Paul Sedgewick

I became a live-in carer for my landlady. I shared the house with her. She had no family and when she got ill I slowly started helping her until she was unable to take care of herself any more. Before that, I was a store assistant manager but it was never a job I enjoyed. I have known my landlady for the past 12 years as she was a family friend. Her condition has improved considerably over the last 2 years and I now have more free time. I have no real professional knowledge that can be related to the care field other than the online courses I have been taking to give myself better knowledge and understanding of care and support.

Work Experience

The Book Store – Assistant manager

Managing and motivating staff
Making sure that your store meets sales targets looking for ways to increase sales and improve efficiency
Managing stock levels
Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales dealing with takings
Recruiting and training new staff
Being aware of competitors, market trends and customer expectations

Taking care of Mrs. Lewis

House Chores
Personal Care
Shopping
Keeping company
Administering medications

Education

GCSEs in Math, English, History, Science, Geography, Literature

A level in business studies at Richmond Sixth Form

Hnc in Accountancy

Adult care management online courses