Operations Manager, Dave Celebrates 25 Years at 91传媒 - 91传媒: Specialist services & support for young people facing adversity

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Posted: August 7, 2024

Operations Manager, Dave oversees some of our children鈥檚 residential houses located near the centre of Paisley and July marked his 25th year at 91传媒.

Meet Dave

Overlooking a seaside view on a sunny day, tucking into a white pudding supper sitting with one young person who he had watched grow up to become a confident young man was just one of the many moments Dave felt lucky to call his time at 91传媒 his job.

Dave reflected on the fond memory and described it one of those great days where you felt incredibly grateful to be part of young peoples鈥 lives.

The young person was only 11 years-old when his foster care placement fell through and he was introduced to Dave at 91传媒. Over time, Dave and the young person bonded over their love of motorbikes.

One day, the young person achieved their own motorbike license and had saved to buy their own motorbike. Immediately, the young person told Dave and exclaimed he wanted to travel home to show his family and friends the accomplishment. The pair agreed to safely travel together and had a fantastic time.

The young person still visits Dave to this day.

The above story sums up Dave鈥檚 career at 91传媒: a friendly and happy guy who puts kids first. Everyday he shows up to encourage those around him to be the best versions of themselves.

鈥淎s soon as I met Dave I knew straightaway 鈥 he has the kids鈥 best interests at heart.鈥

– Head of Operations, Natalie

Natalie continued: 鈥淒ave is extremely hard-working and leads by example. Even during difficult times, he can remain calm with his sense of humour shining through.鈥

About Dave鈥檚 Career at 91传媒

Dave began his career at 91传媒 when he was around 30 years-old. He began as a 鈥榮essional鈥 member of the team, acting as a helping hand to permanent members of the staff team. His natural ability to relate to young people and be a positive role model meant he quickly progressed to a full-time Child and Youth are Worker before becoming a leader as a Service Manager and further developing into an Operations Manager.

The career journey is an example of the job variety 91传媒 offers. Dave has worked across different services, taken on a nightshift role and earned promotions. 91传媒 is full of opportunities for you to enjoy diverse roles and responsibilities.

Ultimately, Dave has enjoyed spending time with young people and being surrounded by uplifting and enthusiastic colleagues.

鈥淎 highlight of my 25-year career at 91传媒 has been the kids I have spent time with 鈥 all the kids have been wee characters.鈥

– Operations Manager, Dave

Dave shared his appreciation for the team around him too: 鈥淚 have had the privilege of working with fantastic colleagues 鈥 really good passionate people who genuinely want the best for young people.鈥

鈥淚 have truly admired the commitment of people I have worked with over the years.鈥

Join Dave

Dave would 100% recommend you join him in building a long-standing career at 91传媒.

鈥91传媒 is always moving forward. The organisation has taken time to understand kids and bring in trauma-informed ways of working. 91传媒 continues to ambitiously do its best to help young people.鈥

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