Carer Support West Cumbria, which provides advice and support for unpaid Carers has a new Chief Officer, Sharon Sewell.
After 20 years service with Allerdale Borough Council, working in the democratic services team, Sharon has joined the charity based at Lakeland Business Park in Cockermouth.
Sharon, from Workington, has a legal background and was was looking for a new challenge.
Sharon said: “I was looking for a change and wanted to do something where I could see I was making a difference.
“I joined the Samaritans and completed counselling training and I was looking for an opportunity on the Cumbria Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) website when I saw Carer Support West Cumbria was looking for a new CEO.
“I have always worked in the public sector, however this role enables me to be more hands on.
“This is what I was looking for – an opportunity to make a difference in my own community.”
Carer Support West Cumbria provides support to carers who look after a family member, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help.
The organisation provides services to carers in the districts of Allerdale and Copeland.
Carer Support West Cumbria works to support and improve the quality of life of unpaid Carers in West Cumbria.
For more information about Carer Support West Cumbria and Carer Support Cumbria’s other local organisation visit www.carerssupportcumbria.co.uk.
