Home Instead (Hinckley, Burbage & Nuneaton)

Having spent the first 20 years of my working life around the world running pubs, restaurants and hotels, following in my father's and grandfather’s footsteps, I thought it was time I worked for myself, spent more time with my young family and gave something back to the community around me.

I’d watched my grandfather live to a dignified old age by being cared for by carers who, in my opinion, were the most caring, reliable and generous unsung heroes of our communities. However, I knew this wasn’t the right of passage for the majority of older people in our country.

This is a generation who have given so much so that we can live the privileged lives that we do so and therefore I am determined to work alongside my team here at Home Instead to “change the face of aging” encouraging older people to continue to lead a thorough and enriching life surrounded by care, companionship and support.

I have worked in the care sector since I left school with various care providers in the Hinckley & Nuneaton area. I have always loved making a difference to the lives of people I come into contact with, whether that be the people who are accessing the care or the fantastic care teams I’ve worked with.

I started my career as a Care Assistant & Activities Coordinator. I then worked in Mental Health services and more recently as an Assistant Manager for a Day Centre & Care Home. Whilst working in care homes, it became apparent that there were many people coming to live there who were not able to continue to live in the community.

I have experience caring for both the older generation and younger people with learning disabilities. I especially enjoy working with people living with dementia, and I am proud to be a Dementia Champion. When I saw Home Instead, it was wonderful to see that a company was really addressing the needs of the clients, enabling people to stay in their homes for as long as possible.

I knew it was the company for me, and I am delighted to be a part of a company which shares my values. When I am not at work, I am spending time with my Husband and my 3 daughters, who certainly keep us busy!! I have lived in Hinckley for 20 years, and I love the close-knit feel of the community.