I joined the company in 2009 as a part-time kitchen assistant working just 5-hours a day to support with food preparation and cleaning. Over the years, I have been given many opportunities to learn and develop which has helped me progress to become head chef – a position which I have held since 2015.

Before working at Mariposa, I’d heard many positive comments that it was a friendly and supportive company to work for. Since joining I’d have to entirely agree, it is a happy and engaging place that allows me to grow and develop. Cooking is my passion and they have invested in me to increase the knowledge and skills I needed to progress by providing the courses and development tools.

I came to Briardene as a Senior Care Assistant in 2006. It was a very different role for me as I previously worked as a hairdresser for 15 years but after my shop closed I took a total career change towards care. It was a direction I never thought I would choose, but once I started I loved it because every day is different and I help people live a happy life.

When I started, my role was to do medication and ordering to assist the nurses and carers. 15-years later and I now work as a Clinical Support/ Assistant Deputy when needed and I am just a week away from finishing my NVQ5- something I would never have had the opportunity to do if I hadn’t joined Briardene. I love working here and it’s a change of career I’ll never regret.

I first started at Sovereign Court as a care assistant 10-years ago, I then became a nightshift senior carer and have since worked my way up within the company to become Home Manager for the past 3 years. I have an open-door policy and encourage all my team to come and discuss any issues they have with me.

Working here is very different to where I’ve worked before, the whole care team are simply wonderful and work very hard to ensure that our residents live their best lives possible. It is such a lovely place to work, the team are friendly and always happy to help new starters.

I would encourage anyone to join the Mariposa team; there are so many opportunityies to thrive and further your career and I would like to thank everyone who has helped me achieve what I have over the years for all their support.

I chose to start my career at Holly Lodge as a Care assistant in 2006. I was aware of the home’s brilliant reputation in the local community and I already knew staff members who said it was a lovely place to work. Whilst working here I have been given the opportunity to complete my NVQ 2,3 and 5 which has helped me progress first to Senior Care Assistant then onto Deputy Manager and now to my current role as Home Manager.

I feel very supported in my role as the whole management team are approachable and will assist me in every way possible when I need help or advice. I would encourage anyone to work in a Mariposa Care Home as it’s a very positive and rewarding experience filled with great opportunities to access training as the management really do care about the well-being of their staff members.