The Dispensary - Swanton Care is a stunning care home situated in a quaint picturesque village close to Durham city. We are a new service, recently opening in May 2023 where we offer superbly adapted apartment style living to 5 people who require specialist care and support who live with complex needs including Autism, Learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
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I joined Swanton Care in May 2017 as a Support Worker, and with their invaluable support and encouragement, I have progressed in my career, advancing to Scheme Manager and now Service Manager. Over the past seven years in the Health and Social Care sector, I’ve been dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving and maintaining their goals while embracing a fulfilling and enjoyable life.
Working at Swanton Care has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I’m proud to align with the organisation’s aspirations and commitment to putting the people we support at the heart of everything we do.
At The Dispensary, our goal is to provide exceptional person-centred care and ensure a high quality of life for everyone we support. Our dedicated and compassionate team works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for the individuals in our care, always striving to make a meaningful difference.
I bring over 15 years of experience in the social care sector, having started my career as a support worker in 2009. Over the years, I have held various leadership roles, which have given me a deep understanding of both the challenges and rewards of delivering high-quality care.
I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with technology companies to develop assistive technologies, and most recently, I served as a Strategic Leader overseeing 130 services across residential, respite, domiciliary, and ISL provisions. My dedication to ensuring that care is personalised and tailored to each individual’s unique needs is central to my work, and I firmly believe that every voice matters and deserves to be heard.
Chief Executive Officer Gary Thompson is the Responsible Individual for The Dispensary. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
At The Dispensary - Swanton Care, we support 5 people with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities.
We have a vast amount of countryside on our doorstep whilst benefiting from an array of amenities only a short drive away including shops, restaurants, cinema, gyms, museums, parks, cycle paths and the coast. This offers opportunities for the people we support to lead full and active lives within the community.