Tell us about your career with Supportability
I started working for Supportability just over seven years ago. I have had the opportunity to provide support in most of the services that the organisation provides. This has helped me to find my strengths and gain a lot of experience in providing quality support while promoting the independence of the people who use the service.
What attracted you to working for Supportability?
My background was in retail, and I was looking for a new challenge. My mum is profoundly deaf and I grew up seeing how people treated her differently, often with very little patience or empathy. I wanted to see if I could make a difference to people living with disabilities in a positive way.
What’s the best thing about working for Supportability?
The best thing about working at Supportability is the staff. They work so hard to ensure the needs of those they provide support for are met, and they do this using the high standard of training given by Supportability and sharing their in-depth knowledge of the needs of the Service Users in their care.
What would you say to someone considering working for Supportability?
To start working with Supportability is daunting to say the least. However, the great staff team are really helpful in showing others how to get settled into their role, and there is always the opportunity to learn something new.
Tell us about your career with Supportability
I started in Community as a Support Worker, supporting regular service users to access their community and then became a Fast Response Support Worker. I moved over to Cheddle Lodge as a Team Leader, then Assistant Manager and now I’m Residential Manager there.
What attracted you to working for Supportability?
I have a background in disabilities as I have two children with disabilities, and I felt I could relate to families going through the same thing that I have been through and offer guidance and support.
What’s the best thing about working for Supportability?
I get a great sense of achievement from supporting residents to do things that they enjoy whilst making sure that they are safe but always promoting their independence.
I feel like those I support live a safe, enjoyable life whilst getting the support that they need in a person-centered way and are given choices in their day-to-day life.
What would you say to someone considering working for Supportability?
Supportability is an organisation that invest in their staff. Full training is given with the chance to take qualifications and progress your career.