Your Role:
Hi, I’m Mez, the Administrative Officer at Poppy Dementia Day Support.
Where do you work?
I’ve recently joined the team at Poppy Dementia Day Support in Swinton.
Why did you apply for the role?
After the last few years of feeling unfulfilled in corporate environments, I wanted to return to a social care / community interest environment role that aligns with my personal values.
What are you looking forward to in your new role?
I’m looking forward to doing my bit as part of a service that meets such important needs for the community and to work alongside a team who are passionate about what they do for the people they support.
Career Background:
I began my career in care home settings during my twenties and later moved into travel sales and hospitality in Manchester, Guernsey, and Jersey. I even managed Guernsey’s local cinema! After working as a Front of House Manager at a 4-star hotel in Guernsey, I moved into HR roles in financial services, hospitality, the Guernsey Civil Service, and most recently, Higher Education in Manchester. I enjoy challenging myself and stepping out of my comfort zone, which is why I’ve decided to move away from HR. I’m excited about the opportunities Aspire offers as I start this new chapter in my career!
Life Outside of Work:
My life outside work… Well, my partying days are behind me now (haha!), so I spend my time enjoying the simple things in life that gives me pleasure, like cooking, getting into a really good book, binge-watching series (sci-fi, true crime, documentaries, comedy, etc.), and I love films, I like any genre and country, so the cinema feels like my second home!
