Cath Donnelly
Service Manager Children and Young People's Services
Hi, I am Cath Donnelly, I am the Registered Service Manager for Milestones Young People Service, a Supported Accommodation Service for Young people aged between 16 and 18.
I have over 18 years’ experience working in Residential settings, supported living settings and education settings.
In addition to working in health and social care I have lived experience which I feel has given me a unique insight into our young people and how to support and encourage their individual needs as I was one of those young people. Whilst having an understanding we are all different in our own special ways.
My experience has been primarily with children and young people between the ages of 8-18 with trauma-based needs.
Working with young people is not just a job to me. I have a passion in ensuring all young people feel safe and valued in society whatever their start in life has been or choices they have made. I believe with the right support and encouragement all young people can be empowered to achieve in preparation for their future.
Not only have I had the privilege of supporting young people I have also learned from them over the years which has helped me gain the knowledge and experience I have which helps me enjoy every role I have been in.
I have been with Jigsaw for nearly a year and a half, and I have a passion and dedication to not only to Jigsaw and It’s ethos but to the young people and team at Milestones.
I am excited for the future and being able to not only learn and develop myself but more importantly the young people and the team alongside some amazing people who are passionate about what we do.