"As someone with a hearing impairment I am proud to work for a company that recognises the skills and potential that disabled people bring to the table."
I originally intended to pursue a career in Finance or Banking – and I applied to a number of companies – but what drew me to Serco were the people I met at the assessment centre and the broad range of experiences and challenges on offer.
My first placement in the business has been on the Caledonian Sleeper project. I’ve definitely been thrown into the deep end which has allowed me to strengthen my skillset. The support I’ve received from my line manager, a Director within the Transport services, has been invaluable and has allowed me to integrate quickly into the workplace. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to develop since joining and I’m looking forward to my next two placements in our Health and Maritime businesses.
As someone with a hearing impairment I am proud to work for a company that recognises the skills and potential that disabled people bring to the table. Organisations often talk a great deal about values but do little to justify their claims, but with Serco I have found a place where its values are understood and upheld by everyone in the company. The assessment day conveyed this brilliantly; I could tell from the outset that they really cared about us.
