I really enjoy working with children. I used to be the secretary for a children's football team in the borough, organising for the kids to go on tour and other things like that. It was really great, and I was good at it!
I ended up getting into a lot of arrears at the end of last year. As I was getting a carer's allowance, my rent normally gets covered by housing benefits. However when my son came to stay for a couple of months, my benefits ended and I couldn't pay everything. Now I'm paying the arrears off and I'm keen to get into work so it doesn't happen again.
I've been a full-time carer of two family members for the last 18 years. It's been rewarding, but now I really want a fresh start to focus on something something new! I'm already signed up with a great agency who have found work for me as a nanny. Now I just need the equipment and the work clothes so I'm ready - that's where Beam comes in. I can't wait to start. I love being in the family environment, helping with the home cooking and everything like that. The fact that I'll be working as a professional makes it all so exciting!