Meet Jennifer McCall, a single mum who juggles it all, is passionate about equality and diversity and renovates properties when not at work. Here is her story and why she thinks International Women’s Day is important
My name is Jennifer McCall and I am a Specialist Advisor for Inclusion at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and I began working within the NHS 7 years ago. I have previously owned businesses and managed in hospitality and I also renovate property in my spare time.
I never planned on working for the NHS, I began as a temp after returning to work from starting a family and I worked in many different roles working up to my current role in the Workforce Directorate, also gaining a qualification in workforce planning.
Who has been a female inspiration in your life and why? Yassmin Abdel-Magied, she did a TED Talk that I thought was so empowering, if you haven’t watched it please do “What does my headscarf mean to you?”
What are you most proud of? I am proud of being a single mother who juggles it all
If you could give your younger self advice what would it be? Life will take you in all sort of directions, learn and take the opportunities as much as you seek them
Why is international women’s day important to you? The NHS has a majority female workforce, this still needs to be seen more within certain job roles and leadership levels, this day is about empowering women, anything that can promote the empowering and progression of equal rights is so important.
If you are interested in joining the Trust you can find out more about career opportunities on our website.
There are a number of administration and clerical jobs currently advertised which is how Jennifer joined the Trust.