| Name | Julia Chappell |
| Council | LB Greenwich |
| Current placement | Adults and older peoples services – Mental health commissioning and developing transport services. |
| Background degree and university | History at Oxford University |
How you have found the scheme so far?
I have really enjoyed the scheme as I think my employers have been quite focussed on developmental opportunities for me.
Placement example
My first placement was in the Corporate Programme Team working on the Councils Civic Centre. It was for a year which was initially frustrating but it did allow me to build relationships and a profile so that I was given more responsibility. By the end of the project I was responsible for organising and running the induction programme for 2,500 staff
Placements example
I am currently based in adults and older peoples services which I am really enjoying as it is completely different from my first placement. I have had to learn very quickly especially as I am working on two distinct projects. In one I am looking at re-designing the housing pathway for mental health patients coming out of hospital. In my other project I am looking at developing the transport provision for adult social care and older people with a view to making it more flexible in line with personalisation. Both are allowing me to develop an understanding of front line service provision.
