MEET THE TEAM 💛 A TAPESTRY OF SUPPORT

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 Hello, my name is Faye and along with my mum, sister and dad, we opened GS Social Care Solutions in 2006. Having been a support worker as a part time role while I studied, I knew the need for good quality support to empower people to live their lives the way they want and to aim high. 

When we looked to develop our outreach and domiciliary services to residential homes for both children and adults, I knew we would make a difference to people on a bigger scale and over their life course. 

As the Responsible Individual for all of our Ofsted and CQC services and as one of the directors, ensuring standards remain high is my key aim. We work with local authorities to identify gaps in provision as everyone deserves a warm, loving home to live and feel secure within. Our staff are trained by our experienced team of nurses and managers. We ensure our staff feel competent and have the skills to work with our very complex young people. This gives them the autonomy to care unreservedly and selflessly. 

I have completed a level 5 in management for residential care (children’s pathway), level 7 in leadership and management and am a qualified social worker. As such can complete independent social work assessments. I am a qualified NAPPI Autism trainer and developing our wider training offer to external companies is a passion of mine. Upskilling the health and social care workforce across the country is a necessity and one which continues to grow. 

I welcome people to enquire about the various roles we have on offer and the specific services we provide.

Serving the individuals who are most in need within our local community and beyond is the greatest privilege.

  Hi, I’m Ashleigh, I have been part of this esteemed company since its inception, joining on day one when Dorothy and Glyn laid the foundations. Initially, I commenced my journey within the company as a general office assistant and outreach support worker. As time progressed, I found myself naturally gravitating towards the realms of accounts and payroll. Delving into these areas not only piqued my interest but also brought me immense joy and satisfaction in the tasks at hand. The meticulous nature of managing accounts and ensuring a seamless payroll process appealed to my core skills and interests, making it a niche I embraced wholeheartedly. I was then appointed as a Director of the company in July 2020 and was pleased to assume this new role and take on the responsibility of managing the day-to-day accounts and finances of the company. In my capacity as a director, I am dedicated to incorporating and overseeing budgets, as well as ensuring the effective management of cash flow to sustain the financial health of the organisation. I am committed to upholding the values and objectives of the company while striving to contribute positively to its growth and success. I enjoy working closely with the team to drive strategic financial planning and decision-making that aligns with our vision for the future. 

  Hi I’m Andy. I am the HR, Recruitment and Training Officer within GS Social Care and have been at GS since December 2023. My background has been in retail management, however moving into this sector was the best decision I have made! I absolutely love recruiting excellent members of staff and seeing the development of them into great support workers. Seeing the smiles on all our young people makes me happy. The job is very rewarding and it is great to see the amazing support provided to our young people!

  My name is Suzanne and I have been a Registered Learning Disability Nurse since 2006; I have spent most of my career supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems in a wide variety of settings.

I have worked for GS Social Care since August 2020 and absolutely love the fact that our young people and staff teams have access to nursing support around areas such as physical health, emotional wellbeing, reducing distressed behaviours and developing young people’s communication as and when needed, rather than being put on a waiting list. I love working in care as it allows me to help make positive change to the lives of some amazing people; it also allows me the opportunity to constantly learn.

  My name is Sarah, I am a registered nurse with previous experience in respiratory nursing on acute medical wards, I joined GS Social Care 12 months ago to provide clinical oversight to the complex packages of care. I deliver clinical training to meet the complex health needs of the young people across the service. I ensure that all support staff are competent in delivering the care needed to meet the health needs of the young people. I ensure that all staff are confident and competent to provide safe effective person-centred care. Since joining GS Social Care I have had the pleasure of getting to know all of the amazing young people that live in our care and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with them.

  I am a Registered Children’s Nurse and qualified in 2020. Prior to joining GS Social Care in 2022, I worked in Paediatric Critical Care, and in the community supporting children with complex health needs. My love for complex care started in my first year at university when I became a home carer for children with medically complex needs. 

My role at GS Social Care is to oversee our Complex Packages of Care, where we care for children with medical complexities in their own home. I love getting to know the children and their families and the journey they have been on. I also enjoy teaching and have been able to continue this with training and supporting the staff working on the packages of care.