It takes a village

TOM: How long have you been leading Inspire’s Gozo centre in Għajnsielem?

AC: I have been Gozo services manager with Inspire Foundation since September 2013.  Throughout my career, I worked in the business sector abroad and once I moved to Malta, I decided it would be great to mesh my penchant for business with the knowledge I acquired from my studies in psychology. Working in the social care sector, helping to improve the lives of others, was always a goal of mine. The job ticked all the boxes for me. In fact, it is a very rewarding experience to be able to use my skill set to enhance the lives of children with special needs.

TOM: What does your job entail?

AC: There aren’t any typical days for me because I wear so many hats within my own department. But basically, my priority is to ensure that the clients receive a quality service and that staff members have the tools to be able to deliver this service.

I oversee the maintenance and cleaning of the premises to ensure that we have a safe and healthy environment for both staff and clients alike. A lot can go wrong in trying to achieve a consistent service when a staff member is unwell, particularly during this pandemic. So as...