Vermuyden Care Selby

Working in the Care Sector since the age of 17 has given me extensive training and experience in both Residential and community-based care. I also have extensive knowledge of Dementia care. My work history consists of roles as Carer, Team Leader and Deputy Manager, enabling me to understand the needs of our clients and ensure that we work within the parameters of the law and legislation as well as compliance with CQC, ensuring that our clients receive the best-personalised care they possibly can.

I have worked in care for 34 years from the age of 18. I have worked in various settings, including residential care, nursing care, and complex care. I worked for North Yorkshire County Council for 17 years. I started as a resource worker (home help) and worked my way up into the Adult Social Care Team as a Social Care Coordinator where I was responsible for assessment and provision of social care services.

I then went on to work for North Yorkshire Police as a Communications Officer. I went back into care services as I missed the direct contact with the public, this is where I can make the most difference to people's lives.

I work in care to make a difference and the skills and knowledge that I have gained and developed are put to the best use.

I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives when they most need it while doing a good job and making sure the best lives are lived.

I have met the most amazing people throughout my career who have influenced my life and made me the person I am, I am enriched and all the better for it.

I believe in fairness, equality, excellence, honesty, and transparency and I pride myself on this.

I love my job and there is nothing else that I would rather do.

I have worked in care for 5 years, including residential and home care settings. Alongside working in care I have been studying at university for a degree.

I joined Vermuyden in 2023 as a carer, and have worked my way up to now being assistant manager. I want people to be happy and to make a difference in people's lives.

I care about the people we look after and the staff that work here. I am passionate about keeping people safe, happy and healthy and keeping them in their own homes.

I love working at Vermuyden as we are a family. We believe in family values, this includes the families of our clients and our staff.

I have worked in care for the last 8 years, since I was 18. I have worked in care homes and the community. I have previously gained experience as a Field Care Supervisor,Care Coordinator and interim Branch Manager.

I started my career at Vermuyden as a Home Care Assistant and have been promoted to Assistant Manager.

My family are important to me, and I apply this to my work in how I care for our clients and support our staff. I believe in good standards, protecting vulnerable people, dignity and respect and fairness. I enjoy my work and find it rewarding and fulfilling, there nothing else I would rather do.