Amanda's Story
Amanda is a kind, caring and dedicated social care professional with extensive experience in frontline practice and leadership.
She began her career working in care-home settings for older people and has since supported a wide range of vulnerable individuals, including disabled children and adults and people with Additional Support Needs.
Throughout her career, Amanda has been passionate about promoting social justice and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to feel valued, included and supported.
Turning a Vision into Reality
When Early Intervention was established, Amanda stepped forward to help turn the vision into reality. Alongside her volunteer role, she works as a Lecturer in Health and Social Care, helping to prepare the next generation of social care professionals.
Essential Support Behind the Scenes
Since day one, Amanda has played an important role behind the scenes as the volunteer responsible for Early Intervention’s finances.
She manages the organisation’s bank account, maintains its financial records and ensures that invoices are paid promptly. By donating her time and professional oversight, Amanda provides essential support that helps keep Early Intervention running smoothly.
Amanda shared
“Having worked in social care management, I have seen first-hand the difference that early intervention and preventative support can make to people’s lives.
Throughout my career, it was often clear that individuals and families would have benefited from support much earlier, before their circumstances deteriorated and required more intensive intervention.
In many cases, relatively small investments in early support could have helped people improve their wellbeing and avoid reaching crisis point.
While crisis services will always be essential, a system that primarily reacts to problems after they have escalated is neither sustainable nor the best outcome for those who rely on support. This includes relying on the goodwill of unpaid volunteers.
In my view, investing earlier is not only more effective for those receiving support but is also essential for creating sustainable services for the future. That is why I am involved in Early Intervention Aberdeen.”