Registered Manager - Emma Wilkinson. L5 Health & Social Care Diploma

Emma has over 18 years of experience in the care sector and has previously managed homecare services. She holds a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care Management, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and high standards of care.

Emma supports the team out in the field and assists with rotas, care planning, pre assessments and training.

Since becoming Registered Manager Emma has proven herself to he the biggest asset this company has, she has grown the company exponentially since she took on the role and has provided the company with a reputation that is second to none.

Emma is highly respected and appreciated by service users and their families, who value her dedication, compassion and professionalism. She has also earned the utmost respect of social workers, who recognise her extensive knowledge, expertise and understanding of the individual needs of the people we support.

Thank you Emma we love you xx

Compliance Officer - Laura Morris. L3 Health & Social Care Diploma

Laura was chosen for her position due to her amazing diligence to our service users all over our area. There have been some challenges over there and Laura has dealt with them with the utmost professionalism along with compassion.

Nothing is too much trouble for Laura and can usually be found on her days off making sure vital PPE is delivered if needed.

Well done Laura, another great asset to the already strong senior team xx

Laura said recently:- I love working for Different Care because every day we get to change peoples lives for the better. Our team at Different Care are amazing and go above and beyond the role of care assistants, they are a pleasure to work beside and our management team are amazing.

Senior Carer - Michelle Mather. L3 Health & Social Care Diploma

Michelle is our longest standing team member, she has great knowledge of our service users and has gained the respect of the rest of the team. If any of the team need assistance Michelle is always there to support, that's why we felt that it was time she was promoted and we are delighted to support Michelle with the upward trajectory of her career. Michelle has proven to be respectful, polite, knowledgeable and most of all our service users really like her and often ask for her to work with them. She has been over the past year inducting new staff and has just recently completed her Medication Train the Trainer course so she can now assist the service with delivering medication training to staff and to be our medication champion out in the field. Well done Michelle xx

Michelle said recently:- 'after being a nursery nurse for 14 years I changed to adult care at first I was scared but it has turned out to be the best decision I made, its such a rewarding job seeing the smiles on the service users faces and making changes to peoples lives each day, as we might be the only people they see day in day out. I've been with the company nearly 3 years now and I've worked my way up to become a senior, and at the end of my diploma, I've also done in house training and train the trainer in medication. In the last 3 years I have learnt a lot about care and the team I work along side are always there for each other to help and pass ideas to each other, the managers are always at the end of the phone if they are needed, you learn new things each day it could be how to use a piece of equipment or how to give medication or how to change a catheter bag, or new things about a person always learning new things daily to better yourself, its such a lovely company to work for and I would recommend it to family and friends for their loved ones or even a job.'

Senior Carer - Jean Scott ongoing Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma

Jean has been part of the Different Care family for over five years and is a much-loved member of the team. She is caring, reliable and always takes pride in what she does. Jean knows our service users so well and understands their individual needs, as well as the staff who support them.

Jean plays a big part in welcoming new staff to the team, helping them settle in, guiding them through their shadowing shifts and sharing her knowledge and experience. She is always happy to offer advice and support, helping new team members feel comfortable and confident in their roles. Jean is also our Manual Handling Lead, supporting staff to work safely and confidently.

Jean is well respected by her colleagues and is loved by the families we support. Her friendly nature, caring approach and willingness to help make her someone people feel comfortable turning to. We are very lucky to have Jean as part of our team, and her experience, kindness and dedication make her a real asset to Different Care.

Well done Jean keep up the great work xx

Jean said recently:- 'I have worked with many different care company's over thirty years and never really settled (mostly due to lack of communication) but working for Different Care I have settled nicely into the job, everyone was so welcoming. The team are absolutely OUTSTANDING they go above and beyond for the service users, if there is a river to cross this team will build a bridge, its a team to be proud to be a member of. The response you get from your team mates if you need help is outstanding, no one is ever left unsure about anything. I got told that my training I could go further and a year later became a senior, its a company that rewards. Working for Different Care is like having a big family extension, everyone gets on with everyone (which is rare when working for a company), its a great company and was so easy to settle into, I'm proud to say I'm a member of the Different Care team.'

Team Co Ordinator - Gemma Broadfoot L3 Health & Social Care Diploma

Gemma has recently been promoted from Senior Carer to Team Coordinator, and we couldn’t be happier to see her take this next step! She has already proved herself to be such a valuable member of the Different Care family, always working hard and showing just how much she cares about our service users and the team.

Gemma has fantastic knowledge of the people we support and plays a huge part in making sure everything is in place for them. She carries out pre-assessments, puts care plans together and makes sure each person’s individual needs are understood so they receive the right care and support. Her dedication, organisation and attention to detail help keep everything running smoothly.

She brings so much to the team, and we’re excited to see her grow and flourish in her new role.

Well done, Gemma! We know you’re going to be amazing! xx

Meet the team