CEO / CQC Registered Manager
Karen is the owner and founder of KC Care and has over 30 years’ experience in domiciliary, respite and residential care. While Karen is predominantly office based she still enjoys delivering front line care and often covers regular carers shifts due to sickness or holidays, or sometimes just because she can. Karen absolutely loves getting to know our clients and their friends and families. She also enjoys organising themed events for special occasions such as Easter Bunny and Father Christmas visits.
Service Compliance Manager / AP Lead / Designated Safeguarding Lead
Michelle is the newest member of the KC Care Management Team and comes to us with extensive experience supporting children and young people in residential care and supported living. Michelle is our Safeguarding Lead so any concerns regarding safeguarding are picked up and dealt with by Michelle. Michelle is predominantly office based but does enjoy meeting clients and their families. Michelle also manages and leads SensAble, our alternative education provision.
Assistant Manager / Care Coordinator / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jodie has been with KC Care since its inception and has worked her way up from carer to the Senior Management Team. Jodie is predominantly office based but also keeps her toe in the water doing front line care supporting both domiciliary clients and our wellbeing centre clients. Jodie is the face of the senior management team you’re most likely to come across as she is responsible for creating care plans and completing risk assessments. Jodie particularly enjoys our work with children.
Team Leader
Team Leader
Senior Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker - Bank
Support Worker
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Michelle has extensive experience in safeguarding children and adults at risk of harm. Our DSL supports staff with safeguarding concerns and training. Michelle is also a qualified tutor and creates and delivers in house safeguarding training to the whole staff team.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
As DDSL Jodie assists the DSL with Safeguarding related concerns. At KC Care we activiely promote a culture of Safeguarding across the whole team.
React To Red Skin Champion
Jodie is our React To Red Skin Champion at KC Care. She is trained to be able to assess any red skin areas that could potentially become a pressure sore. If staff notice any red skin areas that do not blanch when pressed they will raise this with Jodie who will go out and assess and then take any action necessary to prevent the area developing into a pressure ulcer.
Dignity & Safeguarding Champion
Lydia serves as our Dignity & Safeguarding Champion within KC Care's Wellbeing Centre, upholding the highest standards in promoting respect and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in all our initiatives. Her dedication to fostering a secure and inclusive environment is a cornerstone of our organization's commitment to excellence.
Safeguarding Champion
A Safeguarding Champion within KC Care is a designated individual who takes a proactive role in promoting a safer culture by advocating for and implementing safeguarding practices. Our champions raise awareness of safeguarding issues, encourage reporting of concerns, and support colleagues in understanding and responding to potential risks. They act as a point of contact for safeguarding-related queries and contribute to the development and review of safeguarding information policies and procedures.
Dignity Champion
Our Dignity Champions act as advocates for person-centered care, challenging disrespectful behavior, and influencing positive change in how services are delivered. KC Care foster a culture of respect and ensuring that individuals receive care that upholds their fundamental human rights. Dignity Champions are willing to: - Stand up and challenge disrespectful behaviour - Act as good role models by treating other people with respect
Safeguarding Champion
A Safeguarding Champion within KC Care is a designated individual who takes a proactive role in promoting a safer culture by advocating for and implementing safeguarding practices. Our champions raise awareness of safeguarding issues, encourage reporting of concerns, and support colleagues in understanding and responding to potential risks. They act as a point of contact for safeguarding-related queries and contribute to the development and review of safeguarding information policies and procedures.
Dignity Champion
Our Dignity Champions act as advocates for person-centered care, challenging disrespectful behavior, and influencing positive change in how services are delivered. KC Care foster a culture of respect and ensuring that individuals receive care that upholds their fundamental human rights. Dignity Champions are willing to: - Stand up and challenge disrespectful behaviour - Act as good role models by treating other people with respect
Hydration Champion
Our Hydration Champion at KC Care is a designated individual, who is trained to promote and support our clients ' hydration. They raise awareness, encourage optimal fluid intake, and help implement strategies to improve hydration. This role is crucial in preventing dehydration,among our clients, All our domciliary care clients receive a visit from our Hydration Champion three times a week from our Hydration Champion - this is a free service for all domiciliary care clients.
