintshire who support around 275 adults with learning disabilities.
John Wilman
Learning Disability Team Support
John Wilman supports those with learning disabilities to become more independent and confident by running workshops such as upcycling furniture.
Sharon Jones
Social Worker
Sharon works with adults who suffer with severe mental illness in Gwynedd.
Sara Davies
Assistant Director at Pobl Group
Sara sought after a career change that gave back to the community. She started from the bottom and has worked her way up, to now overseeing the supported living environments and community services.
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