MARIA’S STORY
P E T-X i C A S E S T U DY Maria Bliss, a 30-year-old mother of two from Nuneaton, gave birth to her second child one month before the pandemic began, and wanted to mark the start of post-lockdown life by returning to the workplace. Despite having more than 10 years’ experience in the care industry, Maria found that many roles required formal qualifications and came across PET-Xi’s remote courses via her Job Centre careers advisor. Maria found an ideal role within adult social care whilst completing her qualification and submitted a speculative application, before being told that she would be offered the job because of the skills and knowledge she would pick up on the course.
Support provided by PET-Xi Maria was enrolled on PET-Xi’s Level 2 Health and Social Care course to build on her practical experience in care as part of a 10-day programme. Harry Craker, Recruitment and Progressions Co-ordinator at PET-Xi said:
“The course that Maria took part in teaches learners about safeguarding and GDPR as well as equality and diversity, duty of care and personal development. “The feedback that Maria received from all of her tutors was excellent, she has very positive attitude to learning and her enthusiasm for care shows that she is definitely following the right career path.” The outcome Maria’s Level 2 qualification was vital to her securing a position as a social care worker for People in Action, a Midlands-based charity that delivers personal care services.
LEVEL 2
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Harry Craker
“The course at PET-Xi was absolutely fantastic and I really appreciated the caring approach of all of their staff. “They were very supportive when I had to miss a few days as my child was sick, made sure I did not miss any vital content, and were always willing to give up their own time beyond sessions to answer questions. “By gaining this qualification it has made me feel more confident in the modern job market as it shows I have the proof to back up my skills. “I thought I would apply to this vacancy just to see what would happen, and I was told by my new boss that it was because of my time at PET-Xi they felt confident in my abilities and offered me the job. “I’d tell anyone in any industry no matter their professional background to have a look at the range of courses offered by PET-Xi as the rewards in my case have amazing. I am already looking at returning in the future to boost my skills and knowledge even further.” Maria Bliss Together we work as one Maria’s course was part of the PeoplePlus programme, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and provided by PET-Xi. The programme was developed to help those aged 16 and over not currently in education, employment or training - or at risk of becoming so.
If you would like to do the same course as Maria we would love to hear from you! To sign up call Owen McKendry on: 07387 412 952 or email: omckendry@pet-xi.co.uk