I resigned from my job with Progressive Care the end of December 2024. When I got the job (November 23) I signed a 2 year contract, but would be unable to work the 38.5 full time hours pw, as I had MS. I commenced the position working 25 hrs per week.
The job entailed watching families 24/7 over CCTV while they were on a 12 week programme to provide information to social workers, who then decided if they were providing safe and sufficient parenting.
Upon starting the job I was surprised to find that the position involved going to the apartments(these were laid out over 3 floors, whenever the parent buzzed for support. 24/7 (no lift available) also to clean and redress (entire apartment kitchen/bathroom etc) when each family completed their programme(not just hoover and dust .... oven, bath, carpets, cupboards).
I'm not a lazy person, and actually enjoy cleaning and my own home is spotless...but the majority of this was completed during the night, whilst still being on call to apartments.
The position also involved, taking families on activities, usually walks in good weather, I an NOT able to do this safely! but was still expected to.
After trying to complete the role, to the best of my ability. I suffered relapses (both mentally and phsically) so was unable to work (doctor and MS nurses advice).
I was on sick for 14 weeks (unpaid, as I received a letter from Progressive Care that I wasn't entitled to, as I wasn't contracted to enough hours.
I have today received an email stating that I owe 2,798 in training costs (training was compulsory, and you wernt allowed to not complete it, if u were told to by managment. (I dont have any certificates which say I have completed the courses). surely this cant be allowed if you are unable to safely complete the role, and resign due to ill health.
Any thoughts and advice, as to what to do in this situation, would be MASSIVELY appreciated.
