Latest In your own words I can't believe I get paid to do this 'Tim Keegan, our newest addition to Old Silk Works day club, shares in his own words his experience of stepping into a new role as a support worker and why it is the best decision he has ever made' My career in dementia care started quite late, when I was well into my forties. I was made redundant from a job and began to work night shifts in a dementia setting. Although, I enjoyed my job I found the night shifts tough because I didn’t see my children enough during the daytime and I always felt as though I was missing out on valuable time with them. So, when an opening presented itself at Alzheimer’s Support, I jumped at the chance to join the team. In the past, I have been fortunate enough to work with Louise Gover, the manager of Old Silk Works so, I knew from the start I would be well looked after. It also meant that I would be able to spend quality time with my family once again whilst doing a job I love and this really does feel like a win, win situation for me. Learning about lives and interests What I most enjoy about my job is that I have the opportunity and the time to get to know people, to learn about their lives and interests, which is so rewarding. I will admit, at the start I found it a challenge to cook for so many people but my confidence has grown and I’ve even been given some really helpful cooking tips from members of the club. I honestly can’t quite believe I get paid to do this job because it is so much fun and each day is never the same. Advice I would give to a new member of staff - take your time and remember you don’t need to know everything straight away. You will have an incredibly supportive and dedicated team, who will always have your back. Manage Cookie Preferences