Care option pays off for Johnny
Johnny James had worked in a telephone manufacturer’s warehouse for several years before becoming unemployed for 24 months. In the hope of finding full-time work, Johnny was referred to Llanelli Rural Council) LRC Training by the Job Centre. Following consultation with his Field Officer at LRC Training and exploring all the options open to him, Johnny decided to go down the ‘Care’ route. This, he said, was a career path that had “always been of interest” to him. Johnny gained valuable first-hand experience while on placement at a local care home, named Hafan-Y-Coed. Through the Government funded programme, Johnny received training covering all key areas required to work in the care sector, including Manual Handling, Health & Safety, First Aid and Food and Hygiene. Within a one month time period, Johnny passed all the aspects of the programme and gained the required knowledge and skills to become a qualified Carer. Johnny not only impressed the staff at LRC Training but also the ma...