Table of Contents
- Lennox’s Reflection: Honesty in Support Work
- From Hospitality to Health and Social Care
- Why Students are Joining Green Light PBS
- Start Your Career Journey with Green Light
Lennox’s Reflection: Honesty in Support Work
“On the 12th of May, myself and Kerry Noonan from Green Light PBS went over to Truro and Penwith College to speak with Health and Social Care students about support work, and it ended up being one of those days that genuinely leaves you feeling positive afterwards.
Going in, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Sometimes presentations can feel a bit formal or awkward, especially when you’re speaking to younger students, but the students were brilliant from the start. They were engaged, asking questions, laughing with us, and properly listening to what we had to say.
Kerry and I worked really naturally together and I think that helped the whole thing feel more relaxed and honest rather than just another presentation. We spoke openly about what support work is actually like; the good days, the challenging moments, and why it’s such a rewarding career if you genuinely care about people.”
From Hospitality to Health and Social Care
“I spoke quite a bit about my own background before care work and how working in hospitality for years helped me massively when moving into support work. Things like communication, staying calm under pressure, building relationships, and learning how to read people all transfer over more than you’d think. I think that connected with a lot of the students because it showed them that there isn’t just one route into this kind of work.”
Why Students are Joining Green Light PBS Ltd.
“The best part of the day was seeing how interested people genuinely were. By the end of the session, around five students had already signed up for our June induction, which was amazing to hear. Even outside of that, loads of students stayed behind to ask questions and wanted to know more about the role and what working at Green Light PBS is really like.
For me personally, it was just nice seeing young people actually excited about going into the care sector. It’s a job that deserves more recognition than it gets because at the centre of it all is just helping people live happier and fuller lives.
Massive thanks to everyone at Truro and Penwith College for having us. It was a really enjoyable day and definitely something I’d love to do again in the future.”
— Lennox Pearce
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Looking for Health and Social Care Roles in Cornwall?
Are you a student at Truro and Penwith College or currently studying a Health and Social Care course? As Lennox highlighted, there is no single path into this sector. We value the transferable skills you bring from other industries, such as:
- Effective Communication: Vital for building trust with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Problem-Solving: Staying calm under pressure to support people with complex needs.
- Empathy and Integrity: Core values that ensure every resident feels safe and listened to.
At Green Light PBS, we provide a supportive environment where new team members receive training that is described as “second to none”. Whether you are looking for a role to start after your course or want to learn more about our person-centered approach, we would love to hear from you.