Say hello to our two new starters Jess and Kerry
We’ve recently welcomed two new staff members in the form of Jessica Fagan (Clinical Support Worker) and Kerry Salmon (Community Fundraiser). Get to know them below!
Jessica Fagan (Clinical Support Worker)
Jessica joined us two weeks ago as a Clinical Support Worker, but this wasn’t her first time at Derian. She’s worked in the community with many of our children for over eight years and has made numerous visits to the hospice with our youngsters who receive respite, including Bradley.
When the job cropped up here, Jess jumped at the chance to apply as she’d heard great things about working at Derian and wanted to work as part of a wider team after years of being a lone worker. It’s going to be a totally different environment for her and she can’t wait to get involved.
Outside of work, Jessica is a self-proclaimed socialite and loves being around people and generally having a good time! She goes to the gym when she can, so if you see her in active-wear when she’s finished a shift, she’s forcing herself to go!
Kerry Salmon (Community Fundraiser)
Kerry started in the Income, Comms and Marketing Team on Monday after racking up a huge 13 years at Leyland Morrison’s. From the age of 16, Kerry has only ever had that one job, so handing in her notice and starting this new chapter has been really surreal for her.
After spending her years mainly as an in-store florist and Community Champion, Kerry thought it was time to push herself and get a fulfilling role of which she could be proud of and make a difference. ‘If I’m happier in myself at work and doing something I enjoy, hopefully I’ll take that home’, she said.
Kerry has always known of Derian as she’s a born-and-bred Chorley lass, and says her personality will be perfect for building relationships with our community and spreading the word about our hospice. She can’t wait to get stuck in and work her socks off to raise the money we need to keep our does open each year.
Outside of work (and in), Kerry loves a cup of tea… she says it fixes everything! She went on to list dressing gowns, ‘pink stuff’ and stationary as things she likes and what makes her a girly girl, but be warned… she can sink a pint quicker than the average male!