Meet the team.......
Managing Director - Samantha Yeadon Msc Dementia, PgDip, BSc, DipHE, CTLLS
Sam has been managing care homes and services for those living with dementia for over 20 years. She is passionate about the individuals that she supports. Sam believes that it is time to dispel with the doom and gloom about a dementia diagnosis and start looking at the best ways for those living with dementia and their families to start living well, in a Different way.
Training & HR Director - Markco Yeadon. PgDip, BSc, PTLLS
Bringing over 25 years experience as a coach/trainer to Different Care. He is a qualified accelerated learning coach with the ILM and certified professional coach through the international coaching academy. Markco ensures that our staff are always up to date with mandatory and specialised training, and that our staff are fully supported in their on-going training and professional personal development, to the highest standards
Registered Manager - Emma Wilkinson. L5 Health & Social Care Diploma
Emma has been in the care sector for over 15 years, she has managed homecare services in the past. Emma has her Level 3 Health and Social Care and is working towards her Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management.
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. Our service users and families alike love her and the social workers have the upmost respect for her knowledge and understanding of our service user.
Thank you Emma we love you xx
Care Coordinator - Vicki Leyland L3 ongoing Health & Social Care Diploma
Vicki has been with us for a while and has proved to be an asset to the company. Vicki supports a team out in the community and is proving to be exceptional.
Well done Vicki, cant wait to see how you grow 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 with us over a year now and has proven to be very conscientious. She has great knowledge of the service users in her care and the staff who support them.
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.'
Senior Carer and Part-Time Co Ordinator - Gemma Broadfoot ongoing L3 Health & Social Care Diploma
Gemma is our newest promotion to senior carer. Gemma has proved to be such an asset to the team and our service users. She works hard and is so knowledgeable about everyone we care for.
Well done Gemma your gonna be great xx
Senior Carer - Martin Quinn ongoing L2 Health & Social Care Diploma
Martin has been with us since May 2022. Since joining the service Martin has been spot on with his work, our service users love him and the staff really appreciate his willingness to help them out whenever possible. Martin is going to be great in his new role.
Well done Martin your going to smash it xx
