After 18 years working in a primary school, I was ready for a change
I joined Longley Park View as their Activities Coordinator with no prior experience within care.
I can honestly say, I’ve never looked back. I love it.
I plan all the activities for the home, both one-to-one and group activities.
We do lots of different things.
We like gardening, arts and crafts, puzzles and board games – anything that’s fun and engaging.
The best part of my role is how rewarding it is. Seeing the happy faces of everyone in the home really makes my day.
I go home every night and know I’ve done a good job today. It’s the best feeling in the world!
I’ve also trained to become a Mental Health First Aider, which is something I’m really proud of.
In this role, people come to me and I do my best to signpost them to the right support.
To anyone applying for an activities role at Longley Park View, I’d say go for it!
Coming here was the best choice I ever made.