About Us

Kate - Founder

With 19 years of experience in health and social care, I have developed a diverse skill set and deep expertise in working with individuals across various settings. My career began as an auxiliary nurse in hospital settings before transitioning to social care, where I worked as a Social Work Assistant for seven years. I became a qualified social worker in 2016, earning a BA (Hons) through the Open University.

Since qualifying, my social work experience has spanned several areas, including older adults, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and frontline children’s assessment services. I have worked in hospital discharge teams and duty crisis teams, equipping me to handle urgent situations and manage complex cases effectively. My practice is rooted in person-centered assessments, solution-focused therapy, and strength-based approaches to empower individuals and promote independence.

In 2019, I progressed to the role of Senior Social Worker, where I gained leadership experience by managing and supervising staff and overseeing the daily operations of a social work team. My responsibilities included providing guidance on complex cases and fostering professional development among team members.

In 2021, I advanced to the role of Lead Safeguarding Practice Consultant Social Worker. In this capacity, I have worked on challenging and high-profile cases, including formal safeguarding inquiries and investigations. My responsibilities have included chairing safeguarding meetings and best interest meetings, collaborating with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and health professionals, and preparing detailed reports for coroners' inquests.
Through my career, I have demonstrated expertise in safeguarding practice, leadership, and managing complexity, while consistently prioritizing the well-being and dignity of those I support. My comprehensive experience across health and social care makes me a confident and effective practitioner dedicated to delivering high-quality, ethical practice.

Charlotte - Founder

I am an experienced and dedicated social care professional with a strong background in supporting vulnerable individuals and leading multidisciplinary teams. My career began in 2009 while pursuing my social work degree, during which I worked as a short breaks carer for children with life-limiting conditions and as a youth hostel support worker, assisting young people with housing, employment, and life skills.

After qualifying as a social worker, I advanced my career through roles of increasing responsibility. I began as a manager of a reablement team and later transitioned to an adult learning disability team, progressing from social worker to senior social worker. In my role within an adult social work team, I worked with adults with care and support needs aged 18 and over. This included supporting individuals with mental health conditions, age-related care needs, parents with care needs, physical disabilities, drug and alcohol use, dementia, and complex safeguarding concerns. I also gained extensive experience in court of protection work and supporting people in highly complex situations.

I subsequently moved into a practice consultant role within an adult social work team and progressed to team manager, overseeing operations and staff development. Most recently, I served as Head of the Home First Hub, where I collaborated across acute hospital settings, community health, and adult social care. In this role, I led a significant project to reform hospital discharge processes, enhancing service delivery and streamlining care transitions for individuals and their families.

In addition to my professional experience, I have a strong history of volunteering. This includes supporting children with physical education at a local SEN school, working as a SHOUT mental health volunteer support worker, and volunteering at local primary schools to provide 1:1 support for children. More recently, I have volunteered as an SOS bus volunteer for YMCA, offering first aid support, needle exchange services, a listening ear, and hot drinks/snacks to individuals in the local town during late-night hours.

I am passionate about nature and animals and strongly advocate for accessible, nature-based support in our community. Drawing on my extensive skills and expertise from years in social work, I am dedicated to delivering holistic therapies that promote mental and physical well-being. By integrating nature into care and support, I aim to help prevent ill health and foster healthier, more resilient communities.