When did you start working in the care sector?
In 1988 when I opened my first care home. I was 28 years old!
What do you find most rewarding about working in the care profession?
The lovely emails, calls and comments from clients, their families and team members. It makes all the hard work worthwhile to know your work efforts make a positive difference.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Music is a big passion which means lots of live gigs and listening to music. There is a much longer list including travel, food, films, books, cycling, walking, squash, current affairs, comedy, nature and wildlife. Spending time with family and close friends. Never enough hours in the day.
What are four most important things in your life?
1) My three grown up kids (I hope this counts as one thing)
2) All my other loved ones
3) Good health
4) Operating a business that makes a real and positive difference
When did you start working in the care sector?
I started work within the care sector in 2001, I was a neonatal screener working in Audiology. I spent several years within various roles in children’s services before moving to provide support to older people.
What do you find most rewarding about working in the care profession?
Being able to establish trusting relationships with families in need of support. I have a particular passion for providing palliative care & believe that everyone should be able to remain at home in their final days if they want to.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Time with my family, cooking, swimming regularly & spa trips. Also, I love most Tom Hardy movies.
What are four most important things in your life?
1) My family & loved ones.
2) Being healthy, happy & keeping active.
3) Having holidays to maintain a good work/life balance.
4) My work & the care team, a happy team are fundamental to providing a good service to our clients.
When did you start working in the care sector?
In 2018 when I first joined HCP as a support worker. In that same year I was invited to the team leader role for the first time. Before that (and after) most of my work experience I gained as a paediatric nurse in Brazil.
What do you find most rewarding about working in the care profession?
Knowing that the client is well cared for and safe in their own home even when it is most needed, and on top of that, that we assisted them to achieve that.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Reading has always been my main pastime, along with spending time with my family. I also enjoy learning new things, and I do some cross stitching. I'd like to crochet but still haven't mustered that skill yet.
What are four most important things in your life?
1) My family (they need a category just for them as they are many. Big Brazilian family)
2) Passing time with my friends
3) Doing something purposeful
4) Learning new things
When did you first start working in care?
I joined Home Care Preferred back in 2017 in the Admin support team. Before that I worked in the Rail Industry for 10 years in a similar support role.
What do you find rewarding about working in the care profession?
I love the team work and the camaraderie we have at Home Care Preferred, it makes for a fun and enjoyable work place. I really enjoy chatting to our clients whilst helping them with any of their questions and queries. I have come across many lovely people with some really interesting stories.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Nothing better for me than catching up with family and friends over a meal out or entertaining at home. Travel is also big part of my life – I love exploring new places and cultures – I’m hoping to visit as many different countries as possible. Other than that, I try to keep on top of my fitness by getting outside regularly for a run – sets me up for the day!
What are the four most important things in your life?
1) Family (Husband and 2 x sons in their 20s) and other loved ones
2) The opportunity to travel as much as possible
3) Keeping healthy and positive in both mind and body
4) Having an enjoyable and productive work life
When did you start working in the care sector?
I’ve always been drawn to the social sector. I studied Social Work in Spain, with the intention of working with children. When I moved to London in 2018, I spent about a year in hospitality while settling into the city. In 2020, I joined Home Care Preferred as a Care Assistant, and in 2021, I was promoted to Team Leader. Since then, I’ve truly enjoyed my work in the care sector—particularly supporting elderly clients to ensure their needs are met and that they feel comfortable, respected, and cared for in their own homes.
What do you find most rewarding about working in the care profession?
The most rewarding part of this job is being able to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. Helping elderly clients maintain their independence and enjoy a good quality of life in the comfort of their own homes gives me great satisfaction. Knowing that my support contributes to their happiness and wellbeing is incredibly fulfilling. I also believe it’s a fundamental value of our society to care for and respect our older generation.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Outside of work, I love dancing—especially to Latin music—and traveling whenever I get the chance. Since becoming a mother, I’ve especially enjoyed discovering new places together as a family. I also treasure time spent with friends, whether that’s going out for lunch or drinks, and I make sure to take moments for myself to relax and recharge.
What are the four most important things in your life?
1) My family — my little one, my partner, and my loved ones in Spain and Ecuador.
2) Good health, which allows me to enjoy life and stay active.
3) Quality time for myself and with my friends.
4) Working in a supportive and positive environment where everyone cares for one another and for our clients
Our Support Assistants are a diverse group of people. The common thread is that they all share the values of Home Care Preferred and are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our clients.
We recruit people who have a can do attitude, people that hold good communication skills, and are honest, fair and who have empathy for those they support.
