CARE SUPPORT WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS AND PROJECT WORKERS

Care Support Workers

Our team of dedicated Care Support Workers constantly seek to deliver high standards of care and support to those in need. They always go the extra mile.

Danielle Way
Saturday Club Lead and Senior Care Support Worker

Nyah Andrews
Care Support Worker

Christine Gordon (MBE)
Saturday Club Deputy Lead and Care Support Worker  

Karen Forbes
Care Support Worker

Olivia Keadell
Care Support Worker

More of our care support workers

Christine Gordon
Dawn Ravenhill
Diana Lopez
Emilie Mbala
Ewee Macpeter
Francis Ring-Davies
Ginny Mishra
Jenny Day
Karen Forbes, also Caring Café Support Worker
Kerry Way
Larissa Jones
Lenka Hladikova
Maria McVey
Michelle Chisholm
Nyah Andrews
Olivia Keadell
Pennie Reynolds
Samantha Wiginton
Tendai Gonzo
Tyler Freddino
Tandiwe Sithole
Veronica Bridger, also Caring Cafe Support Worker

 

Our project workers

Our Project Workers bring a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge to the team and to specific projects.

Saturday Club
Danielle Way, Saturday Club Lead
Christine Gordon, Deputy Saturday Club Lead
Olivia Keadell, Care Support Worker
Dawn Ravenhill, Care Support Worker
Antonia Da Costa, Healthy Eating Worker
Antonio Sakim, Sensei, Karate
Larissa Jones, Saturday Club Worker

Caring Café
Sue Ireland, Adult and Café Lead
Kay Howden, Café Support Worker

 

Men Who Care
Nicola Wilson, Men Who Care Lead

Dads Who Care
Nicola Wilson, Men Who Care Lead

Carers Café
Sue Ireland, Adult and Café Lead

 

Our volunteers

Our volunteers bring a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge to the team and to specific projects.

Saturday Club
Sophie, Young Ambassador
Zion, Young Ambassador
Mark, Volunteer
Claudia, Volunteer
Niamh Ravenhill, Volunteer (Also Office Volunteer)

Men Who Care
Remo Grasso
Geoff Lane, Trustee Volunteer

Caring Café
Chris Raymond
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Heather Mathew
Margaret Compton
Petra Sarkany

Carers Café
Victoria West
Clare Henderson Roe

 

More of our volunteers

Our volunteers bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to the team and specific projects. They support our organisation through our outreach community-based projects, office administration and bespoke work.

Chris Jarvis
Mary Al Attar
Sarah-Jane Cohen
Suzanne Anyia

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The Power of Books for Children with Autism

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Come and Volunteer with us at Crossroads Care!

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Our Annual General Meeting 2023!

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When Saturday Club Lead Danielle Way joined Crossroads Care as a care support worker five years ago, she wanted to make a difference, but never for a moment did she imagine just how working for the charity would enhance her life too ‘For as long as I can remember,...

The Caring Cafe: A Welcoming Place of Respite

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World Alzheimer’s Month: A Volunteer’s Story

During World Alzheimer's Month, we are saying a big thank you to former carer, service user and Crossroads volunteer Remo Grasso (pictured front, left) who has most generously supported a number of our community projects, including volunteering at our weekly Carers...