P E T- X i C A S E S T U D Y Max Pindur, aged 39, pursued a role in the care industry after leaving her role as a graphic designer in search of a more fulfilling career. She moved to England from Poland in 2008 to work in care and nursing homes, though complications through an autoimmune disease and permanent injuries to her back suffered in a road traffic accident meant she later switched to working in supported living, which was less p hysically demanding.
MAX’S STORY
But COVID-19 meant Max was asked to shield because of her suppressed immune system, and as such needed to find a role which was home-based. Max wanted to use her caring tendencies and professional experience to support others looking to make the next step in their careers, but saw her opportunities limited due to a lack of teaching qualifications.
Support provided by PET-Xi In November 2020, Max was enrolled on PET-Xi’s Team Leading course, after being referred by her Universal Credit work coach. She subsequently gained Level 2 qualifications in IT User Skills, C ustomer Service, Health and Social Care, before being given the chance to s upport the delivery of online PET-Xi classes. Char Bailey, team leading tutor at PET-Xi, said: “Max had a fantastic approach to learning and personal development, and was always enthusiastic in helping and encouraging others. “She is extremely conscientious and showed an instant desire to take up a leadership role, and it is great to see someone taking an interest in the development of others after believing in herself.”
The outcome Max has now taken up a role as an Expert for PET-Xi, leading Level 2 Health and Social Care classes while she completes her Level 5 teaching qualification.
Char Bailey
“The tutors at PET-Xi have an incredible amount of expertise to offer, but I found it was the motivation I received in the leadership class that had the biggest impact on me.
TEAM LEADING
“Char helped me to realise that I could achieve whatever set my mind on, and that although I was discouraged from pursuing a teaching career in the past it was not something I should give up on. “I was always discouraged from the careers I wanted due to a lack of formal qualifications, but by taking the opportunities given to me by PET-Xi I have been able to make a good start on that journey, as I am gaining experience as a tutor whilst working towards a teaching qualification. “If it wasn’t for her sharing her story and encouragement, I would never even have thought about applying to the role at PET-Xi. “Now I’ve got the job, I’m able to work from home, which is great for me because I don’t need to worry about COVID and can manage my back far more easily. “I’m glad I didn’t give up on myself – I knew I was fit to work, and PET-Xi helped me prove it.” “I’d like to mention Nick Walker at PET-Xi too – he called me after the course to check on my progress which is more than I’d had with other courses I had been taking with other companies at the time.” Max Pindur
Together we work as one The Level 2 Team Leading, IT User Skills, Customer Service and Health and Social Care courses Max took part in were funded by People Plus through the Adult Education Budget.
If you would like to do the same course as Max we would love to hear from you! To sign up call Owen McKendry on: 07387 412 952 or email: omckendry@pet-xi.co.uk