Meet the team

Farah has worked for Milewood since Jan 2008. Farah started her journey as a Home Manager, progressing in 2009 becoming one of our Regional Managers. In 2018 Farah took on the role of Nominated Individual. Farah has completed a level 4 Leadership and Management Course with the Registered Manager’s Award. With a passion for learning Farah has also completed her NVQ 7 Leadership and Management and level 5 Medication Management. 

Farah says – I have worked exclusively with Learning Disabled Adults and Mental Health for most of my career, including those with Complex Behavioral Needs and have managed to develop their skills so that they can access the community with less support. I have spent time working in both residential and supported living services. I have been part of the team who have set up all the supported living services within Milewood.

Julie joined Milewood in November 2023. Her career in the Health & Social Car sector has seen Julie progress from being a care worker, senior carer, care coordinator, registered manager, and regional operations manager. Working in a variety of settings including with the elderly, complex clinical care and adults with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, Julie has found that her passion lies in supporting adults to reach their full potential and achieving their goals. Julie has achieved her H&SC qualifications, is trained in MAKATON and is a qualified mental health first aider.

When the opportunity arose to join Milewood at a time of development and change, she jumped at the chance to be a part of a forward thinking and growing organisation where her skills and knowledge can affect positive changes for the people we support. Julie’s favourite part of the role is spending time in the services and interacting with people in their daily lives.

Samantha started her management career holding her first registration in 2007, and has managed both residential and supported living services.

Samantha has worked for Milewood since December 2023, joining us as a Regional Manager. Samantha has worked predominately with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, including complex behavioural needs. Samantha holds level 4 Leadership and Management Course with the Registered Manager’s Award, and an ILM future Leaders qualification. Samantha has a passion for learning and is currently undertaking her ILM level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring. Samantha says I have a passion for delivering high quality support and always strive for excellence to ensure that people we support are living their best lives. It is really important to me to support and develop high performing teams, and to generate a positive culture.

Tina began her career in Health and Social care in 2010, having previously worked in a management role for a data solutions provider.   Tina has a Degree in Leadership & Management, and in Education & Training.  She uses her skills and knowledge to oversee the team of trainers, supporting our employees with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and ensures training compliance nationwide. 

Tina says, supporting the Learning & Development function of our services is often complex, but extremely rewarding.  Being able to see the employees’ journey as part of their development is what makes my role so fulfilling, and, knowing our staff have the skills and knowledge they need to be able to enhance the quality of someone’s life, make them feel valued, supported and safe is unmeasurable. 

With a background in business development and marketing in the care industry, Matthew thrives in environments where collective goal-setting and achievement are at the forefront. Working with people who share the same drive and passion is incredibly important to him. The thought of not reaching a target fuels Matthew’s determination to succeed. Once committed, he is all in, striving to become a lead expert in his field and the go-to person for his team. Matthew finds immense value in completing tasks and seeing the tangible results of his efforts. This sense of accomplishment not only motivates him but also reinforces a strong dedication to his work and colleagues.

I started working in care as a support worker in 2005 and have since worked my way up, having a range of roles on the way. My first Service Manager role was in 2009. Since then, I have enjoyed working in various Nursing, Residential and Supported Living settings with a range of people with varying needs.

My passion for supporting people to live to their potential and have great lives has always remained the same, regardless of the setting I have worked in.

Theresa started with Milewood in March 2024. Theresa has an extensive background in social care, she started as a support worker in 1999 and has worked her way up through the career path working in positions as senior support worker, deputy manager, home manager eventually ending up as the regional manager. Theresa has dedicated her career to supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, (PMLD), mental health, acquired brain injury and complex needs for over 20 years. Theresa has held positions in the operations team as well as in the capacity of Head of Referrals and Placements since 2004 & then moving onto commissioning new developments.

Theresa prides herself on working as part of the management team to ensure that individuals that we support are afforded the right care and support within the right environment with the right support package to best support the individuals’ needs. Theresa is passionate in her professional role ensuring that each individual has a bespoke package of support tailored to their individuals needs and that they have the best opportunity to achieve outcome focused goals and aspirations. Seeing individuals thrive in their lives gives Theresa satisfaction that she is doing her role to the best of her abilities.