I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching crime dramas and housing renovation programmes. I love reading and educating myself on various topics, I am current researching metaphysics, philosophy, spiritually and astrology crystals.
I grew up in care which does not always provide a settled environment. Unfortunately, the last year has mirrored some of those experiences. I was trying to rebuild myself after being trapped in an unhealthy relationship where I was a victim of domestic violence. I'd managed to find a nice flat in the private rented sector. I was settled and happy in there. Well, so I thought. Unknown to myself, I had been tricked into a sublet agreement by a tenant posing as the landlord. At the same point, COVID hit so I could not find any work. I had nowhere to go and was homeless at this point.
Thankfully, the council supported me into temporary emergency accommodation where I stayed for the next seven months. I need to get back to work so I can continue rebuilding a stable environment for myself. I want to do more than just get by. Most importantly, I want to ensure I never experience homelessness again.
I've always had a passion for helping people. I feel working as a support worker will allow me to carry out this passion in a professional environment. I've personally been faced with a lot of adversity and come through some very tough situations. I want to use these experiences to help others in similar situations. I've worked in similar roles before and have always found it very rewarding.