Meet the Team
Saranna Sephton
Director of care services
Saranna has been working in social care for 26 years, and in that time has built up a wide knowledge of all aspects of the care sector. She found her feet as a care assistant after leaving school, and since worked her way up through the ranks and different specialisations.
She has extensive experience in community-based services including dementia care, complex care and mental health. Saranna has also achieved a diploma in leadership and management, and is a qualified trainer of the care certificate.
Saranna is dedicated to improving social care and has not only the drive and knowledge needed to achieve this, but a genuine love and commitment for what she does. This is what drew her to the Phoenix Healthcare Group, as the morals of the company align with her own personal beliefs that all are entitled to outstanding person-centred care.
Laura-Jane Chogugudza
Director of Nursing and Registered Manager of Phoenix Complex division.
As a passionate and dedicated Director of Nursing and Registered Manager for Complex Care Service, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to maintaining high clinical standards and delivering top-quality care.
My journey in the care sector began at 16 as a carer in residential and nursing homes, fostering a deep passion for working with the elderly, individuals with advanced dementia, and palliative care needs. I gained experience supporting young people with learning disabilities and behaviours which challenge, empowering them to fulfil activities of daily living and accessing the community. These early experiences in care alongside being a young carer for my father established a desire to fiercely uphold dignity and respect with an open-minded attitude to care. Since qualifying as a Nurse, I have developed a multitude of clinical skills and experiences. Working in diverse settings such as busy district nursing teams, community hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and community TPN service where I have handled challenging cases, worked autonomously and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. As a Clinical Nurse Manager, I have overseen complex care packages from hospital discharges to managing established packages, providing clinical skill training and competency sign offs. Completing highly individualised co-produced care plans and risk assessments, to empower clients to live a fulfilled quality of life with a supportive team around them. I firmly believe in upholding dignity and respect for all individuals, coupled with an open-minded approach to care, I am dedicated to empowering clients to live fulfilling lives with a supportive team by their side. My goal is to continue making a positive impact in the lives of those I serve, striving for excellent care.
Dan Harris
Business development and recruitment director
Dan has worked in complex care for almost 10 years, and has a vast range of experience.
Having worked in both operational and business development roles, Dan's advanced skillset provides him with a great understanding of a 360-degree approach needed when delivering high-quality complex care.
I started my career almost 10 years ago, and instantly got the bug for community based complex care. Joining Phoenix Healthcare Group has been the perfect opportunity for me to take my career in the industry to the next level, and excites me for the future
Yvonne Spence
Senior Operations Manager
Yvonne has managed both adult and paediatric packages across England, working on everything from the initial implementation to the daily running of our clients' care package and staff management.
She has worked as an operations manager within a learning disability and mental health setting, working closely with ICB, case managers, the wider MDT and the clients themselves to ensure the care provided is person-centred and of the highest standard.
I am thrilled to be part of such a forward-thinking service user focused company and have no doubt in the values they promote.
David Barnett
Registered Manager of Phoenix Domiciliary Care
Dave started in the care sector as a support worker, working his way up throughout different sectors such as mental health ABI units and community domiciliary care. He has achieved a diploma in leadership and management, and has a range of other qualifications and training within the healthcare sector.
He finds care work very rewarding, and is always looking to help others.
I joined Phoenix Domiciliary Care because I believe in the vision that Phoenix Healthcare Group has regarding how quality and safety of the service users should always come first, and I'm excited to be part of their journey.
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