Everycare (Hillingdon)

After working in the City in Banking & Finance for over 10 years, I decided to have a complete change. I left my job in a Bank in 2012 and knowing only that I wanted to do something that would help people and make a difference in people’s lives.

Having always got on very well with elderly people and having always been close to all 4 of my grandparents, I knew that I would have a passion for providing high quality care to the elderly. With this, I started Everycare Hillingdon in 2013 and have never looked back. I am now the Registered Care Manager and the Nominated Individual for Everycare Hillingdon and I have achieved my Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care.

My passion for care began in 2008 with a domiciliary care company, leading me to work in care homes and eventually becoming a director of my own care company in Harefield. After its closure, I joined Everycare Hillingdon in August 2023 as a Field Care Supervisor. I assist the Registered Manager with initial assessments, conduct care plan reviews, and address service user concerns. My duties also include conducting unannounced spot checks, staff supervisions/appraisals and reviews. Everycare has provided valuable training opportunities, enhancing my professional development within an exceptional team. I am a qualified trainer in Manual Handling, First Aid and Medication.

I joined the care industry and Everycare in January 2023. I started off as an Administrative Assistant with no previous experience in care. Over the last 2 years, I have been able to work alongside other carers to learn from their vast experience. Last year I was promoted to the Care Coordinator role and I am now a qualifed Trainer in Manual Handling and First Aid. I am currently in the process of starting a Level 3 in Business Administration, another great opportunity I have been given while working at Everycare to enhance my knowledge and development.

I joined Everycare in February 2025 with no previous care experience. Most of my previous experience was mainly in admin work; I never had experience helping the elderly or the vulnerable, except for family members. At first, I was not sure if this was for me, but the team here were very helpful and encouraging. I feel like I have worked here for a very long time, truly part of a lovely team, and I was made to feel very welcome and supported.

The combination of working in the office and the hands-on care side of the work for the elderly and vulnerable offered me a deeply human aspect, as it makes a difference when you bring comfort and offer physical or emotional support to some, helping someone to get ready for the day, listening to their stories, etc. It is one of the most meaningful things I have done.

I joined Everycare in 2018 as a part time Care Assistant. One of the main reasons I have stayed with Everycare for so many years is due to the way that the company treats it's staff. I am always treated with respect and courtesy and in much the same way, that is how I am expected to treat our lovely service users. The company has always supported me when needed and in return, I am always happy to help out and go over above. I have just started my NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.