Sylvia Meredith, Support Worker, Hospital Discharge Service

“I joined Age Concern Gwent last year having previously worked for the care sector of the local authority.  Having spent my whole career in the caring profession, following an early retirement, I was eager to join a respected, high profile organization such as Age Concern.

 “The organisation provides opportunities for training and personal development and I feel valued not only from a company point of view but also as part of a team trying to achieve excellence in our field of work.  My job gives me a sense of purpose, makes me feel I belong and am supported and encouraged in providing a professional service to our clients.

“I haven’t had that many jobs in my life but would have to say my position with Age Concern Gwent has been one of the best.  The working conditions are excellent and very flexible, the holiday entitlement is generous and the job satisfaction is second to none.

“I can honestly say that I really enjoy working for Age Concern Gwent.  No day is the same, I meet people from widely varying backgrounds and I feel as if the job I do makes a real difference to people’s lives.  There is a huge need for the services that Age Concern provide and I for one, am proud to work for an organisation that takes the welfare of older people very serious and vigorously champions their cause.”