๐ Carer Spotlight: Why Nicola Chose Lakeland Care ๐
At Lakeland Care, weโre proud to work with carers who bring not only skill and dedication, but a genuine heart for helping others. This month, weโre excited to introduce you to Nicola, whose thoughtful, client-focused approach has made a big impact since joining the team.
โI wish Iโd chosen this job a lot sooner than I did.โ
Choosing Lakeland
When Nicola decided to pursue a career in care, she did her research โ and it led her straight to us.
โI looked into other companies, but Lakeland stood out. They have a really good reputation, and itโs clear theyโre very client-focused and supportive.โ
Training That Builds Confidence
Starting a new role in care can be daunting, but Nicola found our training and shadowing process gave her the foundation she needed to thrive.
โThe training was very thorough. I felt a little overwhelmed at first, but once I started shadowing other carers, it all made sense. Learning in real time and asking questions from experienced colleagues made a huge difference.โ
The support didnโt stop there. Nicola was given the time she needed to shadow until she felt fully confident:
โLakeland let me shadow for as long as I needed โ that gave me the confidence to step into the role knowing I could do it.โ
Surprising Rewards
What surprised Nicola most about working in care?
โHow appreciated you are by the clients. Itโs a fulfilling job โ just being present and showing small acts of kindness means the world to them.โ
Life After a Shift
After a busy day supporting others, Nicola winds down by reconnecting with her own support system:
โI like to spend time with family and friends โ even if itโs just checking in on how their dayโs been.โ
Her First Few Weeks in Three Words?
โจ Fulfilling. Rewarding. Engaging. โจ
Nicolaโs Advice for New Carers?
โMake sure youโve really researched the role. This is a job where you need patience, resilience, compassion, and empathy. Itโs not always easy, but I only wish Iโd started sooner.โ
Nicola, thank you for bringing your care, warmth, and dedication to our team. Weโre so glad you chose Lakeland Care โ and so are our clients. ๐
