
The perfect job for an ex chemistry teacher
When Carol from Kingsbridge joined the team four years ago, she was looking for an active part time job to keep her busy when she decided to finish her role as a chemistry teacher. Now a Senior Housekeeper, her attention to detail is second to none and her ability to support and train other members of staff are a vital asset to quality assurance in Pebbles Housekeeping.
The biggest thing for me at Pebbles has been finding such a lovely group of people to work with.
“I moved to Devon from Cheshire when I married a farmer, and up until four years ago I was a chemistry teacher, and had been for 24 years. When I decided to go into semi retirement I was looking for a local job in the South Hams and I really wanted something active. I had done enough paper work and sitting at desks, and wanted to be moving and doing. I spotted the advert for a permanent part time Housekeeper in the local paper which suited me down to the ground, and I haven’t looked back since.
Living just outside West Alvington, working for Pebbles in Salcombe and its properties around South Devon is perfect. I love cleaning as I have always found it very relaxing, especially when I was teaching! I was always known for having a very clean science lab!

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