Home Instead South Lakes

Owners of Home Instead South Lakes

I oversee the whole operation of running Home Instead South Lakes, Home Instead Lytham, Fylde & Wyre and Home Instead Preston & South Ribble, including the Care Professionals, Office Support Team, the Senior Leadership Team and a network of external contacts who help support our business and clients. I have been assessed by the CQC as competent to hold Registered Manager status for the business, which I share with Judy Clay – Director who is also a Nominated Individual with the CQC. I completed Level 5 Management and Leadership in Adult Social Care in 2022 which is the qualification needed to hold Registered Manager status in England.

I am fully responsible for overseeing a Caring, Responsive, Effective, Well-led and Safe Domiciliary care business, ably supported by the Senior Leadership Team and Office Support Team.

I also oversee the Safeguarding Team which ensures all Care Professionals are kept up to date and trained on all Safeguarding protocols. I am the Privacy Champion for all data protection matters in the business.

I love my role and working with the whole Team to ensure our Care Professionals can all deliver exceptional care to all our clients in the South Lakes community. I am so proud that we have rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ with the CQC since we began and our 10 rating on homecare.co.uk.

Our business has grown significantly since I joined in 2020 and we are adapting and listening to our Care Professionals and clients to continue to deliver OUTSTANDING care to enable people to Live Well Their Way in our community!

I started as a Care Professional and then moved into Recruitment and Community Engagement and I’m now the Operations Manager for Home Instead South Lakes. I work closely in the Senior Leadership team with Louise and Pamela, ensuring our mission statement and our clients and Care Professionals are always at the centre of everything we do. I’m always learning and I’m passionate about continually striving to improve our services. I understand the importance of listening to our Care Professionals and I’m a ’ Wellbeing Champion’. I understand the importance of building relationships with them and our partners in our community to achieve our vision of helping people in our community to live well their way in their own homes for as long as possible.

I ensure all our Care Professionals have the best experience with us from the day they start and that it continues throughout their time with us. I oversee the recruitment process, ensuring we maintain the Home Instead ethos, of only hiring those that we would want to look after our own loved ones. I also oversee our work in our community, with our ‘Community Angels’ who are also our Care Professionals, including our ‘Be a Santa' and Easter Egg campaigns, Companionship Cafes and visiting local support and activity groups.

I am also responsible for our marketing and social events for our Care Professionals to ensure they are as happy as can be, not just delivering care but outside of work too.

The office support is a very close team, and I LOVE coming to work every day and striving to ensure all our Care Professionals have the best time with us and seeing them all thrive delivering OUTSTANDING care to all our wonderful clients in the South Lakes community.

I joined Home Instead South Lakes in March 2018 as a Care Professional and I'm now the Care Standards Manager and Registered Manager. I have worked in the care sector in Cumbria since leaving university many years ago!

I work with the Support Team to ensure that we are complying with franchise standards, brand guidelines, regulations, and legislation. This includes checking that all our records are up to date with the relevant paperwork for clients and Care Professionals and doing regular audits to identify any trends and support the team to take actions to improve our processes and systems to make sure we are providing the highest quality care.

When we receive new enquiries for our care services I will talk to the client or their family and discuss how we can best support them. It’s wonderful to know you’re part of finding a solution to enable someone to live a fulfilled life at home. I LOVE our clients, Care Professionals and support team. It really is the best job!

I started as a Care Professional with Home Instead over four years ago, and my journey here has been nothing short of life-changing. In my new role as Care Operations Manager, I am responsible for supporting our Care Professionals to ensure they thrive in their roles. This includes overseeing their support visits, conducting one-to-one meetings, and appraisals, and providing guidance to help them deliver the exceptional care Home Instead is known for. I also support new Care Professionals as they transition into their roles, ensuring they feel confident and fully equipped.

Previously, I focused on scheduling clients’ visits, ensuring both clients and Care Professionals had outstanding experiences. Home Instead’s commitment to one-hour minimum visits allows our Care Professionals to build meaningful bonds with clients, and I’ve always been passionate about planning schedules that prioritise a good work/life balance.

Through Home Instead, I achieved my Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, which boosted my confidence and enabled me to progress in my career. It’s been a privilege to help train new Care Professionals and ensure they have everything they need to succeed.

Home Instead has given me a sense of purpose, along with incredible training opportunities through our ‘Career Pathway.’ These have not only enhanced my skills and knowledge but also opened doors for me to grow within the company. It’s been an amazing journey, and I’m proud to help grow our business and ensure the South Lakes community continues to receive the OUTSTANDING care they deserve.

I joined Home Instead over four years ago, and my journey here has been incredibly rewarding. In my role as Group Business Development and Systems Manager, I am responsible for supporting all three offices across various aspects of business operations. This includes ensuring our systems work seamlessly together, managing data and reporting, driving further business development, and fostering collaboration between the offices to maintain alignment and efficiency.

