Sam Collier, Group COO at Achieve Together: I Started as a Support Worker. Now I Lead 6,500 People

<p><strong>About Guest</strong></p><p>Sam Collier is the Chief Operating Officer at Achieve Together, one of the UK&#39;s leading social care providers. Having started his career as a support worker, Sam has spent more than 25 years championing high-quality care and creating opportunities for people to live their best lives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Achieve Together</strong></p><p>Achieve Together supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex health conditions to live independently in their communities. With more than 6,500 employees across England and Wales, the organisation helps people lead ordinary lives in ordinary homes with the right support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>0:00 Introduction</p><p>2:06 Sam&#39;s First Jobs and Early Lessons</p><p>3:09 Why Social Care Became Sam&#39;s Purpose</p><p>5:32 Sam&#39;s Advice for Anyone Considering Social Care</p><p>7:46 How to Be Your Authentic Self in Interviews</p><p>9:42 How Values Evolve Throughout Your Career</p><p>11:02 Why Social Care Is a Professional Industry</p><p>12:42 Young Sam Never Planned to Become a COO</p><p>15:07 Inside Achieve Together and Its Mission</p><p>17:07 What a Group COO Actually Does</p><p>18:26 How Sam Manages 6,500 Employees</p><p>19:34 The Skills Needed to Become a COO</p><p>21:45 What Sam Loves Most About Leadership</p><p>23:19 Opportunities Across Achieve Together</p><p>24:53 Apprenticeships and Career Progression</p><p>26:35 How AI Is Transforming Social Care</p><p>28:22 Sam&#39;s Invisible Success: Never Give Up</p><p>29:46 Sam&#39;s Duvet Flip</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Partners:</strong></p><p>Compare the Market Discover how you can make a difference at Compare the Market, the company behind one of the UK&#39;s most popular comparison sites. From tech and data to marketing and operations, they&#39;re on a mission to simplify decisions for millions.</p><p>https://bit.ly/4i53Svj</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><p>The content provided on Duvet Flip is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views expressed by hosts, guests, brands or contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show&#39;s producers, sponsors, or affiliates. The information shared is not a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to career counseling, financial guidance, legal consultation, or mental health suppo