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Carol Harrison

Regional Manager

Carol is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience supporting vulnerable children and adults in social care. Carol has experience of working with quality management teams, supporting managers and services to ensure regulatory compliance.

Carol’s strengths lie in organisational processes to ensure hat standards are not only met, but exceeded whilst  – taking pride in the positive effects this can then have on children and the service we provide.

Qualifications:

Health and social Care level 4 (Children and Adults)

Moving and handling trainer, Quality Management (PQM01)

Carrying out workplace investigations,

IOSH

Infection control

Administration of suppository, Management of tracheostomy

National Autistic Society Accreditation Peer Review Non-violent crisis intervention refresher/Nappi, Various children and adult safeguarding courses up to level 3

Epilepsy awareness/midazolam

Carrying out medication competencies

Bespoke 2 day Autism training (mental capacity, sexuality)

3 day First Aid

Level 3 supporting individuals on the autism spectrum

Professional practise Award in health and social care

Autism awareness/communication needs/Sensory needs

Anti-bullying awareness

Nutrition and health level 2

Sexuality and learning disability

Care of tracheostomy

Diabetes Care

Assertiveness training RMA

Disability Equality Training

PEG feeding

NCFE level 2 safe of medicines

Assessors Award (A1)

Introduction to youth work and community skills

Level 3 child Care and education

Supporting employee through mentoring, Level 1 BSL, Learning disability award framework (LDAF) Psychology.

Alleysha Jones

Riding Centre Manager – Hawthorn Stables

Introducing Alleysha: Alleysha is the Riding Centre Manager based at Hawthorn stables.

Alleysha will be on hand to make sure you have an fun-filled time with our staff and ponies at Hawthorn Stables.

Alleysha has a wealth of experience when it comes to horses having been a horse owner and rider from a young age. She also has a number of years under her belt working with children and adults that have learning disabilities, physical needs and behaviour that challenges.

Patty Barry

Registered Manager - Holly House

Patty has worked within children’s and adults services for ten years and have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. Patty feels passionate about working within a children’s sector and thrive on gaining more experience and knowledge to pursue her goals .  Patty has previously worked with CAMHS Forensics and within Adult Mental Health.
Aswell of supporting children and adults with autism Patty has also gained years of experience of supporting individuals who have developed trauma based diagnosis such as EUPD and PTSD. Patty has supported looked after children and those who are under child protection. Patty has been able to support staff to understand the impact this has had on a child’s development and behaviour. Through supporting individuals with autism and working closely with families Patty has learnt how to overcome communication barriers and carried out in-depth Positive Behavioural Support plans which include communication passports and interventions to help the individual progress and reduce behaviours of concern. Patty has explored many ways of supporting young people and teaching others how to reflect on an individuals circumstances and to remain approachable and show empathy to help build and form therapeutic relationships. Patty has gained significant knowledge based on safeguarding and protecting children and adults, supporting them to receive person centred support and excellent standard of care.

Qualifications:

Diploma of Higher Education in Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care for Children and Young people’s service

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

NVQ  3 Health and Social Care

NVQ 2 Health and Social Care

Sarah Smith

Registered Manager - Beech Lodge

Sarah has a wealth of personal and professional experience. Sarah has her own family, and she has worked within the education sector ensure children and young people are safe within school. Sarah has vast experience has with LD and working with families and support work to provide the care and understanding to keep families together.

Qualifications:

BTEC National diploma in Health studies (Level 3) 2004,

Foundation degree art in working with children and young people Levels 4 and 5

Degree of Bachelor of Arts in youth childhood and community studies (Level 6)

Awareness of childhood sexual exploitation including consent, intelligence sharing and image sharing.

Level 2 in understanding the safe handling of medication in health and social care

Moving and handling in the workplace

MAPA,

Safeguarding

First Aid

Bev Banks

Financial Controller and Office Manager

Bev has 33 years of experience working in Finance positions for a wide variety of companies and different sectors across the North East. From small family owned businesses to Multinational corporations, so brings a wealth of various experiences and practices.

This is her first time within children’s services. This is an exciting time to be working at Hennessy group and she is looking forward to this new challenge and growing with the business.

Qualifications

ACCA

BSL Level 2

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Lindsey Newbury

Registered Manager - Aspen House

I have over 29 years of experience working with children and young people. I have worked in many areas support children from being a Nanny for 3 years, to a Nursery Nurse for 17 years in a primary school supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. During this time I became a foster carer, a role I still undertake to this day. I have cared for and supported 26 children as a foster carer.

