Meet our
Training Team
Giving our carers the expertise they need to give the care you deserve
Great care comes from the best training
It’s no secret that Christies Care provides its carers with the best training around. We have been rated Outstanding by the CQC twice in a row; we are in the top 5% care providers, and we’ve twice been accredited to the Princess Royal Training Award (last time our Operations Manager was asked to speak as the awards ceremony).
Our award-winning training team ensure every carer that joins us is equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to give our clients excellent care. Many of the team have been carers themselves, so they understand what it is like to be a live-in carer, and know that with good training, anybody with the right attitude can become an excellent carer.
Sarah Hostler
I have been with Christies Care since 2012, starting in Carer Support for two years before moving over to the Training department. The parts I most enjoy about my role here are getting to meet different people and developing my knowledge. This enables me to provide the best guidance to the carers that we train.
I have been with Christies Care since 2012, starting in Carer Support for two years before moving over to the Training department. The parts I most enjoy about my role here are getting to meet different people and developing my knowledge. This enables me to provide the best guidance to the carers that we train.
Kerry Bayford
I’ve been a member of Christies Care training team since December 2013. It is an absolute pleasure to be part of such an amazing team and company and to be able to support our incredible carers.
When I’m not working, I can be found walking my dogs or spending time horse riding.
I’ve been a member of Christies Care training team since December 2013. It is an absolute pleasure to be part of such an amazing team and company and to be able to support our incredible carers.
When I’m not working, I can be found walking my dogs or spending time horse riding.
Tanya Howard
I have been working for Christies Care for over 18 years and have seen many changes along the way. Over the years my role has been varied but very enjoyable. I work very closely with our carers during their training and as a people person, I enjoy this part of my role very much. In 2015 I joined the Training team as their Administrator and am enjoying being part of a very busy and professional team.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family (including seven grandchildren), cooking and going on holiday.
I have been working for Christies Care for over 18 years and have seen many changes along the way. Over the years my role has been varied but very enjoyable. I work very closely with our carers during their training and as a people person, I enjoy this part of my role very much. In 2015 I joined the Training team as their Administrator and am enjoying being part of a very busy and professional team.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family (including seven grandchildren), cooking and going on holiday.
Ben Weygang
I have been working for Christies Care since September 2015, spending four years in the Admin department before moving over to the Training Team in October 2019.
Being part of the Training Team is very enjoyable, especially getting to meet all our carers and hear their stories. It’s also nice to be able to be a part of helping people to live independently at home by training the carers that support them.
Outside of work I can normally be found in the gym, playing music or, failing that, lounged out in front of a TV.
I have been working for Christies Care since September 2015, spending four years in the Admin department before moving over to the Training Team in October 2019.
Being part of the Training Team is very enjoyable, especially getting to meet all our carers and hear their stories. It’s also nice to be able to be a part of helping people to live independently at home by training the carers that support them.
Outside of work I can normally be found in the gym, playing music or, failing that, lounged out in front of a TV.
Toni Archer
I have been a member of the Christies Care training team since May 2022. Previously I have been a trainer and senior health care worker in a dementia home. Although dementia is my passion within care, I have covered most areas in the health and social care sector in 25 years. Being in the Training Team gives me the opportunity to inspire and give confidence to carers, to help them live up to their full potential in their roles.
In my own time I enjoy reading, crafts, exercise and spending time with my family and dogs.
I joined Christies in December 2023 after working in Childrens Safeguarding for 11 years. It is a pleasure to be part of such a great team and provide the opportunity to train and support the wonderful Christies Carers.
When I am not at work, I am kept very busy looking after my two girls, three dogs and two cats.
Colleen Barber
I arrived from South Africa in 2011 to work as a carer for Christies Care. A year later I grabbed the opportunity to work as a member of the Training team. I enjoy getting to know all of the carers and watching them gain knowledge and experience over the years. It has been a privilege to meet so many interesting people. In 2019 I left for a new adventure, and I have recently returned to the company after becoming a mum.
I arrived from South Africa in 2011 to work as a carer for Christies Care. A year later I grabbed the opportunity to work as a member of the Training team. I enjoy getting to know all of the carers and watching them gain knowledge and experience over the years. It has been a privilege to meet so many interesting people. In 2019 I left for a new adventure, and I have recently returned to the company after becoming a mum.
Heather Cadwick
Bio to follow
In 2022 I decided to embark on a journey from South Africa to become a carer with Christies. After a year of working as a Live In Carer, I seized the opportunity to join the Training Team. I love building my knowledge and implementing what I have learned.
I am a big animal lover and enjoy getting out into nature for walks.
