Colleagues At Derby Home Celebrate Combined Long Service Of 20 Years

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Roe and Rachael Simpson both started working at MHA Willowcroft in 2014

Two colleagues from a Derby home celebrated their combined long service at the home, which came to 20 years.

Rachael Simpson and Rebecca ‘Becky’ Roe both work at MHA Willowcroft and have been doing so for the last 10 years.

Their combined service of 10 years was recognised by the home as they received a bouquet of flowers and a certificate.

MHA Willowcroft provides residential and residential dementia care for 60 residents.

Rachael Simpson, who works as a Deputy Home Manager said:
“I had a work colleague who persuaded me to apply for a job as senior carer at Willowcroft back in 2014, we worked together, she had left to join Willowcroft, it was the best decision I have ever made and have had 10 enjoyable years with MHA.

“I have had the pleasure of meeting lots of wonderful residents who keep me coming to work each day.

“I have been part of some fabulous teams who make coming to work easy, and it’s like being part of one big happy family.

“We have experienced so much together, good times, some really awful times through covid but it just makes us stronger, resilient and to keep on smiling.

“It feels great to still be here 10 years later and I am very grateful to be given the opportunity to progress, I have had wonderful supportive managers, that makes a massive difference.

“For me working in care, the clue is in the job title, care, if you’re a caring person this is the job for you.

Becky, who works as a care assistant added:
“I still very much enjoy my job 10 years on.

“I did think I would be here for a long time, as the place I worked in prior to this role, I started when I was 18 and worked there for 11 years.

“MHA Willowcroft is a lovely place to work, I have made some great friends, and I have a great relationship with residents.

“In care you have to be yourself, you have to take time with residents and be patient, teamwork goes a long way, and you have to smile!.”