Gerry McDevitt, Support Worker
Gerry McDevitt has been a Support Worker with Apex for almost four years and works in The House in the Wells in Derry~Londonderry. We sat down with Gerry to chat about his role, what Apex is like as an employer and how he relaxes outside of work.
Name: Gerry McDevitt
Job role: Support Worker
Describe what your job involves:
Supporting the residents in a caring and safe environment, enabling them to manage their addiction.
What do you like most about your job?
Working with the residents, helping them with their journey.
Describe Apex in three words.
Building a community.
What advice would you give someone starting out in your career area?
Approach the role with an open mind, and always be willing to learn from residents.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I am a member of the Old Library Trust, Men’s Health group and participate in a range of activities. I am also a season holder at Derry City Football Club.
What did you want to be when growing up?
Professional footballer and a lawyer.
What is the first concert you attended?
Rory Gallagher.
What is your favourite book?
‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ by Yuval Noah Harari.
Favourite motto or personal mantra?
Value everyone’s contribution.
