28th Feb 2025
February 2025: Celebrating Our Staff

This month we are celebrating our incredible staff members who are making a real and positive difference in our organisation.
π Manager of the Month: Daisy Sachs β Florida
Daisy has shown incredible leadership at Florida, managing complex situations with calm professionalism. Sheβs remained positive and supportive throughout β thank you, Daisy!
π Employee of the Month: Lily Parry β Rosebank
Lily stepped up to take on extra responsibilities while mentoring new staff and guiding them with patience and care. Her leadership has brought structure and calm to her core team.
π Business Support Winner of the Month: Mike Canham β Tech & Estates
Mike has expertly managed the air conditioning and heating works across Hope House, ensuring minimal disruption and always maintaining his trademark smile. Your attention to detail and proactive communication has made a big difference, Mike!
π Clinician of the Month: Alison Steele & Caitlin McKenna
Alison and Caitlin are the driving force behind the scenes. From organising diaries to managing referral screenings, your work supports every corner of our clinical teams. Thank you both for being absolute stars!
Employee Spotlights β February 2025
- π Lily Parry β Rosebank
Lily has stepped up by taking on extra tasks in the absence of her DM and SSW, while mentoring new starters. She has shown excellent leadership, set up structured teams, and created a calm, supportive environment.
- π Tamara Whitehead β Ashurst
Though new to the team, Tamara made a huge impact. She built strong relationships quickly, took on every challenge with a can-do attitude, and left a lasting legacy after her recent departure.
- π Peter Babatunde β Maplehurst
Known as the ‘riddle man,’ Peter boosts morale with morning riddles. He works creatively during the night shift, and is deeply appreciated by young people and colleagues alike.
- π Holly Barnes β Elmhurst
Holly has transitioned from a part-time to full-time role and has built great relationships with the young people. She approaches each day with positivity and dedication.
- π Caitlin Healy β Stubble Bank
Caitlin has been proactive and enthusiastic, engaging young people in fun activities and being a role model for newer staff.
- π Aleesha Tanweer β Lyndhurst
Aleesha has been a dependable and flexible team member, covering night shifts and maintaining firm but fair boundaries with young people.
- π Georgia Bell β Southfield
Recently promoted to Acting Senior Support Worker, Georgia has shown strong work ethic, commitment, and rapid growth in confidence.
- π Lucie Hodkin, Mat Reeves, Erin McCabe, Natalia Kowalski β Woodside
All four staff have worked tirelessly to prioritise the needs of young people while managing challenging conversations and situations.