Role:

Responsible for the overall performance and leadership of CHOICES CARE, be it operational, financial, business development, quality assurance, training or administration.   I am supported by a team of 3 fellow directors and a number of managers who operate more locally to the services we provide throughout Scotland and the North East of England.  I have been with CHOICES CARE since May 2006 following a 15 year career in the long term care field, most recently with BUPA where I had been the Director of their care home business in the North of England and Scotland since 1996.  This role involved the operational and financial management of over 80 care homes with about 7000 beds and around 5000 full time staff.

 

Without doubt this is the most challenging and exciting job I have ever had.   It is especially so because I can see the positive outcomes that our professional and dedicated staff achieve for our service users, many of whom are living in their own homes for the first time in their lives, with our support.

Self:

I live in Glasgow and travel the 35 miles to our head office in Livingston on a daily basis when I am not out visiting our services.

Role:

Resposible for the financial well being of Choices in a very competitive market place.

Fiona Hamlton (Payroll Supervisor) , Douglas Morrison (Finance Manager) and Elayne Dodds (Ledgers Supervisor) report directly to the Finance Director.

Self:

Married – 3 grown up children.

Role:

to lead and direct CHOICES CARE development and growth strategy. Ensuring that all services are delivered via skilled and supported staff who are committed to improving the lives of the people who they serve.

I entered the nursing profession in 1988 and throughout my career have gained considerable experience in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of person centred services. I remain committed to working with service users and stakeholders and strive to ensure that CHOICES CARE places the needs, views and opinions of our service users at the heart of service delivery.

Self:

I am married to John and we live in sunny Lanarkshire with our children Paddy, 12, Monica, 5 and Amelia, 4.

Role:

CHOICES CARE is all about people looking after people. As Director of Operations my principle task is to ensure that we do so effectively and to a consistently high standard in the increasing number of locations in which we operate. I am most fortunate that the people delivering the care are both dedicated and empathetic in their approach, are highly trained and who are led by a team of managers with a wealth of relevant experience.

Self:

My own experience prior to joining CHOICES CARE includes both financial and operational multi site management in health and social care settings, most recently as Regional Manager with a major corporate provider of care for the elderly and, prior to this as Director of a Priory hospital.

Role:

My Name is Thelma Turner and I am the Chairwoman of CHOICES CARE. By far the majority of my professional life has been spent working with and caring for and supporting people having a learning disability and accompanying complex needs.

My role is one of taking responsibility for the leadership of the CHOICES CARE Board, ensuring its effectiveness and setting its agenda. I facilitate Board relationships and ensure there is a constructive relationship between the Executive and Non-Executive Directors.

I also work closely with the Chief Executive of CHOICES CARE and when required act as a sounding board/mentor/advisor.

These are roles I take very seriously and am totally committed to CHOICES CARE becoming an exemplary provider within the field of Learning Disability Services. I do not and will not compromise on the quality of care and services we offer both to and for our service users.

Self:

On a personal level I have two sons and two granddaughters on whom I dote and about whom I am very proud.

Outside of work my interests are gardening, water colour painting, wildlife conservation, sports and classic cars, reading and athletics.