Keith spent 23 years in engineering before taking voluntary redundancy in September 2000 to pursue a career change. He enrolled on an Access to Social Work and Social Sciences course at Yeovil College to gain entry into university to study for a Diploma in Social Work.

Whilst at college Keith joined SCP as a part-time Supported Housing Officer covering a low-support project in Yeovil. As Keith enjoyed his work in housing, he became a full-time Officer in September 2001 instead of going to university.

Keith covers our projects in Yeovil, Dorchester, Weymouth and Exeter working with mental health clients, ex-offenders, people on drug testing and treatment orders and non-priority homeless.

Another project in Yeovil that Keith oversees is for Care-leavers, providing semi-independent living for young people coming out of Local Authority care or foster care. The house is fully furnished and has three bed-spaces for the young people and a further two for Community Service Volunteers, who oversee the day-to-day running of the house, act as mentors to the young people and provide help with independent living.

The young people are encouraged as part of the project to attend college, training or find employment. The kitchen, lounge and bathroom are shared and it is hoped that everyone will work at making it a "family home" and all the residents are expected to participate in keeping the house clean and tidy.