Our People - Team Leader, Beechwood College

How would you summarise your role?

“I am responsible for the day to day running of the shifts, ensuring the wellbeing of students and staff. I make sure we maximise all learning opportunities. We support students with educational activities. Living skills and give them access to the community. We encompass a range of activities including social, leisure and communication. We take students out to participate in activities including, swimming, football, soft play, cinema trips and bike riding.”

Why do you like working for LSH?

“I like the diversity and the variety of different services that we can offer. There are many different types of role within the company, but they are all working together with the aim of providing a high standard of service to the students. LSHG really invests in the staff and the services it provides. I like to think we set the standard for care and education. As a whole I think we are a very forward thinking company. There are real opportunities to progress and it can be very rewarding.”

How have you developed since joining LSH?

“I have just been given the opportunity to take on the role of acting Unit Leader, giving me additional responsibility and the chance to develop my career even further. I’ve been with the company for 2.5 years. I came in as a Trainee Team Leader. I’ve had a lot of support personally and the company has very good support structures which encourage development. I’ve now got NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and I hope to do further management courses in the future. If you work hard you will definitely progress within Ludlow Street.”

Would you recommend working at LSH to a friend?

“Yes I would. The company is still very young and improving all the time.”