As part of National Apprenticeship Week (10th–16th February), we’re celebrating the journey of Limon Zubayed. He moved to the UK from Bangladesh in 2022 and never expected to find his future in care.
In Bangladesh, he worked as a Senior Executive in power plants and later earned a Master’s in electrical engineering in England. But his career took an unexpected turn when he took a temporary job as a care worker.
A passion for dementia care
Limon quickly discovered a passion for dementia care—something that was largely unfamiliar to him in Bangladesh, where lower life expectancy means many never experience the condition. Seeing the difference he could make in people’s lives, he decided he would stay in the field.
Limon said,
“I was profoundly moved by how even the smallest acts of care could bring light and dignity to someone’s life.”
Small acts of kindness bring dignity and comfort to residents
Joining Island Healthcare as a Health Care Assistant at Westview House, he was welcomed by staff who helped him develop his skills and understanding of person-centered care.
Under the mentorship of Maggie Bennett (now CEO at the charity Alzheimers Cafe), he learned how small acts of kindness could bring dignity and comfort to residents.
“Do you think you are powerful?”
Maggie’s words — “Do you think you are powerful?” — stuck with him, making him realise the impact he could have in this role.
With training, guidance and determination, Limon progressed from Health Care Assistant to Deputy Manager, where he now helps lead the team in providing high-quality dementia care.
Building a stronger, more skilled workforce in social care
His journey is a great example of how structured career development, mentorship, and training opportunities—including apprenticeships—help build a stronger, more skilled workforce in social care.
It’s also proof that it’s never too late to take a new path. Sometimes, the most unexpected career changes lead to the most fulfilling work.
News shared by Ian on behalf of Island Healthcare. Ed
