Helen is passionate about Richardson Care and finding the right placement for service users.

She has a varied professional experience in specialist care, including supporting an individual with encephalitis to remain at home, being a senior support worker for young people ages 16 – 25, and safeguarding and advocating for young people who have experienced sexual violence. She has also worked in healthcare compliance and recruitment. She combines all these skills in her role at Richardson Care.

She says: “I’m very excited to be part of the team at Richardson Care. I feel that all my previous professional experiences have contributed to the skills I need in this varied and rewarding role. I love speaking to people and building professional relationships to provide better outcomes for individuals.

“I love it here and I’ve found all the staff really supportive. I think that what makes Richardson Care unique is that it’s a family business. That really comes across in the homes and some of the service users have lived here for a long time. It’s clear that people aren’t just numbers:  A new admission has to be the right fit for the people already here. That’s really important. And each home has a different vibe – they’re like different families with Richardson Care being one extended family!”

Helen adds: “Many of the staff have been here for a long time too, and that doesn’t happen elsewhere in care. The staff are well looked after – the training is really good (and it’s paid for) and there are other good benefits. This all means that there is continuity and stability for the service users.”

Helen loves animals and has two cats, a dog and a salamander! She enjoys going out for dinner and meeting up with friends.

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People
• Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor – Level 3 qualified
• CPR trainer
• In-house mandatory care support training