Our Team
All our staff are screened through various procedures including Criminal Records Bureau check. Our carers wear the company uniform which includes a branded black tabard, and staff are required to carry their staff Identity cards at all times. All carers undertake our rigorous training process whereby their intensive 5-day In House Training Programme is supported by shadowing experienced carers and by supported training in practice. Our mandatory training programme covers the following areas:
Record keeping and care plans
Confidentiality and Client Relationships
Communication and Client Communication
Infection Control
First Aid
Health and Safety Awareness
Food Safety Awareness
Moving and Handling
Medication Training
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
All staff continue their training through a period of study undertaking the Health and Social Care Diploma at Level 2 and SCS carers can continue their training up to Level 5. We offer our staff the opportunity to build a career with us and are committed to investing in our carers training to ensure the highest quality of service for our service users. In addition to our In House training programme many other training courses are provided on a regular basis such as training in Dementia Care or Peg Feed Training. If you would like to know if our carers are trained in a specific area then please call our office and we can advise you.
Who Are We?
Michaela Green, Manager
Growing up with parents who ran a residential home I was continuously surrounded by care and the responsibilities, commitment, and passion that the industry required. Therefore, whilst obtaining my degree in accountancy I began working as a carer and worked my way up within the family business. I then gained NVQ LVLs 2,3 and 4 in Health and Social Care and became the manager of SCS in 1998 and have been since. I am a horse enthusiast and love spending time with my family.
Stella Peat,
Compliance Manager
I joined SCS in 2005 as a care worker and it was hugely rewarding to enable people to maintain their independent living as much as possible. Giving people in the community the time and patience to express themselves in the way they wish to do so and at their own pace.
I feel that I can say “I am part of the furniture by now” and over the years I have gained many different skills and lifelong experiences enabling me to continuously grow in my career path. As a Compliance Officer I am responsible for ensuring that SCS complies with its outside regulatory requirements and internal policy & procedures. My aim is to make sure SCS has measures in place that are adequately managed to face any possible risks.
I am currently in my last year of completing Counselling and Psychotherapy course which I find very interesting and empowering. In my spare time I enjoy exploring nature with my family.
Jan Sims, Occupational Therapist
I began my career in Health and Social Care 33 years ago as part of an Elderly Care Team within Social Services. After qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 1998, I worked in a Hospital Rapid Response Team and in A&E to promote early discharges from hospital. I have been part of Specialist Care Services for the past eight years and my main role is to assess moving and handling risks and to identify the need for equipment and adaptations to give the most optimum level of safety for carers and services users. In my spare time I enjoy water colour painting, all types of sewing, embroidery, and gardening.
Amy Clifford, Supervisor
Hi, I’m Amy, I’ve been working within care now for approximately 10 years and have gained my diplomas in health and social care. I absolutely love my job here at SCS. We are a fantastic team, more so a family. Our clients are our main priority and we all do our upmost to promote independent living helping our clients to stay at home and deliver a high standard of care. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends socialising, holidays and just living life to the full.
Michelle Gibbs, HR Manager
I have worked at Specialist Care Services for nearly 15 years. I started working in the community part-time when my daughter started school. The time that I spent with our clients and seeing the impact of how our care bettered their lives encouraged me to achieve several qualifications with the support of SCS, which include my NVQ LVL 2/3. SCS has provided me with opportunities to develop myself while delivering quality care and as a result I now hold the position of HR Manager and staff trainer. In my spare time I enjoy reading and travelling.
Kayliegh Harrison, Payroll Manager
I have been part of the team now for 8 years, I started out as part of the outreach team and enjoyed supporting our clients be part of the wider community. I offered my services one day to help the office team and I grew my skills surrounding the planning of care and admin tasks needed to support both our clients and fellow staff members. In my spare time I enjoy reading and travelling. Anyone who knows me will tell you I love to organise, and I love a checklist so my job provides me with the ability to use my organisational skills and meet deadlines to assist in the smooth running of the team. When I am not working, I love to spend time with my husband and our fur babies, especially our dog who loves walking adventures.
Andreea Matei, Quality Officer
I started my journey in the healthcare field in 2015. I have developed my knowledge and skills, achieving Diplomas in NVQ LVL 2/3 in Health and Social Care, LVL 2 in Management Skills, and currently working towards my university degree in Business & Healthcare Management. I am passionate about my personal development and I happily undergo various training to help me to improve my knowledge and deliver quality care. In my spare time I enjoy going for walks and spending time with my family.
Manjeet Sandhu, Care Co-Ordinator
I started working in the healthcare field in 2011 as a care assistant and I joined the service in 2013 as an outreach support worker. In 2017 I became a senior carer and I also started assisting the office team. I have completed my NVQ LVL 2/3. I am committed to providing a high standard of care. I do not shy away from a challenge and I am always ready to deliver at work. When I am not at work I love to listen to music and spend time with my family.
Karen Hermitage, Office Administrator
I have been in the care sector for the last 15 years mainly as a home carer which I loved but when my own health got worse, I had to stop. I’ve been with SCS as part of the admin team for nearly 4 years so I’m still able to help people, just over the phone and not in their houses now, it’s the next best thing! In my spare time I enjoy going to a woman's only gym, to keep my own mobility and independence. I’m an avid cinema goer and love meals out with friends and family.
Fatima Balde, Carer
I have been working for Specialist Care Services for just over a year and it has been a great job experience for me. What I love the most about my job is the fact that I can assist the service users with their daily tasks. This helps maintain their autonomy when they can do things for themselves but supporting them in any way is what gives me a sense of personal fulfilment. I finished college and hope to pursue Law at university. I spend my free time with my family, listening to music and reading.