Why I Left Finance for Social Care

"For years, I worked in finance.  

I was a risk analyst in banks. I worked in accounting firms. I sat at a desk, looking at a screen, analysing data. It paid the bills. But something was missing." 

“You’re just a number,” I realised. And I didn’t want to feel like that anymore."

A Different Kind of Challenge  

"I have a psychology degree, and alongside my finance career I did some weekend care work for extra income. I never expected to enjoy it. But I did."

"Helping someone. Seeing the difference you make in their day. Knowing they were looking forward to your visit — that gave me something I’d never felt sitting behind a screen."

"So, I made a decision to move into social care."

Why Ategi?  

"At Ategi, you’re not rushing between calls. 

Job Satisfaction That Matters  

One of the individuals I support hadn’t left the house for years before starting with Ategi. Now she’s going shopping. Trying new activities. Setting goals. She might not see her progress — but I do."

"And knowing that I’ve played a small part in that? That’s job satisfaction."

"In finance, I was analysing risk. Now, I’m helping people rebuild their confidence and independence.  

And I wouldn’t go back."

If you're looking for a role where:

• You build genuine relationships  
• You work person-centred  
• You see real impact  
• You’re not “just a number”  

Social care might be the career change you didn’t know you needed...

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In finance, I was analysing risk. Now, I’m helping people rebuild their confidence and independence.  

And I wouldn’t go back.

Could you be an Ategi Support Worker?

As an Ategi support worker, you’ll provide tailored, person-centered support that builds on each individual’s strengths. You’ll help people develop skills, confidence, and independence, working alongside them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

We offer competitive pay and a range of great perks to reward your hard work.

Find out more here