//Inspiring
Achievement
Paul Flood
HNC Social Care
Kilmarnock Campus
“I volunteered as a Sessional Worker with Who
Cares? Scotland, before coming to college in
2011. I also worked with North Ayrshire Council
within the residential unit, dealing with young
people in care. To gain a full-time post, I needed
more qualifications, so this led me to study the
HNC Social Care at Kilmarnock Campus.
During my studies I learned a lot about myself.
Studying was tough; as well as attending
college; I also undertook a work placement,
continuing with North Ayrshire Council on a
part-time basis. Although the experience was
exhausting and challenging, it was extremely
invaluable, exciting and rewarding.
My time at college benefitted me hugely. I
was empowered with the knowledge that I
needed, and this helped me to understand the
complexities of working with young people
with a vast range of needs. Although it was hard
work it was extremely worthwhile and also lots
of fun. My lecturers were very supportive too.
I am currently employed with Achnamara
Care Home in Saltcoats. I work with young
people who are looked after away from home,
in a residential setting. My job requires me to
liaise with Social Workers, arrange contact with
families and generally provide a caring, safe,
nurturing environment for young people to stay.
Coming to college has been inspiring, and I
hope to improve myself further, by undertaking
the SVQ Level 4 course, and working towards a
senior position within North Ayrshire Council.
I hope to fit in a course in sign language too.”
Jacqueline McLellan, Care and Early Years Lecturer
comments “Paul was an evening class student who
THE STUDENT VOICE: EDITION 1
“ Coming to
college has
been inspiring,
and I hope
to improve
myself
further”
Paul Flood’s
time at
Kilmarnock
Campus has
inspired him
to seek higher
achievement.
has shown an inspirational level of commitment to
supporting young people in care. He has achieved
so much in his time at Kilmarnock Campus,
including a trip to Mount Everest Base Camp,
where he took a young person in care with him.
Paul dedicated himself to the project, implementing
training plans, attending training weekends,
and supporting the young person, physically and
emotionally and raising over £7,500 in the process.
Paul has been an inspirational student, and his
achievements are down to his hard work, his
enthusiasm and his passion for helping others.”
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