Meet some of the high-calibre team of therapists, managers and support staff who enable our service users to live their best lives.
Director
Laura Richardson-Cheater
As Laura’s parents set up Richardson Care in 1989, she has grown up in the business and is passionate about maintaining its core values.
Director
Greg Richardson-Cheater
Greg has a background in Social Work and care home management. He oversees the strategic and operational aspects of the business.
Head of Care
Silvia Silva
Positive, proactive and well-organised, Silvia is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of care.
Clinical Head
Dr Pedro Areias Grilo
Pedro is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and is responsible for leading the MDT, ensuring the quality of clinical care.
Manager, Acquired Brain Injury Service
Jacky Johnson
Jacky is experienced in working with adults with a history of brain injury, mental health and learning disability. She demonstrates true professionalism and leadership in her role.
Registered Manager, Acquired Brain Injury Service
Helen Petrie
Helen Petrie has wide ranging experience in the care sector and has been Registered Manager at The Richardson Mews since March 2016.
Registered Manager, Learning Disability Service
Tally Thumwood
Tally is a warm-hearted and dedicated Manager. She loves working in the care sector and joined Richardson Care in 2012 as an Activity Support Worker.
Registered Manager, Learning Disability Service
Jackie Hardisty
Jackie Hardisty is a kind and dedicated manager with extensive experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities and complex needs.
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Dr Seth A. Mensah
Seth’s special interest areas are the neurocognitive, neurobehavioural and neuropsychiatric aspects of acquired brain injury and epilepsy.
Chartered Physiotherapist
Guy Stewart
Guy has been working with Richardson Care since 2011 and specialises in working with people who have a range of acquired and progressive neurological conditions.
Assistant Psychologist
Julita Frackowska
Julita joined Richardson Care in 2004. Her main role is to support people with learning disabilities to improve their well-being through maintaining existing skills and learning new skills.
Speech & Language Therapist
Trudi Jenkins
Trudi works with service users to increase their functional communication, treat related conditions and help them to achieve their goals.
Interim Manager, Acquired Brain Injury Service
Emma Tear
Emma combines a bubbly personality with a positive outlook and attention to detail and has over 10 years’ experience in the care sector,
Admissions and Referrals Manager
Gill Ayris
Gill’s management, organisation and people skills help her to work very effectively with everyone involved in the admissions process.
Admissions and Referrals Co-ordinator
Deanna Jackson
Deanna is a caring person and willing to help anyone. A team player, who is bubbly and approachable, she loves talking to people.
Admissions and Referrals Co-ordinator
Lewis Leslie
Lewis has the ability to think on his feet and adapt to different situations, which is crucial in his current role.
Beauty Therapist
Louise Hammond
Louise is a qualified massage and beauty therapist with over 20 years’ experience. Providing regular treatments for service users helps to maintain self-esteem and well-being.
Staff & Audit Co-ordinator
Laura Griffin
Laura’s role includes staff recruitment and administration and she’s the main person who welcomes new employees into the Richardson Care family.
Maintenance Manager
Dexter Griffin
Dexter heads up the maintenance team at Richardson Care who ensure that all our care homes provide a safe, comfortable and homely environment for all service users.
MAKE A REFERRAL
Are you looking for a placement for an individual with learning disabilities or an acquired brain injury? Contact our Admissions and Referrals Team for more information or to arrange a visit to our specialist residential homes.