The Vocational Service team offer a wide range of activities and projects at The Hub whilst also striving to engage the people we support into the community by arranging for different community-based projects to be attended. We are also passionate about social engagement and are always arranging different social events for every occasion we can.
Unit 18, Albion Industrial Estate,
Cilfynydd,
Pontypridd
CF37 4NX
Learning disabilities
Autism
Challenging behaviour
Complex needs
I Joined Values in Care in 2010 as a relief support worker, within the year I was in a full-time position and went on to complete my level 2 and 3 QCF whilst working as a support worker. After 2 years I progressed to the vocational service team and have been the vocational service manager for Values in Care since 2013. Over the years I have been supported to achieve my ILM management qualification and in August 2022 I was successful in becoming the manager of South & West Wales vocational Hubs & Horticultural Projects.
I have taken pride in developing The Hub for people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs and I enjoy seeing the difference The Hub makes to the lives of the people we support. Working for Values In care for the past 12 years and now Swanton the past 3 has taught me so much, I am so proud to be part of such a fantastic organisation that provides the people we support with the best life possible.
I joined Values in Care in February of 2012, being new to care and support I was keen to understand all of the training that I was being provided to ensure that I was delivering the best quality of care possible. This led me to further my career and start moving through the different roles such as Team Leader, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager. Whilst doing this, I complete both my Level 3 and 5 qualification in Social Care, my Trainers Qualification and become a Positive Behavioural Management Trainer. In recent years I was successful in the role of Operational Manager and this year I have been successful in procuring the role of Regional Director for Values in Care.
I have always been driven by the people we support and seeing the success and development in which they can achieve when the correct support is given. I believe this is developed by instilling good values within the team, and by fostering a great culture. Swanton Care has provided me with many opportunities, and I am passionate in ensuring these opportunities are available to all of our teams.
I became a Chief Operating Officer in July 2022, prior to this I was Regional Director to Values in Care for 2 years. During my time in the social care sector, I have gained a wealth of experience, starting my career as a young Support Worker in 2003, progressing through roles such as Keyworker, Manager and Area Manager.
I have loved gaining qualifications along the way, including a Level 5 in Leadership and Management and an ILM Level 5 (The Institute of Leadership and Management), this has helped me to support the people in our care to have a better quality of life. I also have a keen interest in Positive Behavioural Support and am continuing my learning by undertaking a Diploma in this specialist area.
During my 19 years in the social care sector, I have always worked in complex homes for people with learning disabilities and autism, leading and directing teams to ensure we offer the best care possible to the people we support. Growing organically has ensured that I have great knowledge, experience and understanding in the care sector.
In my spare time I really enjoy horse riding, spending time with my family and pets.
At Values in Care we have always placed great emphasis on developing the skills, interests, and capabilities of the people we support, and this philosophy continues at The Hub. Our Vocational Services has a team of tutors that work alongside the people we support and their care teams to create structured person-centred programmes, that are personal to each individual and appropriate to their developmental and aspirational needs.
This professional, focused approach enables us to capture the enthusiasm and aspirations of individuals in a way which encourages personal achievement and development. It also enables us to support people in a person-centred way to achieve outcomes and subsequent physical and mental wellbeing
The Vocational Service team offer a wide range of activities and projects at The Hub whilst also striving to engage the people we support into the community by arranging for different community-based projects to be attended. We are also passionate about social engagement and are always arranging different social events for every occasion we can.
