Who we are

Eric Young

Lead IQA/A1 Assessor/Founder/CEO

Alana James-Young

Communications Specialist

I remember the conversation at 14 years old when my parents asked me "what am I going to do after I pass my G.C.S.Es?" I was never that exceptionally clever book smart individual, if I'm honest with you school was a struggle for me. But I loved to talk, socialise, and I would help anyone who asked, Loving that joyful feeling when I have contributed to another persons success. I remember narrowing my options to hairdressing or travel and tourism, and after my 3 weeks work experience in a hair salon, travel and tourism was screaming to me. Fast forward a few more years and that familiar coversation took place "now you have your bacholars honours degree in travel and tourism communications, what's your chosen job role?" Now between you and me, I had enough of studying, I was now in my early twenties and wanted to put my education to good use, the job role I desired required 2 years travel sales reservations experience so, WIN WIN!!! "I am going to work as a full-time travel agent" was my answer. So, fast forward another 10+ years and hello, my name is Alana James-Young and I am the one and only Communications Specialist for Camp Grenada Construction. All those beautiful questions you send land straight into my inbox.

Join our community, save me to your email address book and I will add you to mine.

campgrenadacon@gmail.com

Safe Guarding Officer

I have been dedicated to the well-being of children, young people and their families for over
26 years. Having Qualified as a Social Worker in 1995 my emphasis has continued to in
providing holistic person centred engagement that focused on strengths and building
resilience. I have worked in residential settings, secure units and community engagement
project with young people who are desperately searching for their way in the world whilst
struggling with their individual adversities. I have found that the missing component that
many crave is someone to believe in them and take the time support their lives. Having
worked in safeguarding for an extensive period it is startling as to the level of risk that young
people people are subjected to and how this can lead to negative engagements, injury,
confinement and in some cases loss of life.

My desire to undertake this role was based not only in the knowledge that I could make a
positive contribution within a supportive team. In an environment that enhanced skills and
encouraged growth. It is also based on my personal experiences growing up where there was
an absence of nurture and feelings of loss due to family systems not being in place to offer
security and direction. For a period of time due to feelings of anger I attempted to find
direction through routes that ultimately had a negative impact. Thankfully for me I was
blessed with a mentor who offered guidance, luring me towards track and field. With these
supports at my disposal I not only found a way to release the angst that had been building but
also gain focus.

This led to me training to international level, recognising the benefits of exercise and how
this can lead to a positive state of mind and physical well being. Running allowed me to
combat the rage and focus on where and what I wanted to be in the future.

Being in a position to offer motivational physical training combined with nutritional meals
that inspires young people to begin their days invigorated and ready to engage in tasks and
sustain them throughout the day. It enables them to develop positive engagements around the
table with their peers who are all focused on a common goal. Independent Living Skills are
also incorporated into the package in order that confidence in maintaining self is harnessed.

While I am confident that within my role I will be focused on the wellbeing and safety of the
young people throughout their time at Camp Grenada. I have every assurance that everyone
involved will play a part in supporting and taking the time to nurture their hearts and minds.

Qualifications

BA Social Science

DIP Social Work