60 Second Interview: Jessica Hodgkiss of Brighterkind (Care Assistant)
Jessica shares the story of her journey from apprentice to senior care assistant and trainer. She loves making a positive impact on her patients and says it’s wonderful to hear about the amazing, exciting things they have done over their lives.
Student
Name: Jessica Hodgkiss
Company: Brighterkind
Industry: Social Care
What is your job? Senior care assistant & trainer
How long have you been doing this job? 5 years in total, 14 months as a senior care assistant
Education
- NVQ level 2 in hospitality & catering
- NVQ level 2 in business administration
- NVQ level 2 & 3 in health & social care
1. What was your very first job?
I left school in 2012 and a week later I started my training at Broadway Halls Care Home. This was to start my apprenticeship and to continue down this path later on with the help and mentoring of Qube Learning.
2. What did you want to do when you were at school?
Whilst at school I had always wanted to be a manager of some kind and I also had an interest in physiotherapy but I never liked the idea of going to college or university.
3. How did you find out about the industry?
I applied for several apprenticeships as I liked the idea of learning hands on and not sitting in a classroom. I had studied Health & Social Care at school so when I was fortunate enough to be accepted at Broadway Halls this was when my interest in care grew.
4. How did you get there?
I applied to my apprenticeship through a website which was advertised online. I followed a one-year apprenticeship where I worked for each department such as the kitchen, reception, housekeeping and care.
This gave me an insight into the roles and responsibilities to each job role. At the end of the first year I got to choose a department which I enjoyed most and would then do for the upcoming year, I chose care as I felt this suited me and I felt as if I could progress in this department.
I then continued to do my level 3 with Qube Learning and medication training in house and soon became a senior carer. Following this, I got offered to go on a Train the Trainer course, where I progressed to become a home trainer.
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