If it’s possible to be a celebrity In the world of caregiving, then there’s nobody with more star power than our very own Dave Austin.

Everyone knows him. Everyone loves him. But not everyone knows his story - both in the 34 years he’s spent with Diverse Abilities, or in the mysterious time before…

Join us for another lifer’s fabulous story, and discover just long and illustrious a career you can make in the caregiving profession!

This episode covers:

• Dave’s inspiring 34-year journey, showcasing career progression and the many roles within the sector

• The power of person-centered care and how it transforms lives for both staff, and the people they care for

• Positivity, adaptability, and lifelong learning in overcoming challenges and making a difference

• The lasting connections built among staff, families, and those who we support

• Dave’s story as living proof that that care is anything but a short-term or limited career

Dave Austin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-austin-302871273/

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Nursing staff are at the heart of everything we do at Diverse Abilities, so it’s an absolute shock to many when they discover how they’re funded… or rather, not.

All nursing staff are fundraised, and to paint a vivid picture of just what joy is made from that fundraising, we’re joined on Reasons to Care by Amy Savill and Hollie Adams!

Join us to explore the unique daily life of a nurse at Langside and The Beehive, the transformative work that they do for children and adult services, and how you can support these inspiring people.

This episode covers:

• The critical importance of nursing staff in supporting children and adults with complex needs

• How nursing enables not just education, but the community participation too

• A holistic approach to care focusing on individual growth, independence, and personal achievements

• The challenges of having no dedicated funding from NHS or local authorities for nursing services

Sponsor a Nurse:

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/nurses

Amy Savill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-savill-a7224a251/

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Caregiving is so much more than a job to pass the time; it’s a career that can last a lifetime…

While Charlotte Snowshall is early in her journey with us in Short Breaks, she has a transformative story that will inspire the passionate, curious minds thinking of care as a career!

Join us on Reasons to Care this week, as we hear what turned a temporary role into years of life-changing work, and just how far her career could take her.

This episode covers:

• Charlotte's journey from short breaks crew member to management, showing that care work offers genuine career opportunities

• The transformative impact of initiatives like Little Squirrels

• The personal passion and energy that underpins caregivers’ careers

• Misconceptions around care work as a temporary job with no progression

• How care goes above and beyond basic support, creating meaningful experiences for those with additional needs

Clare Rochford

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities

https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/