Introducing: Oliver Kennedy, Admin Assistant

Iain GillonSCLD Publication

Hello my name is Oliver and I’m SCLD’s Admin Assistant. I started on October the 16th 2024. This is actually my first job and I’m very excited to be part of the team.

I find SCLD’s goals important as I myself have dyspraxia and autism so I can understand to some extent that people do have different needs and that with the right support they can achieve their goals. I for instance was assisted by Values Into Action Scotland, when I started at SCLD I was helped to settle in by my work coach Courtney.

My role as Admin Assistant varies since I mostly help out the other staff members and support their work. I also check the admin email box and answer the phones, in some ways I’m the first point of contact at SCLD.

In my free time I like to spend time with friends, I enjoy comics, movies and games.

I am enjoying my time here, having been here two months, I feel I am helping and making a difference. My colleagues have been very friendly and welcoming to me and I look forward to continuing to work here.