Carer turns crooner to raise money for children's charity

Mr Adams works as a senior residential carer in a children’s home and his single called How This Story Ends is in aid of the NSPCC.

The singer, from Rugeley, said: “Being both a singer and a residential care worker is such a huge contrast.

“The kids love that by day I’m Jordan Adams, the guy who supports and cares for them, and by night I go out and perform.

“Since the coronavirus outbreak it’s meant that I can’t go out and entertain people.

“Knowing that I’m making a difference by releasing this song which I hope makes people feel happy and joyful, whilst also raising money for the NSPCC means the world to me.”

Jordan co-wrote How This Story Ends and it is inspired by traditional Christmas pantomime – and the Cinderella-style story of a prince searching for his princess, he said.

Watch the video for Jordan's song:

A staff member at a children’s home for Horizon Care, which cannot be named for safeguarding reasons, Jordan now hopes that the determination and dedication he has for his day job will prepare him for a different kind of challenge – claiming the Christmas number one spot.

All proceeds raised from the song will be donated to the NSPCC which has been hit by the pandemic – with the charity revealing the virus had “significantly increased” the risk of child abuse in the UK.

The song has been released not by a major record label but via a small online music distribution service and Jordan’s mother Patricia, aged 75 has paid to register him for the charts.

Excited

Trudy Roberts, a registered manager for Horizon Care, said: “At Horizon Care our dedicated and talented teams are working around the clock whilst facing unprecedented challenges in the fight against coronavirus.

“Jordan Adams is one of our residential care superstars helping to keep vulnerable children and young people safe and secure. We are excited to support his new single release and wish him every success in raising lots of money for a cause so close to our hearts.”

Caroline Morgan, NSPCC’s supporter fundraising manager, said: “It is incredible that Jordan has released this single for us at a time when he is busy in his vital role as a residential care worker.

“We have been amazed at the lengths our supporters have gone to raise vital funds for us at a time when we all trying to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

“It would be great to see Jordan’s single climb up the charts in the lead up to Christmas Day.”

He is up against strong competition this year – with LadBaby making a flying start with Don’t Stop Me Eatin’ as they eye a third consecutive Christmas number one hit.

Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You and Wham’s Last Christmas are also in the running to claim the top spot – alongside Jess Glynne’s This Christmas.

And Wolverhampton’s very own dancing binmen – who became famous during the first lockdown on Tik Tok – are also making a push for the spot with their song Boogie Round The Bins.

To hear Jordan’s song and to donate, visit smarturl.it/jordanadams