Matthew's success story

Matthew looked to start her career in social care by signing up to take part in our apprenticeship scheme pilot.

• What do you do?
  
  

  My first placement has been with Charing Healthcare at one of their residential homes which provides support for older people.

  At this placement I have learnt about working with older people and have been part of the staff team working shifts to provide hands on care and support to the residents.
  
  
  

• What did you do before this?
  
  Before joining the apprenticeship programme I was self employed and working as a roofer.
  
  
  
• Why did you become an apprentice?
  
  

  I felt that becoming an apprentice was the best way to get into social care as it lets me study for the NVQ while I am working and I can learn a lot from working with more experienced staff.

  I chose social care as every day is different. There is always something new every day and I get so much back from caring for people.
  

  
  
   

  
  
• What is the most important thing that you have learnt so far?
  
  Patience is vital in social care! I’m quite a patient person and I’ve found that this has allowed me to create good relationships with clients and other members of staff.

Interested in starting an apprenticeship...

Find out more about how you can kick start your career in social care by becoming an apprentice.