Congratulations Dr Dave Roberts, what an incredible impact you've made during your 25 years! Thanks for everything you've done for the charity, here's to 25 more.
Head of Mulberry Bush Outreach / Deputy CEO / Psychodynamic Organisational Therapist PhD; MA; PG Dip; BA (Hons); DipSW
How did this happen? In the late 1990's, whilst studying for my Diploma in Social Work, I came to the The Mulberry Bush for a 100 day student placement - which was fantastic! This week I celebrated my 25yr anniversary (!!) of being employed at the charity. A number of people have asked me what has kept me here which has led me to think.... * It is never dull! * The levels of support - at times it has felt like I'm on my own but that is normally because I haven't voiced that I need some support * The opportunities to try new things and to be ambitious (the charity supported me to complete a PhD and I don't even like writing!) * The values and ethos of working together, understanding behaviour and reflection fit my personal values (even when sometimes I just want to work on my own and do it my way!) * A sense of belonging and being part of something that changes lives * The feedback that our work makes a difference * The people I work with - finding a congrats card and a plate of flapjack on my desk yesterday was just a great start to the day! Actually I think the list could go on for quite a while....So what keeps you in your job? #SocialWork #MulberryBush #UWE #Training