Tamar Care Services Southwest Ltd
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Our people are our greatest asset
Kerry Fearnley BSc DipSocSci RMA
Kerry Fearnley BSc DipSocSci RMA
Owner and Registered Manager
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
Sarah
Sarah
Health Coordinator
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
Theresa
Company Trainer
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
Neil
Head Supervisor
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
Ross
Supervisor
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!
Josie
Josie
Support Worker
Support Worker
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.
Helen
Helen
Support Worker
Support Worker
Helen has a Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification and predominantly found in the Saltash area
Sarah
Sarah
Support Worker
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
Ann-Marie
Support Worker
Support Worker
Ann-Marie has been with TCS since October 2018 and will soon be undertaking her Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Leah
Leah
Support Worker
Support Worker
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
Lisa
Lisa
Supervisor
Supervisor
Lisa joined TCS in 2019 and has a Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
In her free time Lisa is looking after her horses.
Mike
Mike
Supervisor
Supervisor
Mike has previously worked as a paramedic and with the St. John's Ambulance services. He is a highly skilled and knowledgeable gent.
Nicola
Nicola
Support Worker
Support Worker
Nicola previously worked in the local libraries but is now working towards her health and social care qualifications with our trainer
Debbie
Debbie
Lorraine
Lorraine
Support Worker
Support Worker
Lorraine previously held a senior position in childcare. She enjoys working at TCS so much encouraged her son to join!
Amy
Amy
Support Worker
Support Worker
Amy served in the armed forces before joining us. She is a calm, practical and skilled lady that has a 'can do' attitude to everything she does.
Rachel
Rachel
Support Worker
Support Worker
Rachel works in the Plymouth area and is in huge demand with her clients. She is a happy, caring and positive lady and we are fortunate to have her on the team.
Mark
Mark
Support Worker
Support Worker
You often hear mark before you see him as he sings everywhere he goes. A naturally happy and positive man we will be hiring him out for weddings and parties.
Mercie
Mercie
Support Worker
Support Worker
Mercie was recommended to us as a good, supportive place to start her health and social care career - so we are really pleased to be working with her.
Jackie
Jackie
Support Worker
Support Worker
More to follow on Jackie shortly.
Michael
Michael
Support Worker
Support Worker
Another member of our 'Man Team' is Michael.
Michael is an extremely experienced gent who supports our clients in Plymouth and Saltash.
Richard
Richard
Support Worker
Support Worker
Richard has joined us from another sector of health and social care as he wanted to 'do his bit' throughout the Covid pandemic to help his community. Richard is very popular with his clients and colleagues alike.
Teresa
Teresa
Support Worker
Support Worker
Teresa is new to our team for 2021 and is looking forward to getting to know everyone as much as we are looking forward to working with her.
Marie
Marie
Support Worker
Support Worker
Marie has been with us for a couple of years now and mainly supports our clients in Saltash.
Here are some things the team have been doing
Here are some things the team have been doing