Kare Plus Ashford, Folkestone & Hythe

Founded in 2016

From Humble Beginnings to Proud Team Leader

I embarked on a journey in 2016 with a vision to redefine care services. Alongside my Recruitment Manager Matt Stacey, we started as a duo and have since grown into a family of over 160 dedicated professionals. Our team, now consisting of 150+ care staff and 10 office members, passionately serves over 200 settings.

Local Roots, Global Impact

Proudly rooted in Kent, Kare Plus Ashford is more than a care provider; it's a community builder. We've not only garnered over 100 reviews on homecare.co.uk, making us the top-rated care company in Kent, but we've also become a vital part of Ashford, Folkestone, and neighbouring towns, contributing to the well-being of the community we cherish.

A Personal Touch to Professional Care

As a company, we've achieved the extraordinary – transforming lives and shaping a better future for those we serve. My commitment to quality care is not just professional; it's personal. Kare Plus Ashford is more than a business; it's a reflection of my dedication to making a positive impact in every life we touch.

Join me on this remarkable journey at Kare Plus Ashford, where we continue to set new standards in care services, one heartfelt interaction at a time.

I started with Kare Plus in 2019 as the recruitment manager, I then went on to complete my train the trainer certificates in order to deliver training to all of the care workers and to other companies requiring training. From there I started my own training business and brought this into Kare Plus. In 2021 I returned to Kare Plus full time as the Operations Manager. I am currently completing my QCF Level 5 whilst continuing to deliver outstanding training to all staff members within Kare Plus.

When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and going for long walks or playing rugby.

I joined Kare Plus in March 2017 I have over the years monitored Bookings and Client Accounts and am passionate about providing Effective and Person-centred Support to the Services we support. I am now the Finance Controller for Kare Plus Ashford and support the Director on the day-to-day running of the business.

I previously worked within the insurance industry for 16 years and specialised in Subsidence Claims as a Recovery Claims Consultant. I found my new career within the healthcare industry when moved from London to Folkestone in 2015. I am currently doing my AAT level 2 in Accounts and Bookkeeping which I enjoy very much. In my spare time, I like socialising with my friends and spend a lot of time around my family with regular visits to London to catch up with them all.

Most of my working life has been in Social Care, in the positions of Dental Nurse, Carer in residential, nursing homes & community care and notably a manager of a Dementia Unit for 14 years. I have over 40 Years of experience in Health & Social Care. I have an NVQ level 3 and am currently studying for my NVQ level 5 in Health & Social Care. Over many many years, I have gained a wealth of Knowledge from my hands-on approach and am currently really enjoying my life with Kare Plus where our ultimate aim is to deliver the most outstanding care in our community. I have 4 children and 6 grandchildren and enjoy spending quality time with them, I also enjoy reading & cooking and I am an avid Tottenham Hotspurs Fan.

I have had numerous roles within the Care Industry over the years, mostly working in Dementia Care Homes which was a very challenging and rewarding job role. Under the supervision & direction of qualified nursing staff, as a Healthcare Assistant, I carried out a wide range of duties to care. I joined Kare Plus in 2019 working in recruitment, resourcing and compliance, which involves developing job descriptions, and carer specifications, preparing job adverts, interviewing and selecting suitably skilled carers to join our homecare team to deliver outstanding care for all of our customers, maintaining a close relationship with all of our new and existing carers. I completed my recruitment consultant training at HQ for Kare Plus in 2019 and completed my Physical Intervention Train the Trainer course also in 2019, to deliver training to agency and homecare staff members. I am a mother to two children aged 12 & 9 who I adore spending time with. We have a small pug who brings lots of joy to our lives. I am very much a family person and love exploring beautiful places and meeting new people!

I joined Kare Plus in 2019 as a community care worker and worked full-time taking care of people who required my help.

In 2021 I joined the office to support the day-to-day running of the office. I was then trained to carry out assessments and reviews for clients as well as completing my train the trainer certificate in Medication Awareness and Moving and Handling which I now teach to our care workers. I completed my QCF Level 2 in 2020 and began my Level 3 in 2021.

When not at work I enjoy spending time with my daughter.

I joined kare plus in April 2018 after raising my 5th daughter, she was 2 1/2 at the time. Previous to having her, I went to college to do level 2 in beauty therapy and went on to have my own mobile beauty business until a few months before my daughter was born. Hobbies I have when I have the time, I like sewing, made some clothes for my youngest in the past and other crafts, reading, spending time with family. I enjoy my job, meeting and getting to know the people I'm caring for. I find it very rewarding helping people and seeing them happier at the end of the call, after having some company, even if it's just for a short time.

I joined Kare Plus in October 2019 as a complete newcomer to the Healthcare industry. I have quickly learnt a lot about the vital work that we provide in and around the community. Before this I had worked in the events industry for 12 years, arranging both global corporate events and local private functions. Having experience where it is essential to be organised has certainly helped with my new career at Kare Plus as being on top of shifts coming in and organising our Healthcare worker's schedules takes a lot of planning. It is important to me that I maintain an excellent relationship with both our staff and our clients and have been working on developing these vital connections. When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my husband and seven-year-old son Oscar, having adventures and spending time with our friends and family.