Find out more about different roles from people working in Oxfordshire
A day in the life of… Sandy
Meet Sandy a Care Support Worker from Crossroads Care
After my brother’s wife became unwell, I moved in with them to help, and from there I have continued helping other people through working with Crossroads…
I couldn't imagine doing anything else, I absolutely love my job!
A day in the life of … Emily
Why did you choose to work in social care? I always knew that I wanted to work in Social care because I enjoy talking to elderly people and want to...
A day in the life of … Alice
Why did you choose to work in social care? I have always been keen to help people, even from a young ago so starting a career in health & social...
A day in the life of… Vicky
What made you decide to work in adult social care? I wanted to be able to help and care for others.What is your role? When I first started working...
A day in the life of … Jane
Why did you choose to work in social care?I lived with my grandparents growing up and really wanted to look after the elderly. My grandparents...
When someone you support says a genuine 'Thank you' it really means the world
A day in the life of… Mary
Why did you choose to work in social care? Following a move from North to south in 1989 I felt ready for new pastures I started to work in a...
A day in the life of … Fiona
Why did you choose to work in social care? I have always had a passion for working with people, and I love having the time to listen to people, and...
A day in the life of… Ruth
Why did you choose to work in social care? I was working as an Administrator for a company and didn't like the work. My mother had received care...
A day in the life of… Nikki
Why did you choose to work in social care? I wanted to work in adult social care because I love people, and the social interaction attracted me to...
It feels so rewarding being able to help someone
A day in the life of… Mariana
Why did you choose to work in social care? I did not choose social care work, it chose me. Close family members have long careers in care, so I was...