“Every single day is different. It’s a privilege to be part of their lives.”
For Karolina Vilkelyte, the journey to becoming a social care worker in Northern Ireland has been one of adaptation, resilience, and an unwavering passion for helping people.
“This was my first job in Northern Ireland,” Karolina recalls. “The system here was new to me, and I needed to get a lot of things put in place to work, like a National Insurance number. But I had a driving license and a car, and wanted to use my training, so I thought social care would be a great fit.
“I was a little bit afraid to talk in the beginning. I did learn English at university but it was the little phrases that people say here that were a little harder for me to follow. As time went on I just got better, doing this kind of work, interacting with the people I care for and their families, was really helpful for me to learn to communicate better.”
For now, Karolina is very content with her work in social care, which she describes as flexible and fulfilling. “Social care is exciting and never boring,” she says. “You get to meet so many people and even learn from them. It’s like being part of a big family and community.”
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