Real stories from real people
Find out if you have what it takes from our case studies below.
Tracey Jones
Nursery Manager
After leaving university, Tracey applied for a job as a Nursery Assistant at Hollies Daycare Nursery. During that time, she was able to complete her qualifications and progress to become Nursery Manager.
Sam Tanner
Deputy Manager
After leaving high school, Sam went to college to complete her CACHE Level 3 in early years and childcare, having always wanted to work with children. She started at Hollies Daycare Nursery as a Nursery Nurse and then worked her way up to become Deputy Manager.
Wendy Ticehurst, Brocastle Manor Care Home
If you’re a naturally caring and empathetic person, a career in social care can help you make a difference to people’s lives.
Thank you Brocastle Manor Care Home for taking part in this video.
Claire Beattie, Monmouthshire County Council
“Above all, it’s having that passion. It’s seeing that drive and desire in somebody to want to be a Social Worker – to want to do the best they can to support families.”
Thank you Monmouthshire County Council for taking part in this video.
Karen Wood
Social Care Nurse and Home Care Manager
Karen began her social care journey at 18 and worked in a learning disability school. After years of progression, she has won Wales Nurse of the Year and has worked in social care settings as a Nurse all her career.
Helen Dobson
Social Worker
Helen was a supply teacher in primary schools for thirty years, but one day she decided that she wanted to do more to make a difference, so she did her MSc in Social Care and became a Social Worker.
Karima Alghmed
Home Care Worker
Karima has worked as a home care worker for 15 years. Originally from Libya, Karima has a degree in Geology. As a single mother, she first got into care because it gave her the flexibility to care for her child, as well as others.
Mike Williams
Home Care Worker and Assistant Manager
Mike has worked in care for 12 years, and his passion is clear to see. A keen Welsh speaker, Mike believes that language plays an important role in the care setting.
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