Being an investigator means I generally get to be a detective and figure out what mischief people may be up to.

I contact various bodies – such as care homes, banks, local authorities, GPs and other medical professionals – and any other people involved in the venerable adult’s life.

Based on the information I receive I then decide on the best course of action. This can be anything from no further action required, to the attorney needing to make certain actions like making an application to court. On rare occasional I have to refer cases to the police and some cases require an investigator to attend court hearings.

I love knowing I’ve been instrumental in protecting someone who isn’t able to protect themselves. Every once in a while someone I’ve helped will send a message to say thank you. That makes it all worthwhile, knowing you’ve had a positive impact and that your effort is appreciated.

As a child I always wanted to be a doctor, but I was good at debate and my teachers were always pushing me to study law. When I finished school I went to work in a doctor’s surgery, and at the end of my 6 months there I shifted my interest. I realised that although patients need someone to care for them, they weren’t as vulnerable as a lawyer’s client. A patient can express what their problem is but most people who need lawyers require an advocate to stand up for them.