Tell us about your care needs and we'll confirm their availability and help arrange an introduction.
Barbara is a highly experienced care professional with over two decades of hands-on work in health and social care, specialising in live-in care and support for older adults, individuals with learning difficulties, mental health conditions, and dementia. She is known for her person-centred approach, strong communication skills, and unwavering commitment to preserving her clients' dignity and independence. Barbara's broad background — spanning NHS senior support roles to self-employed live-in care — makes her a compassionate, reliable, and deeply dedicated carer.
Private client
Live in Carer·Feb 2015 – Present
Working as a self-employed live-in carer, Barbara provides comprehensive daily support to clients including personal care, meal preparation, medication monitoring, and accompanying clients to medical appointments. She assists with mobility, household tasks, shopping, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring each client's comfort, safety, and dignity are maintained at all times. Barbara fosters long-term professional relationships with clients and their families through a warm, positive, and person-centred approach.
Sussex Partnership NHS Bewbush Bungalows
Support Worker·May 2004 – Present
Barbara carried out key-working duties, assisted with weekly menu planning and shopping, and supported the day-to-day running of the home including cooking, laundry, and maintaining a clean environment. She also provided one-to-one support to patients with mental health problems at Langley Green Mental Hospital, taking vital signs and carrying out intermittent and hourly observations. Any changes in patients' physical or mental health were promptly reported to the nurse in charge and documented in daily notes.
NHS Sussex Partnership
Senior Support Worker Band 3·May 2006 – Feb 2016
In this NHS role, Barbara built and maintained therapeutic relationships with patients, monitored vital signs, completed medication records, and wrote care plans to support recovery and wellbeing. She provided emotional support, advocated for clients in the community, and planned activities and leisure opportunities to promote mental health and independent living. Barbara also supported clients in developing life skills and promoted community integration through physical, emotional, and social support.
Ashcroft Care Services
Senior Support Worker·Sep 2006 – Nov 2011
Barbara worked closely with the Home Manager in a senior capacity, leading shifts, administering and ordering medication, and producing care plans, risk assessments, behaviour plans, and health action plans. She chaired residents' review meetings, planned activities and holidays in line with residents' interests, and managed monthly staffing rotas to ensure appropriate cover. As Chairperson for the Employee Forum, she attended monthly meetings with directors and HR to raise and resolve staff concerns.
OBS
Diploma of Higher Education·2019 – Present
The Open University
Certificate·2012 – Present
Crawley College
Certificate·2010 – 2011
City and Guilds
Certificate·2010 – 2010
City and Guilds
NVQ Level 3·2008 – 2009
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (City and Guilds)
Certificate in Health and Social Care (The Open University)
Diploma of Higher Education in Business Management (OBS)
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Barbara if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Barbara's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
The Kingdom at Victoria Falls Hotel
Business Centre Consultant·1997 – 2004
Barbara managed the hotel's business centre, providing secretarial services including typing minutes, printing, faxing, and making calls on behalf of conference delegates and guests. She handled cash transactions for services rendered and managed stationery ordering to ensure the centre ran efficiently. She also took responsibility for promoting the business centre to maintain profitability during quieter periods.