Meet the Team: Laura Davies

Want to know a little more about our ExtraCare team? We sat down with ExtraCare’s Head of Care and Wellbeing Laura Davies to find out a little more about her role, passions and life with the Charity.

How long have you been working at the Charity?

For just over 2 years.

What drew you to ExtraCare and your current position?

A time for change in my career progression.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

The opportunity to promote excellence in our care and wellbeing services and supporting our residents to live their best lives!!

What are some of the biggest accomplishments you’ve achieved in your role?

The launch of our internal audit approach in line with the CQC Single Assurance Framework (not in isolation my team need some credit for this too) this has been praised by other providers and the NCF for the detail included and our overall scope in achieving ‘outstanding’ delivery of care in our locations.

How do our charity values align with your own personal values?

I am extremely passionate about empowerment in particular in every relationship I have in my life, this value resonates with me the most, however I would like to think I am compassionate towards others, their views and opinions, and believe in collaborating to achieve our goals, communicating with everyone how I would like to be treated and being open and honest (transparent)

Laura on holiday with her sons.

What three words would use to describe ExtraCare?

Innovative – Caring – Inspiring

What is your favourite song?

Too many to mention but if I had to choose probably my wedding song – Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

Mind reading – so you can truly know what someone is thinking

If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be and why?

Sheldon from the Big Bang theory, because you would never be stuck for conversation nor would you stop laughing

What’s your favourite quote or motto?

There are no mistakes, there are what you do or what you choose to do.

What’s your favourite thing to do to relax and unwind?

The sofa with the dog, my little family and a good movie.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give your younger self?

Choose your friends wisely and who you trust as you get older they are not all they seem.