Wan's Story
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Wan’s Story
Wan is a service manager at Deerswood Lodge in Crawley, West Sussex.
Wan is a service manager at Deerswood Lodge in Crawley, West Sussex.
Deciding to work in Care
Wan was brought up by her grandparents in Thailand. At the age of 16 Wan was adopted by her auntie who lived in the UK. She missed her grandparents so much it made Wan want to pursue a career in care and look after the elderly.
Wan was brought up by her grandparents in Thailand. At the age of 16 Wan was adopted by her auntie who lived in the UK. She missed her grandparents so much it made Wan want to pursue a career in care and look after the elderly.
Career progression with Shaw
In 2008 Wan Joined Mill River Lodge in Horsham as a team leader (previously working as a support worker for another company) with hours to suit around her family. Wan moved to Hillside Lodge in Pulborough and was appointed deputy manager to cover maternity leave. In 2016, Wan moved to Burleys Wood in Crawley as acting manager. She applied for the post permanently and was successful. Was took time off to have a baby and once her maternity leave finished she started as manager at Deerswood Lodge in 2019.
In 2008 Wan Joined Mill River Lodge in Horsham as a team leader (previously working as a support worker for another company) with hours to suit around her family. Wan moved to Hillside Lodge in Pulborough and was appointed deputy manager to cover maternity leave. In 2016, Wan moved to Burleys Wood in Crawley as acting manager. She applied for the post permanently and was successful. Was took time off to have a baby and once her maternity leave finished she started as manager at Deerswood Lodge in 2019.
Qualifications
During her time at Shaw, Wan has achieved her QCF level 5 in Leadership for health and social care in adults, embracing the journey of living with dementia, Coaching and Mentoring as well as level 4 Safeguarding for Leaders.
During her time at Shaw, Wan has achieved her QCF level 5 in Leadership for health and social care in adults, embracing the journey of living with dementia, Coaching and Mentoring as well as level 4 Safeguarding for Leaders.
Recognition
Wan has twice won a National Shaw Star award for Outstanding management contribution and she also recently featured as ‘Manager of the Month’ in trade publication, Care Home Professional.
Wan has twice won a National Shaw Star award for Outstanding management contribution and she also recently featured as ‘Manager of the Month’ in trade publication, Care Home Professional.
Wan says:
“The most rewarding part of my job is enriching the lives of those who live here and being a part of their family; making special memories with residents and their families; marking special occasions and celebrating milestones. My colleagues at Shaw have been nothing but supportive and shown a great deal of encouragement throughout my career progression. There is always further training available if you wish to and I highly recommend Shaw to anyone looking for a career in care with opportunities to progress to various roles.”
“The most rewarding part of my job is enriching the lives of those who live here and being a part of their family; making special memories with residents and their families; marking special occasions and celebrating milestones. My colleagues at Shaw have been nothing but supportive and shown a great deal of encouragement throughout my career progression. There is always further training available if you wish to and I highly recommend Shaw to anyone looking for a career in care with opportunities to progress to various roles.”
