My first week at PEP

I originally started at PEP as a job to bridge the gap between leaving college and going to America for nine weeks next year, hoping that it would look good on my CV.
After my first day I realised that it wasn't going to just be a job, bringing in some much needed funds but something I would enjoy doing and leave feeling satisfied.
My first day I was, metaphorically, thrown into the deep end of PEP, going to one of the many day groups for the elderly.
I myself will be the first to admit I believed some of the stereotypes of elderly people, but after my first day on the job, my perspective had changed greatly.
I soon realised that PEP wasn't all about helping the elderly, but rather, anyone who feels they need the help of PEP, both young and old, in a range of different ways such as Art, Literacy, Computers or something as simple as going to one of the many Neighbourhood Groups to do a range of activites such as Tai Chi, Flamenco dancing, pottery and much more.

There is also the painting and decorating team, which I helped out for two days, who go to houses or flats that need, to coin a phrase, sprucing up.

All together, my first week has been an eye opening experience into the world of work and social care that I don't think I'm going to regret once in the next six months.

SB