Our Warrington service is a welcoming, six-bed residential home designed to support children with physical and learning disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment. The property is fully adapted and wheelchair accessible, with specialist features including wet rooms and overhead hoists to support individual mobility and care needs.
The home offers a range of thoughtfully designed shared spaces, including a large lounge, therapeutic room, reading room, sensory room and a generous garden area, giving children plenty of space to relax, learn and enjoy time together.
I began my career in care as a Support Worker in 2018 and have since progressed through a variety of leadership roles, gaining valuable experience and developing my passion for supporting children with complex needs. I am now proud to serve as the Registered Manager at Emily's House.
With nearly a decade of experience supporting children with complex medical conditions, I have developed extensive knowledge in areas including ventilation, tracheostomy management, enteral feeding, epilepsy and hydrocephalus.
As Registered Manager, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive environment where colleagues feel valued, empowered and confident to deliver the highest standards of care. I believe that investing in teams through coaching, reflective practice and continuous professional development helps foster a culture of excellence and enables the best possible outcomes for the children we support.
My focus is on ensuring every child's voice is heard, promoting independence, and providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Through a child-centred approach, I am dedicated to helping every young person at Emily's House lead a happy, fulfilling and enriched life.
I bring over 25 years of experience in social care, supporting both children and adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Much of my career has been spent in children’s residential care, where I’ve focused on safeguarding, supporting family connections, and helping young people live fulfilling, ordinary lives.
Most recently, I was a Registered Manager where our team achieved an Outstanding rating across all areas — a reflection of our commitment, development, and the quality of care we provided.
My background also includes working as an Accommodation Team Leader within a domestic abuse service — a crisis management role centred on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both adults and children. Alongside this, I’ve carried out Regulation 44 visits, maintaining strong links with children’s services.
I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Care, NVQ Level 4 in Management, and a Social Work Diploma in Children and Families, along with additional Health and Safety qualifications. These provide a solid foundation for supporting best practice and creating safe, nurturing environments.
Above all, my priority is — and always has been — the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support. I’m passionate about developing our teams, promoting good practice, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Children living at the home are encouraged to experience the same opportunities as any other child. They regularly take part in fun and meaningful activities such as ice skating, swimming, trips to the zoo and local farms, as well as community events including fundraising activities like Santa Dash and colour runs.
We currently support four young people, with capacity for the home to grow and expand over the coming year. Each child is supported to make the home their own — they are encouraged to personalise and decorate their bedroom to reflect their interests and preferences. Every child is also supported by a dedicated key worker who helps guide them through their transition into the home and ongoing daily life.
As a complex clinical health setting, the home benefits from an on-site Practice Educator who is a registered nurse. This ensures staff receive specialist training and that care is delivered to consistently high clinical and professional standards.