I have worked in residential care for 8 years, working my way up from a support worker through all the ranks to deputy manager, acting manager and now registered manager.

Qualifications:

NVQ level 5 in Children’s Residential care

NVQ Level 3 diploma in Health and social care

Safeguarding of children

Safeguarding of vulnerable adults

Awareness of child abuse and neglect training

Protecting children from child sexual exploitation training

Caring for vulnerable children training course

Volatile substance abuse training

CoSHH training

Fire training

Health and safety awareness training

Infection control

Level 3 administration of medication

Autism and Asperger’s awareness training

Challenging behaviour training

Team teach

MAPPA

County lines

Restorative practices

Home Manager

Donna Coulthard

Registered Manager - Willow Lodge

Donna has committed to over 21 years in the care industry, 10 of which have been spent in a management role in private services for ages 16+ supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours. During this time Donna set up a new resource centre and successfully managed two other units in order to bring them to a high standard. Donna then transitioned over to children’s services as part of the management team, supporting young people from the age of 8-18 with EBD and LD, from the areas of Gateshead, Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Darlington.

Qualifications:

  • NVQ level 2 and 3 in children’s and adult’s social care
  • NVQ level 4 in Leadership and Management
  • Level 2 Autism
  • Level 5 Leadership and Management Children’s Services
  • Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Officer

Paul Tillotson

Registered Manager - Rose Lodge

Paul has over 20 years’ experience of working with Children and Adults in SEN educational settings, social care and residential homes.

Paul has extensive experience of working with young people with Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health needs including EUPD and EBD.

Through Paul’s management in residential care homes, he has worked with complex young people developing good communication and quality of life measures ensuring young people have a platform to succeed. Paul has developed Positive Individual Support plans which he has developed through functional assessments and behavioural analysis.

 

Qualifications:

Diploma of Higher Education in Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care for Children and Young people’s services Higher level apprenticeship in general Adult social care.

Level 4 – Facilitating PBS in teams

Degree – BSC Sports Studies

Level 3 – Understanding and supporting individuals with Autism

Level 3 – Rebound therapy

Certificates – Social stories training

Person centred Planning

6 Week Mental health awareness.

Chris Goundry CMgr FCMI, FInstLM

Chief Operating Officer

Chris is a passionate and experienced COO with over 12 years’ experience of strategic management and supporting Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, SEBD and Mental Health needs. Chris has  held all roles within Children’s residential services and understands what is required to lead a team and manage conflict.

Chris is extremely passionate about the rights of children and young people from all walks of life, having helped support lots of young people with learning disabilities and SEBD needs to progress and move on into independence or into adult services with vastly reduced support needs.

Chris has extensive experience and knowledge of working with Ofsted, children’s social care commissioning, planning applications, strategic planning and direction, growth, and marketing strategies.

Qualifications:

CMgr FCMI – Fellow at the Chartered Management Institute

FInstLM – Fellow at the Institute of Leadership and Management

Currently undertaking MBA Leadership at University of Lincoln International Business School

NVQ Care Level 3

QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Level 2 Handling of Medications

Level 2 Autism Awareness

Diane Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Diane has been a dynamic force in the care sector for the past 27 years as both as a provider and a commissioner of services. She has spent the last 12 years of her career dedicated to working nationally as a Head of Specialist Childrens’ Service. Including setting up Transition Services, Supported Living Services and Specialist Adult Residential Services where necessary providing a full pathway for the young people.

Diane has a great passion for positive outcomes for children who may require bespoke residential support through her many years as both a front line support and also as a strategic Director of Childrens’ Services. Diane has developed an understanding and a knowledge base that is both inspiring and enlightening for children and younger people, and the management and support team she leads.

Diane has also been a Director of Specialist Adult Services as well as Supported Living, Domiciliary Care and Outreach.

Patrick Hennessy

Chairman

Patrick is a registered nurse, having qualified from Guys Hospital in London. He has worked for many years managing core and care services for vulnerable individuals in a residential setting, both locally and regionally. Patrick has successfully led a crisis management team working nationally.

Patrick undertook Business Administration studies at the University of Huddersfield and is a member of the Institute of Directors. In the last fifteen years Patrick has worked in the area of organisational leadership. His main focus is on organisational business development and strategy.