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.
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Dr Seth A. Mensah
Seth’s special interest areas are the neurocognitive, neurobehavioural and neuropsychiatric aspects of acquired brain injury and epilepsy.
Neuro Occupational Therapist
Heather Bushell
Heather is passionate about the value of OT in supporting people to increase their mental and emotional well-being as well as their functional abilities.
Neuro 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.
Chartered Neuro 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.
Registered 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,
Registered Manager, Acquired Brain Injury Service
Jenna Samuels
A good listener with a collaborative approach to management, Jenna manages our neuro rehabilitation service at The Coach House,
Registered Manager, Acquired Brain Injury Service
Jaymee-Leigh Clancy
Jaymee-Leigh is an experienced and dedicated professional who loves making a difference to people’s lives.
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.
Business Support & Development 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.
Business Support Officer – Admissions
Helen Carter
Helen brings a sensitivity to her role as well as attention to detail, technical knowledge and a strong belief in the rights of vulnerable people.
Music Enrichment Leader
Darren Kendall
Darren absolutely loves running the Music Enrichment sessions, which have many benefits for the service users.
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.