Sue Verrall

I worked in the community with customers that needed personal care, meals and medication. It was a free service that the Warwickshire county council offered to re enable people instead of them going into full time care.

The role was to encourage the customers to do as much as possible for them selves to get them back on their feet and able to ready them to live independently.

Reablement gave me a career that I enjoyed for many years, a passion to help people and meet people from all walks of life.

I worked in the community with customers that needed personal care, meal plans, medication and house work.

I met some lovely people and garnered hands on skills with this profession, I enjoyed building relationships and trust with my clients. I made sure to always use dignity and respect when around people in my care.

I worked with customers with learning disabilities in the community, we had two houses with four customers to each.

My job role was to assist my clients to be as independent as possible, helping with personal care, shopping, cleaning, cooking, medication and finances. I also took those in my care on holidays whilst working here.

I achieved my NVQ level 2 in care during this time, and continued to develop relationships with my clients and peers.