Name: Helen Hurdman
Position: Project Manager /Safeguarding Lead
Contact: 07966 922223 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Helen opened Working World in September 2008. The original base was at the Adventure Playground until 2019. Helen then moved the Training Centre to the present larger location at Wallace House in Evesham. Helen has a varied portfolio of qualifications and she has many years of valuable experience working with people who need extra support. Helen has strived to make Working World the success it is today. Her vision for the Training Centre has enabled so many Clients to gain and maintain independent living and working skills in a fun caring and supportive environment. Helen is described by her colleagues as kind, thoughtful, empathetic and fun. In addition to these, she is also a calm and a very good listener. Helen lives locally with her husband Kevin and she has a very active life, she enjoys dancing, travelling and socialising with family and friends.

Responsibilities: As project Manager Helen has overall responsibility for the safety and welfare of the Clients who attend Working World. Furthermore, Helen is responsible for liaising between parents, carers and local providers. Helen is responsible for ensuring the staff members, who work alongside her, continue to support the Clients who attend Working World to learn and maintain skills and therefore promote their independence in a safe and caring environment.

Kelly has worked at Working World since September 2009. She has many years of valuable experience supporting people with learning disabilities. Kelly is described by her colleagues as warm, fun, affectionate and thoughtful. She lives with her family in Evesham. Kelly’s extended family are an important part of Working World and help regularly with events. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with her friends, walking, cooking and she is an instructor for a local Vibe Cycle exercise class.

Responsibilities: Kelly is the Deputy Safeguarding person at Working World. In addition to this, alongside other staff, her responsibilities include Client safety and welfare, promoting independent living skills, catering planning, First Aid and Client drama productions.

Kevin has worked at Working World since 2014. He started as a volunteer and after a year was employed as a permanent member of staff. Kevin has a wealth of knowledge and experience that supports the Clients at Working World to gain independent living skills. Kevin is described by his colleagues as caring, fun, helpful, thrifty, friendly and very busy. He lives with his wife Helen in Harvington near Evesham. Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and four young Grandsons. He also enjoys Autograss racing, reading, travelling and socialising with friends.

Responsibilities: Kevin is responsible for the packing of the Candy Love sweets, this entails sourcing the sweets, supporting Clients to pack the sweets, health and hygiene while packing and Client development with numeracy while packing. Kevin is also responsible for Safety checks of The Working World Minibuses and the planning and upkeep of the Working World Garden. In addition to the above, alongside other staff, Kevin is responsible for Client safety, promoting Independence and First Aid.

Sara has worked at Working World since October 2021. She has worked in Social Care for many years and has a varied portfolio of qualifications. She also works as a Support Worker supporting 2 young men with learning disabilities in their own home.
Sara is described by her colleagues as caring, a good listener, fun and empathetic.
Sara lives with her family in Evesham and really enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Murphy. She also enjoys socialising with friends, walking and watching TV drama’s.

Responsibilities: Sara is responsible, alongside other staff, for Client safety and welfare, promoting independent living skills, Client support and First Aid.

Vicki has worked at Working World since November 2021. She has previously worked in Social Care for many years and has a varied portfolio of qualifications. Vicki also works at Evesham minor injuries department as a Health Care Assistant.
Vicki lives in Evesham with her family and she is a busy Mum of 2 girls. She enjoys family activities, walking, baking and socialising with friends.

Responsibilities: Vicki is responsible, alongside other staff, for Client safety and welfare, promoting independent living skills, Client support and First Aid. She is also responsible for producing correct labelling ingredients for Candy Love Sweets.

Hi my name is Jean.

I have been teaching and coaching swimming in Evesham for over 40 years working at all levels of the sport.

I became involved with swimmers with learning disabilities over 20 years ago working with a group from Evesham College.

When Helen formed Working World she invited me to continue to support the group. I have watched her project flourish and grow into the big success it is today.

It is a privilege to work with these special people and I look forward very much to our weekly sessions.

Hi my name is Mark.

I studied Information Technology at Evesham College after leaving school and was employed by local company Evesham Technology in the Workshop Department until it's sad closure in 2008..

My contribution to Working World is to keep the website up and running. It is a pleasure to be involved as I have learned new skills. It is also pleasing as it shows current and  potential clients what goes on within Working World.

I enjoy meeting with the clients at many of their various social events and the Tuesday swimming session when I can.