Daniel Stainer

Everyday is a learning day, never underestimate your own abilities and just go for it! Since completing my apprenticeship, I have been promoted to a Regional Director for possibly one of the best care companies in the UK, that's a big achievement!

Daniel came to Lancaster & Morecambe College in 2022 to study on our Leadership and Management course as well as undertaking an Operations/Deparmental Manager Apprenticeship, Level 5, in order to strengthen his skills and increase his career prospects.

Since achieving his qualifications in both courses, Daniel has been promoted to a Regional Director in the company he works for! Both courses provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will need to lead and manage in a variety of settings.

I chose to study at LMC due to its lovely reputation, the fact it is easily accessible and also the wide range of courses offered for continuous professional development. My apprenticeship itself was amazing, I enjoyed working and bonding with such a lovely group and the amazing teaching and mentoring from our outstanding tutor - Gill! 

During his apprenticeship Daniel feels he developed his skills in 6 key areas: leadership & management, operational skills, finance, communication, problem-solving and strategic planning.

For my apprenticeship project I decided to create a new domiciliary care service which I can happily say is now open! All the skills I learnt during my time on the apprenticeship have helped me get where I am today.

In his current job role he manages over 70 staff members and provides life changing care for over 100 clients. He oversees all aspects of the branch including HR, marketing, finance, recruitment and training. His role has enabled the branch to flourish.

I have been promoted to Regional Director for Westmorland Homecare, the only care provider in the UK with all its services awarded Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. I shall be overseeing five domiciliary care branches, hundreds of staff/clients and the opening of more Westmorland Homecare branches around the North West in the near future!!

When asked what he would say to someone thinking about doing an apprenticeship, Daniel said:

Everyday is a learning day, never underestimate your own abilities and just go for it! Since completing my apprenticeship I have been promoted to a Regional Director for possibly one of the best care companies in the UK, that's a big achievement!