Previously, my role focused on onboarding new clients, guiding them from their initial enquiry to their very first visits. I worked closely with external agencies to address client requirements, family needs, and funding, ensuring every client’s experience was OUTSTANDING from the very start. I also ensured our clients were invoiced correctly, queries were resolved promptly, and our Care Professionals were paid accurately.

I continue to maintain and optimise our IT systems and software, ensuring we operate as efficiently as possible. Together with the rest of the office support team, I strive to ensure our Care Professionals and clients always have an exceptional experience at Home Instead.

I absolutely love working here! Home Instead is an incredible place with amazing people. I’m proud to help grow the business and ensure that people across our communities receive the OUTSTANDING care they deserve. We truly change lives every day!

I joined Home Instead South Lakes in 2020, initially as a Care Professional, and I’m now proud to serve as the Brand and Media Coordinator. I have loved the career progression that Home Instead has enabled me to achieve through their fantastic Career Pathway!

In my role, I am responsible for all marketing across our three offices, including managing our social media channels and creating adverts for Meta and Google. I also oversee magazine advertising for the South Lakes and handle internal graphics and communications to ensure our branding is consistent and engaging.

We plan and promote many events within our community, and I’m passionate about ensuring these receive the attention they deserve. If you’d like to know more about our events or other activities for people in the area—such as dementia-friendly walking groups, craft sessions, or fitness classes—please don’t hesitate to call the office.

I love being able to help the business grow by showcasing our amazing home care company, allowing us to support even more people in our community. Home Instead truly feels like my second family!

I support our Care team and our amazing Care Professionals. I help with training our new Care Professionals, their annual training, competencies, care plans, client queries, and much more! I ensure our Care Professionals are always fully supported and valued in their roles so they can provide OUTSTANDING care. This ensures our clients always receive the kind of care we would want for our own loved ones—and nothing less.

I started as a Care Professional at Home Instead a few years ago, so I truly understand the importance of helping and guiding everyone on their journey with us, whether they are new Care Professionals or have been with us for a while. I love seeing our Care Professionals thrive and our clients live their best lives in the comfort of their homes. Home Instead offers fantastic career opportunities for those who want them, from office support roles to community angel and mentor roles, as well as Level 2, 3, and 5 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Our clients and Care Professionals are at the centre of everything I do.

I support our Care Team and our amazing Care Professionals in a variety of ways. My role includes recruiting and bringing on board new Care Professionals, guiding them through the hiring process, and making sure they feel welcome and supported from day one. I speak to people who are interested in joining our team, sharing the incredible opportunities available at Home Instead and helping them take the first steps into a rewarding career in care.

Once they’re part of the team, I provide initial and ongoing training to help them settle into their roles and ensure they are fully equipped to provide the highest standard of care. I continue to support them with annual training, competencies, care plans, and more—making sure they feel confident, valued, and ready to thrive.

My goal is to ensure our Care Professionals always feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to deliver OUTSTANDING care. This ensures our clients consistently receive the level of care we would want for our own loved ones—and nothing less.

I started as a Care Professional at Home Instead a few years ago, so I truly understand the importance of helping and guiding everyone on their journey with us, whether they’re new to the team or have been with us for years. I love seeing our Care Professionals grow and our clients live their best lives in the comfort of their own homes.

Home Instead offers fantastic career opportunities for those who want them, from office support roles to community angel and mentor positions, as well as Level 2, 3, and 5 qualifications in Health and Social Care.

Our clients and Care Professionals are at the heart of everything I do, and I’m passionate about making a positive impact on their lives every day.

I started out as a Care Professional, a role I truly love, and I still enjoy going out to see my regular clients. I have now moved into the office as an Engagement Coordinator, where I’m focused on growing our network and connections in the South Lakes. A key part of my role involves meeting and getting to know key people in our community, building strong relationships with them, and working together to make a positive impact.

I also take pride in organising community events that bring people together and support local initiatives. One of my favourite projects is running our gift-giving schemes, such as Be an Easter Bunny and Be a Santa, which help spread joy to those in need. Giving back to the community is something I’m incredibly passionate about, and I love being part of initiatives that brighten people’s lives.

Being able to combine my love for care with engaging and supporting our community makes my role so rewarding. I’m excited to continue connecting with others and making a difference across the South Lakes.

As a Care Coordinator at Home Instead, I play a key role in ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care. I oversee care plans, conduct regular check-ins, and respond to any changes in needs to make sure each client’s support remains personalised and effective. I carry out care consultations, keeping families informed and reassured while working closely with our Care Professionals to provide guidance and support. My role is all about ensuring seamless care, maintaining high-quality service, and making a real difference in the lives of those we support.