Nicola Quigley, Support Worker
Nicola Quigley works as a Support Worker at Beechway House in Derry~Londonderry, which offers accommodation, support and care for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. We sat down with Nicola to chat about her role, what Apex is like as an employer and how she spends her free time outside of work.
Name: Nicola Quigley
Job role: Support Worker
Describe what your job involves.
I help provide support and care for adults with a learning disability to complete daily tasks, enabling them to lead a more fulfilling life.
What do you like most about your job?
The interactions with the tenants.
Describe Apex in three words.
Enjoyable, friendly and helpful.
What advice would you give someone starting out in your career area?
Take each day one step at a time. Whilst there are a lot of new responsibilities to get to grips with, try to take everything in and learn as you can. If you don’t know, just ask!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I make cups, knit, crochet – anything crafty.
What did you want to be when growing up?
A nun.
What is the first concert you attended?
The Pussycat Dolls.
What is your favourite book?
Pride and Prejudice.
Favourite motto or personal mantra?
Never place a full stop where God has placed a comma.
