Our charity is keen to support veterans and those in our local military communities. We’re part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employee Recognition Scheme, with a bronze award. We’re also keen to learn more and continue strengthening our support.
Erin Harvey describes how her partner relocated to Harrogate in 2024, she’s found working for Saint Michael’s the ideal support while settling into a new community.
She says: “My partner is an Infantry Corporal at Harrogate Army Foundation Col
lege, having been relocated there from Edinburgh.
“As a long term partner, I moved with him and we live in the local military estate.
“Moving here from Scotland has meant lots of changes in our life. Saint Michael’s have been really understanding and given me the flexibility I needed to make things work.
“Around the time of my interview shortly after me moved, I had a family emergency back in Scotland. The charity was really supportive in letting me have the interview online so that I was able to go back and be with my loved ones.
“Since starting here, I’ve really appreciated the flexible working which has helped me get set up with a new GP and our new puppy.
“I instantly felt really at home, which has been great not knowing anyone locally. My colleagues and managers have been very supportive, and looked out for me when my partner has been away on training.
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“It’s really nice to instantly be connected to people who you can rely on.
“Life in the military can be very disruptive so it’s really important to have an employer like Saint Michael’s who looks after you and gives the flexible working you sometimes need.
“Being an organisation who does what we do, everyone is very empathetic and caring.
“I’ve found everyone from the directors to the HR team very approachable.
“There is also lots of helpful support available from their resilience team.
“The connection to Just ‘B’, the charity’s emotional wellbeing and bereavement service is ideal for military families and veterans. Sometimes it can be difficult to express feelings in your family as you’re in the mindset of getting on with the job.
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“Feelings can also be really heightened when your partner is out on patrol abroad. But being part of an organisation where there are places you can go to talk and get support is really helpful. Especially if a person is living with bereavement, Just ‘B’ understands.”
