Recently, my health hasn’t been so good. I was in hospital because I had pneumonia, but I’m getting better now. Things have also been difficult financially because my rent is really high and I don’t have much to live off at the end of each month. I've been in and out of hostels, hotels and I've slept rough on the streets. I just want to become financially independent again and get back on my feet.
I’ve spent most of my career, around 20-odd years, working in construction and tiling but now I'd like to start work in a completely new field. I’d love to work as a carer and help people - it’s something I really enjoy doing. I see myself as a very sympathetic and open-minded person, both of which are really important qualities of a carer. I've always been interested in other people's wellbeing, and I just want to make a difference! Seeing other people happy makes me happy, and I think working as a carer would add a lot of value to my life too.