Hello, I’m Ruth
My Role: Chief Executive Officer.
Where I work: Imagine Act and Succeed, supported living organisation, Wigan.
What do I do in my role?
We support adults with learning disabilities in supported living and adults over the age of 55 in extra care.
I support the senior management team.
What’s my career journey?
I started as a support worker in the organisation 27 years ago.
Then a manager/senior manager and now CEO.
My top skills
- Creativity
- Facilitation
- Empathy.
What’s the best thing about my job?
Every day is different, working with great supportive people.
Good personal qualities to have
- Patience
- Kindness
- Willingness to learn.
What do I want to do next?
Continue to develop the charity and make a difference to our communities.
My advice if you want to do what I do
Work hard, keep learning new things, don’t assume you know everything, make time for people and build connections.