I’ve worked in NHS admin for years, but latest job has been nightmare. I got a new job - apparantly ahead of a staff member who has been there years & saw it as hers. Result is i have been snubbed & pretty much ignored except for completely vital information! While it clearly upsets me (not tears etc, more annoyance as i thought at 51 i’d left mean girls long ago!) it has also confirmed that i want to go into more patient centred work.
I’m fit, healthy, educated & have previously looked aftee older relative & done lot of voluntary work with young adults. I’ve also worked shifts before.
Does anyone know what i’d need to get into care work or case/nursing assistant work?
I want to feel i’m doing a job that has value to someone, and be part of avteam - not tap a keyboard, in a toxic room where i’m clearly not welcome! I’m aware of the pay drop, physical & emotional demands, but am thinking of it more and more!
Also will being wrong side of 50 be a problem? Feels like my kast chance to fo a satisfying job.