Meet our People

Name: Judith and Louise

Job Title: CAREGiver

“You build a relationship that is based on so much trust, they become quite reliant on you. If you can do something, no matter how small, to make their day easier, then what we do is worthwhile.”

Name: June Shepherd

Job Title: CAREGiver

Octogenarian June Shepherd joined Home Instead Senior Care five years ago after she was told she was too old to work as a carer by another agency.

Name: Mark Benson

Job Title: CAREGiver

Ex-chef and long distance lorry driver Mark Benson, 63, feels he’s finally found his ‘job for life’. Graduating from catering college in the 70s, Mark worked his way up the culinary career ladder in a number of hotels rising from larder chef to catering manager. He then spent time in hotel management roles before moving into sales, selling catering equipment to hotels and restaurants up and down the country.

Name: Ray Brown

Job Title: CAREGiver

When Ray Brown faced his second serious health battle at the age of 67, he had no idea that instead of forcing him to slow down, it would in fact lead to a new career.

Name: Sally Bradford

Job Title: CAREGiver

When mum-of-two Sally Bradford wanted to get back into work after a career break, she had no idea her new role would offer such a powerful insight into the daily struggle her parents are facing following her dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Name: Shirley Andrew

Job Title: CAREGiver

When 58-year-old Shirley took on the role of caring for her late father Rod, she couldn’t ever have imagined it would lead to a new opportunity in her own life. Working as a GP practice manager for much of her early working life, Shirley took a step back from her career when her daughter was young, so they could spend more time as a family.

Name: Suraya Alvi

Job Title: CAREGiver

When mum-of-one Suraya Alvi was diagnosed with a brain tumour, she pledged to return to her dream job - if she walked away with her health.

Name: Kathryn

Job Title: CAREGiver

MUM-of-five Kathryn spent a lifetime working in admin at her local council but as an office based worker she was always jealous of people who had more practical jobs.

Name: Judi

Job Title: CAREGiver

I’m a better caregiver at 73 than I would have been when I was young

Name: Keith

Job Title: CAREGiver of the Year

I loved my time in the constabulary. But working in homecare, helping older people continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes surrounded by a lifetime of memories is the most rewarding experience of my career to date.

Name: Sandra

Job Title: CAREGiver

Location: Cardiff

I think of Sandra as a great friend rather than a carer, she brings sunshine and smiles into my home. We chat about everything and anything. I look forward to seeing her because we get on so well. It’s such a beautiful bond that we have. We make a perfect pair.

Name: Helen

Job Title: CAREGiver

Location: Surrey

Helen McEntire is a CAREGiver with Home Instead Senior Care in Epsom. Two years ago she started to write a diary to record memories of times with her clients, especially those living with dementia.

Name: Alf

Job Title: CAREGiver

Location: Wirral

I thoroughly enjoy being a companion to Brian. I can’t think of a more rewarding job. I think it is great for both of us to be able to relax, enjoy a game of snooker and talk about the past.

Name: Sandra

Job Title: CAREGiver

Location: Hemel Hempstead

I just love that I know I am helping to make someone’s day a bit brighter. I love sitting down for a chat and a good laugh, and some of the stories my clients tell are just amazing. It is the best job I ever had.

Name: Christine

Job Title: CAREGiver

“I love everything about my job. Seeing people’s faces light up when you walk through the door makes it so worthwhile.”