An executive from Bangladesh has swapped power plants for a career in dementia care – and is now about to embark on an apprenticeship.
Limon Zubayed moved to the UK from India in 2022 but never expected to find his future in care.
In Bangladesh, he worked as a Senior Executive in power plants and later earned a master’s in electrical engineering in England. But his career took an unexpected turn when he took a temporary job as a care worker.
Limon quickly discovered a passion for dementia care – something that was largely unfamiliar to him in Bangladesh, where lower life expectancy means many never experience the condition.
Seeing the difference he could make in people’s lives, he decided he would stay in the field. He is now about to embark on an apprenticeship to further his career…
His story is being highlighted as part of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs until today (16th February).
Joining Island Healthcare as a Health Care Assistant at Westview House, he was welcomed by staff who helped him develop his skills and understanding of person-centered care.
Under the mentorship of Maggie Bennett, he learned how small acts of kindness could bring dignity and comfort to residents. Maggie’s words “Do you think you are powerful?” stuck with him, making him realise the impact he could have in this role.
With training, guidance, and determination, Limon progressed from Health Care Assistant to Deputy Manager, where he now helps lead the team in providing high-quality dementia care.
His journey is a great example of how structured career development, mentorship, and training opportunities – including apprenticeships – help build a stronger, more skilled workforce in social care. It’s also proof that it’s never too late to take a new path. Sometimes, the most unexpected career changes lead to the most fulfilling work.
Limon says:
“I was profoundly moved by how even the smallest acts of care could bring light and dignity to someone’s life.”
Is anyone going to ask why he needed a temporary care job when he has a masters? Credit to the man for doing whatever he has to to earn money, but what a burning indictment of our times.
On the island there are not many jobs if any
that are available for persons with such qualifications.
The Island is mainly minimum wage jobs, best to
travel to the mainland if you want to progress.