Jessica, Deputy Manager for Westfield House and Fitzwilliam Lodge in Rotherham joined Priory in January 2018 as a Support Worker and quickly progressed to a Team Leader role within 6 months. Following her return from maternity leave, Jessica was appointed Deputy Manager in April 2022.  

Jessica said: “I always want to strive to better myself to improve the lives of my family and I knew I wanted to progress into a management role.
“I completed my Leader Adult Care Worker Level 3 apprenticeship with Qube learning in July 2021. I discussed this with my manager during my Personal Development Review (PDR) and she showed me exactly how to apply via Career Pathways and The Academy.

“I am currently undertaking my Level 5 Leader in Adult Care Apprenticeship, with a planned completion date of November 2023.

“I know that I will be able to apply all of my learning into my role which will enable me to be even more successful, and overall a better manager for the benefit of my team and the people that I support.

 “Studying alongside work can be challenging at times however it is possible to maintain a good balance of work and home life and still be successful in my studies. The main challenge is finding time to complete the work, or research that is required for the units.

“If you are thinking of starting an apprenticeship I would say go for it 100%, there is nothing to lose. You will feel more confident in fulfilling your role and also any qualification will stand you in good stead when one of the many opportunities for development and progression comes along.”

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