Reasons to Care Episode 15: Putting the Care in Careers
Shownotes - Episode 15
Putting the Care in Careers with Charlotte Snowshall
Caregiving is so much more than a job to pass the time; it’s a career that can last a lifetime…
While Charlotte Snowshall is early in her journey with us in Short Breaks, she has a transformative story that will inspire the passionate, curious minds thinking of care as a career!
Join us on Reasons to Care this week, as we hear what turned a temporary role into years of life-changing work, and just how far her career could take her.
This episode covers:
Charlotte's journey from short breaks crew member to management, showing that care work offers genuine career opportunities
The transformative impact of initiatives like Little Squirrels
The personal passion and energy that underpins caregivers’ careers
Misconceptions around care work as a temporary job with no progression
How care goes above and beyond basic support, creating meaningful experiences for those with additional needs
Our highlights from this episode…
“I came with no experience as such, just passion. Then I’ve built up my experience over the years, and now I see it as a forever role. I couldn't not do it.” - 5:30 - Charlotte Snowshall
“We're always looking to fill a gap, looking for those areas of need or the areas that aren't being met by other services.” - 11:30 - Clare Rochford
“We don't necessarily care about all your qualifications. We're just looking for passion. If you've got that fun energy and that nurturing personality that can really make a difference to children or adults lives, then go for it.” - 14:20 - Charlotte Snowshall
“Some of my best memories that I've ever had have been spent at work, doing what we do with our staff and with our children - they’re things that I wouldn't have been able to experience unless I've been in this job.” - 22:30 - Charlotte Snowshall
Links & references
Clare Rochford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/
Join the Diverse Abilities Team
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers
Diverse Abilities
https://diverseabilities.org.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/