Case Studies
Nicola's Story - Transferrable Skills
Unsure of what skills you could bring to Aspire?
Nicola, our service manager for Rotherham and Sheffield, has answered a few questions on how she got started with Aspire, along with her career progression and the positive changes she has made throughout.
Julie's Day
“Today as an Aspire support worker, my 6-hour working day consisted of two visits with two very different individuals.
Annie is a witty and humorous lady who always wants a cuppa and a bit of banter as soon as I arrive. After our usual chat, we then start with the other aspects of her support. Annie admits she can get himself in a muddle with his bills, so me and the rest of his support team help her keep on top of things and make sure she always has gas and electric at her new flat. Once that’s all done, we put together a shopping list and have a walk down to the supermarket. She is always grateful for what we do and enjoys the company. I leave her safe at home with a fresh drink and head to my next client, with plenty of paid travel time between visits.
Lucy is a lovely young lady with hearing difficulties, who sometimes doesn’t answer her door after the first loud knock. Lucy likes to get ready to go out straight away, and will take the time beforehand to set out a plan of where we’re going and for how long. Supporting her mental health and wellbeing is very important to Lucy, so she likes to have quiet walks in scenic areas with her support workers.
Tomorrow will be another day, very different from but just as important as today.”
A client Story
Our clients journey is a great example of person-centred care and the impact of building meaningful relationships.
When Dawn began working with our client, she took time to understand his interests and what mattered to him. Through this, she learned about his passion for football and that he had not been able to attend matches for some time due to anxiety and difficulties with trust.
Dawn made it a priority to support him in reconnecting with this important part of his life. She showed commitment and flexibility, even offering to use her own time to make this happen. Recognising his anxiety, Dawn focused on building a strong, trusting relationship, working at his pace and providing consistent encouragement.
Over time, this approach helped him feel safe and supported enough to attend his first football match. Since then, his confidence has grown significantly, and he now regularly attends home games and enjoys the experience.
