To coordinate and manage a team of staff at the service and to ensure the provision of care and support services for people with mental illness, learning disabilities, autism and/or behaviours that may challenge; to maximise the recovery and skills potential of individuals living at the home; to achieve the highest possible standards of care and support in a professional manner through competent management and administration of the home
Experience: 30 years of working in a variety of roles in health and social care. I worked my way up from support worker to other roles such as team leader, deputy manager and then registered manager with the CQC (Care Quality Commission) in a residential service for 22 service users with learning disabilities. and a quality and compliance manager. I have now been an area manger at Focus Care supported living for the last 7 years
Qualifications: Makaton tutor, NVQ level 3, level 5 in leadership and Management. Currently studying for level 7 in health and social care leadership.
Interests: Travelling, spending quality time with family and friends and I am a season ticket holder at Brighton and Hove Albion football club.
Favourite Quote: “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think”.
Role
To develop inspirational and transformational leadership across the region to deliver outstanding care and support. Empowering and leading people to face the challenges and the risks that lead to personal growth and development for all.
Experience
42 years of working in a variety of roles in health and social care services. Initially as a registered nurse in an NHS institution and then a Learning Disability Community Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist for people with challenging behaviour and complex needs; I have also worked as Head of Support for a small voluntary organisation; Staff Development Manager with a medium size organisation before moving into Senior Management Operational roles in the voluntary and private sector.
Qualification
RNMH (Registered Nurse for People with Learning Disabilities); ENB 806 (Nursing Care of People with Learning Disabilities in the Community); CPT (Community Practitioner Teacher); MSc in Applied Psychology; NVQ Assessor Award.
Interests
I have a passion for travel and experiencing different cultures. I love taking long walks by the sea to relax and recharge my batteries. I enjoy entertaining and spending quality time with family and friends.
Favourite Quote
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. Its learning to dance in the rain.
At Focus Home Care, we deliver personalized support that empowers individuals to live independently at home. Partnering with housing associations and social landlords, we enhance well-being and foster inclusive communities.
