Meet The Team

Our people are our greatest asset

Kerry Fearnley BSc DipSocSci RMA

Owner and Registered Manager

After working for several years in senior positions within the healthcare sector, Kerry decided to set up Tamar Care Services in 2015. Kerry was a judge at 'The Great British Care Awards' in 2013 and she is extremely proud to be a member of the national My Home Life group, having successfully completed their 18 month management and leadership course that promotes quality of care for all those that live and work within the care sector. Kerry was also part of the initial steering group for 'Healthwatch Plymouth', participated in a local NHS inititive for improving patient discharges from hospital, has been invited to speak at local and national care events on topics such as what quality care really looks like and is studying for an MSc in Psychology

John

Director

John is Kerry's spouse and is also a director of Tamar Care Services Ltd. He takes an active involvement in the day-to-day running of the service and is often out engaging with clients, or chauffeuring our clients on day trips in the TCS minibus

Chris

IT and Systems Consultant

Chris is Kerry's son and provides technical support to Tamar Care Services, including the design and maintenance of this website. He's an avid supporter of Plymouth Argyle, a military veteran and enjoys travelling the world when he's not working

Carmen

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Carmen has been with Tamar Care Services since the beginning when she joined us as an office apprentice. Carmen has now achieved her level 3 qualification in business administration and is an integral member of the office team

Kelly

Deputy Manager

Kelly is Kerry's right-hand-woman and has many years experience in the healthcare sector. Kelly will soon be undertaking her management qualifications. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys baking and spending time with her young family

Sarah

Health Coordinator

Sarah is has a degree in Health Sciences and is responsible for ensuring that our clients' health concerns are actioned. Sarah is from the local area and is a ray of sunshine in the office with her positive outlook and can-do attitude

Theresa

Company Trainer

Theresa has a wealth of experience in the healthcare training sector and is responsible for the training of the TCS team, ensuring all staff have completed their Care Certificates and all mandatory training, as well as providing regular refresher sessions

Neil

Head Supervisor

Neil has incredible experience within the sector, holding a Level 5 in Health and Social Care. He is a role model and mentor for our junior team members, and his sense of humour often brings a smile to all our faces. Neil loves walking his rescue dogs on a daily basis

Ross

Supervisor

Ross has several years experience within the sector and holds a QCF Level 2 qualification and is undertaking further training in mental health and end-of-life care. Ross enjoys riding his motorbike around Devon and Cornwall and has recently proposed to his girlfriend; she said yes!

David

Supervisor

David is currently taking his health and social care management qualifications and hopes to progress into district nursing in the next couple of years. David likes motorbikes, gardening and is a dab hand at anything technical

Josie

Supervisor

Josie and Kerry have worked together previously. Josie recently achieved her Level 3 in Health & Social Care with TCS and is currently training with Plymouth City Council as part of their Dignity Champions initiative; Josie is TCS' own Dignity Champion.

Rebecca

Supervisor

Rebecca has aspirations of running her own care business one day. TCS are supporting her in her ambitions, sponsoring her for her Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. She can usually be found supporting our Plymouth clients and always has a smile to offer everyone

Kathryn

Supervisor

Kathryn has been with TCS since 2018 and will soon be undertaking her Team Leader qualifications to continue her development. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys spending quality time with her children and her grandchildren

Helen

Support Worker

Helen has a Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification and predominantly found in the Saltash area

Sarah

Support Worker

Sarah joined the TCS team in 2018 and has won the Employee of the Month award three times now. She operates in the Saltash area

Ann-Marie

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Ann-Marie has been with TCS since October 2018 and will soon be undertaking her Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Leah

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Leah has been part of the team since 2017 and has a Level 3 in Health and Social Care. She works in the Plymouth and Saltash area

Idris

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Idris has previously worked for the NHS and moved down to Devon and Cornwall from London after falling in love with the area

Lisa

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Lisa joined TCS in 2019 and has a Level 2 in Health and Social Care. Her daughter is also part of the TCS team

Mike

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Mike has previously worked as a paramedic and with the St. John's Ambulance

Nicola

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Nicola previously worked in the local libraries but is now working towards her health and social care qualifications with our trainer

Ella

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Ella has a Level 3 in Health and Social Care and returned to TCS after taking a sabbatical to spend time with her family

Lorraine

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Lorraine previously held a senior position in childcare. She enjoys working at TCS so much she has encouraged her son to join!

Molly

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Molly works at TCS alongside her mum and is popular with the clients for her friendly nature. She hopes to join the police one day

Amy

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