Meet our Local Area Advisors
Our team of Local Area Advisors are the nucleus of our operation and at the hub of our national network of home care providers.
We recruit and train our carers and look after our clients’ wishes from our Suffolk-based headquarters in Saxmundham and so our Local Area Advisors are an essential link in providing close local support for both our clients and carers.
If you are considering home care, whether on a full-time live-in basis or hourly, one of our Local Area Advisors will come and visit you so you have someone to talk to face to face. They can address your concerns about care for yourself or your loved one and give you a clear picture of how live-in care can help you. Our Local Area Advisors will also visit you regularly throughout your time with us to ensure we know exactly how your care plan is working for you.
Let our Local Area Advisors tell you themselves what it is they love about their job and why Christies Care offers exceptional service for both clients and carers.
Hannah Kent
Local Area Advisor
I have been working for Christies Care as an advisor since 2006.
“It’s wonderful to see clients of all ages living their lives in familiar surroundings and, as much as possible, with the support of their live-in carer, having control over how they do it. I have the greatest respect for our carers who always put themselves out and show great commitment in order to assist their clients. It’s very satisfying when things are running smoothly and when client and carer just ‘click’!”
Outside of work I am lucky enough to be a trustee for an amazing charity called ‘Heart & Soul who work creatively with people with learning disabilities, putting them at the heart of everything they do.
Isabella Kwiatkowska
Local Area Advisor
I have worked with Christies Care for 12 years now, the last 10 as a Local Area Advisor, the job I truly enjoy.
“Seeing the difference having a live-in carer makes to people is very uplifting as well as thought provoking. It is so great to see a good bond between carer and client. Although I like to think I took a little part in creating this, I think our carers are the heart of Christies Care – they make good things happen. Meeting people with life changing conditions puts a different perspective on life and its everyday problems. It is definitely an eye-opening process.”
My free time is divided between house renovation, running, baking cakes, watching a good movie and reading a good book.
Bryan Ellison
Local Area Advisor
I have worked for Christies Care since 2003, firstly as a care worker and now as a local area advisor.
“I used to get asked a lot by my friends why I work in the care industry and my answer was, and still is, that I get a great deal of satisfaction knowing that I have made a difference to someone’s life.”
Outside of work I love sport, especially football and Newcastle United, and going to festivals like Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight festival.
Christine Charters-Young
Local Area Advisor
I joined Christies in 2018. I am proud to be part of an amazing team, dedicated to helping others.
“My younger sister has ME and a dear friend lives with MS. The experience of supporting them through difficult times and empowering them to live life as fully as possible is what helped to inspire me to become an Area Advisor for Christies.”
In my spare time I am a ‘Pets as Therapy’ volunteer, offering comfort and companionship with my two dogs, ‘Maisie’ and ‘Roux’.
Ruth Barnard
Local Area Advisor
I joined Christie’s Care in October 2018 after a 14 year career path in social care. In 2004 I started work as a support worker in a respite and supported-living setting for adults with learning difficulties. I thoroughly enjoyed this work and stayed in this role for 11 years before moving on to a role as a manager for a home support service covering South Norfolk. Prior to joining Christies Care I worked for local government as an assistant practitioner.
“I’m really enjoy working for Christies Care, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care and remaining as independent as possible in their own homes.”
In my spare time I love gardening, walking, cooking and socialising.
Gemma Chapman
Local Area Advisor
I joined Christies Care in November 2019 as a Local Area Advisor for the Essex area. Last year, I gained a Masters degree in Psychology which provided me with an immense insight into the human mind and behaviour.
“Prior to joining Christies role, I cared for and supported people with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, as well as individuals with behaviours that challenge. I found empowering individuals to live as independently as possible and engaging them in meaningful activities, immensely rewarding. This also provided me with the valuable experience of working in partnership with many different professionals who are involved in someone’s care.”
David Segal
Local Area Advisor
I have enjoyed working for Christie’s Care since 2017. Originally, I began working as a carer and later transitioned to the role of local area advisor.
“ The support that everyone at Christie’s Care provides to our diverse base of clients is truly inspiring. Having previously been a carer supporting some of our valued clients, to being an advisor and getting to meet so many wonderful people- I feel a real sense of purpose in my work everyday."
When not working I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing various sports and exploring London and it's surrounding areas.
Katie Clements
Local Area Advisor
I have worked for Christies Care for 7 years as a Care Coordinator within the Care management team. I managed the support needs for our clients with learning disabilities and complex care needs. I have recently moved into the local area advisor team based in Suffolk, this is an exciting opportunity to meet our clients and carers face to face and continue to support them through their care journey with us.
"I have found my role as a care coordinator both enriching and rewarding, the ability to make a difference to an individuals life is why I work in the care sector."
Outside of work I have a young family who keep me busy, we enjoy family days out and spending quality time together.
