Staff Stories

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Lauren Whitehead

Lauren Whitehead has been working at Colchester Homeless Supported Housing since 2020. She tells us what a typical day as Project Worker might be like.

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Jim Lockey

Project Worker Jim Lockey was able to incorporate his skills and experience as a contemporary artist to his role, helping supported living residents improve their mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic.

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Sahara Henery

Project worker, Sahara Henery, tells us why she chose a career in social care and shares an insight into what the role involves.

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Nina Hines

In a very personal account, Deputy Local Service Manager, Nina, tells us how she was sceptical about having the Covid-19 vaccine and why she changed her mind.

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Lindi Urubusi - My five-day vaccine diary

A Local Service Manager in London talks about her experience of having the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and records how she felt for five days after having the vaccine.

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Lewis Pockley

A Bridlington man who spent six months in a supported housing service following a period of homelessness is drawing on his experiences to help others.