Marc Wade
Project Development Coordinator
I've worked in the care industry for over 13 years both as one to one support and in a day centre. Although it wasn't a career path I ever expected to take,- previously working in retail- its one I thoroughly enjoy.
I'm a father to 5 and a 'Pops' to a perfect granddaughter.
I enjoy most sports and hiking long distances, in particular I've enjoyed participating in 'The mighty hike' for charity, and I plan on doing a 40 mile hike for JGFC this year.
I have a weakness for strong coffee, cigars and espadrilles.
My sense of humour is fantastic, sometimes quite dry, and love pulling practical jokes on other staff members (which they love me doing).
My taste in music is perfect, not that my children agree, but they were all born in the 21st century, so what would they know? The only thing I do worse than sing is dance; I have been known to clear a dance floor with my dad dancing, but Ill never stop.
I started coming to JGFC while I supported a member that attended one of the clubs. The atmosphere and staff participation weren't like other places I'd been, and it made it a time I really looked forward to working.
When Trish and Sare offered me the position of Day Club Activity Leader, a new club that had been planned for a while, it was an easy decision, I couldn't wait to work here.
I really enjoy working in The Hub; and I use the word work in a very loose term. It is very much members run, their ideas and input, I just join in and go with the flow; It is perfect for my outgoing personality and has improved joke telling skills no end.
I have now taken on the role of Project Development Coordinator. In this role I'm hoping to bring in bigger activities into the Hub, and take the group into projects in the community, and develop their skills and abilities further.
