“There’s a lot of banter in the homes and we celebrate everything under the sun from birthday’s to school reports. We try to create milestones in the lives of the children. It’s really important they feel secure because that’s when things start to change.”

"I used to be General Manager of the Cash & Carry, yet feel much more rewarded by what I’m doing now. People are amazed at what I do for a living. I love seeing the kids in our care succeed. That’s what we’re trying to do – give them hope and a purpose."
David Currie – Deputy Manager

“I’m really impressed by the commitment CareVisions shows. You can actually see results over a short space of time, like an insecure and unhappy kid thriving. My job isn’t easy. But it’s extremely satisfying and challenging and I think people respect what I do.”

"My job is very satisfying and challenging. It’s not easy. You need to have a lot of commitment. But you can see positive results over a short period of time. When you see an insecure and unhappy kid thriving you really feel you are doing something worthwhile. I think people respect what I do."
Angela McEwan - Care Worker

“I love seeing the kids turn it around for themselves. It’s all down to self-belief. I like to focus on something they’re really good at and promote that. For example, over the summer I organised an outdoor activities programme for the kids.”
Richard Dunlop - Care Worker

"What motivates me is the belief that every child deserves a childhood. At the end of the day I feel that I am doing something really worthwhile."

“I train staff on how to improve young people’s self esteem and understand emotional issues related to attachment and trauma. The thing I love about the job is the variety and spontaneity. There are so many opportunities to develop in this line of work.”
Richard Cross – Lead of Therapy and Operations Manager

"There is a passion and commitment in CareVisions. We have a reputation for holding onto some of the most challenging young people where other organisations have failed in the past."
Douglas Hardy - Head of Operations

"Life in the home is as close to family life as possible and that means small numbers of kids with strong staff support. I know some people working for other home providers and I was shocked that there could be one carer looking after ten kids." 
 
"My social worker friend has a lot of respect for care workers and she told me there was a big demand for them. I wasn’t getting personal satisfaction in my former career as an HR management consultant. What attracted me to care work was the huge challenge and change and I feel proud to say I do the job I do."
Heather Edgar - Care Worker and Key Worker

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