Introducing Brad

Meet Brad Emery, Registered Manager at National Care Group’s Cornerstones residential service in Wiltshire.

As a result of the pandemic, a career change to social care was Brad’s calling. His daughter has learning disabilities so he felt that the skills and experience would be valuable for when she grows older.

A support worker role in a local care home became available and Brad applied for it. The rest is history.

Progression to Registered Manager

Although a complete contrast to the corporate world that Brad had left behind, he adapted to his new role well at the care home.

Brad demonstrated very quickly that he was able to take on more responsibilities. Drawing on his personal experiences and realising his potential, he felt empowered to progress to more senior roles.

With transferable skills from his previous career and a passion for making a difference, Brad was promoted to team leader within 12 months, and then assistant manager two months later.

Brad accepted a registered manager role less than a year later after completing training and coaching programmes to enhance his skills further.

He says:

“Due to my daughter’s condition, my interest has always been learning disabilities and autism. After completing my training, I managed mental health homes for a year before joining Cornerstones.”

A rewarding career

Brad is a shining example that a role in social care is extremely rewarding. He says:

“While the pandemic did throw up a lot of uncertainty, it allowed me to evaluate life choices. I am pleased to have moved to social care, with many progression opportunities available.

“Some of my rewarding career highlights include helping a person we supported to achieve his dream of driving a Truck and Trailer, helping others to re-decorate and furnish their rooms, and helping people develop their independence and progress from residential to supported living.”

A fulfilling role at National Care Group

Brad’s role at National Care Group is diverse, with many opportunities for skills development and career progression. He adds:

“I am responsible for a registered care home and eight supported living services, which enables me to use a broader set of skills. I see this as another career progression.

“There are many different rewards and challenges with the role, but every day I feel so proud to make a difference and empower people to achieve their full potential.”

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