YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE

Helen Robertshaw is adding new meaning to the term ‘work life balance’. The Mersey Care facilities management assistant is an army reservist – and she’s finding out the benefits of working for Mersey Care.

In previous jobs I’d not had a holiday in years because I had to use my entitlement for army training. At Mersey Care they recognise that I’m working. The Trust champions veterans and reservists, so I’m given time on top of my annual leave towards mandatory army training, and I use my own holidays to do extra training.”

Helen discovered first hand how Mersey Care builds on outside interests and skills. “Being in the army got me my job; my skills in logistics were what they were looking for. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.

“When I get opportunities to travel and develop new skills, it’s fantastic to know the Trust will support me. Once you’ve had that you won’t want to leave.”

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