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 Swanton Care in September 2006 as a Support Worker at Maesteilo care home, since then I have gradually progressed through to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, Home Manager and most recently progressing to Regional Director of Wales in July 2022. Throughout my time with Swanton care, they have supported me through my level 3 and level 5 management qualification in Health and Social Care.
I have supported people with Learning Disabilities and Autism for over 16 years, the knowledge and skills gained during this time is invaluable and has supported my progression through to my current role. My philosophy is to provide person-centred care that embraces safe and meaningful care for the people we support, encouraging growth and opportunity. I am a strong believer that working together works best and working in partnership with the people we support brings more positive and meaningful outcomes.
During my seven years of being a Manager, I have helped developed 4 members of my team who then progressed to Deputy or Managers.
Encouraging my team to develop and grow always bring smile to my face and I look forward to continuing this throughout my role as Regional Director.
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.
