Meet our staff

Sarah started her career in her early 20s, following personal experience of supporting family and friends who were diagnosed with Autism. Sarah wanted to pursue social care as a career and applied for a support worker role working specifically with young adults. Sarah’s experience spans across day opportunities, community support, residential care and supported living. Sarah is passionate about person centred support and strongly believes that a learning disability should not be a barrier to someone achieving their dreams.

Helena works closely with people supported, staff and the Thera East Midlands board to ensure we achieve our vision and help people make their own choices. Helena uses her own experience of having a learning disability to make sure Thera provide quality care and support.

Tasha has worked for Thera since 2014, starting out as a receptionist at Thera Trust. She then joined the Thera East Midlands team in 2017, as PA to the Managing Director. Tasha is a happy, bubbly person who always tries to look on the bright side.

Stacey has worked for Thera since 2011. Starting off as a support worker in Nottinghamshire and now as operational manager for Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Stacey tries to face every day with a smile and having a positive approach to life in general. It is important to Stacey that we promote people's independence and that everything we do is in a person centered way. Stacey thoroughly enjoys working for Thera and supporting such amazing people.

Paul began his career over 10 years ago, starting out as a support worker and later progressing to a line manager role. Paul is passionate about putting the people we support at the centre of everything we do, teaching life skills and promoting independence. He ensures that support is based on people’s own choices, as well as making sure that it is accessible and flexible, promoting ordinary lifestyles. Using his previous knowledge, understanding and perspective of health and social care, Paul is experienced in leading and mentoring teams to provide the very support.

Helen has over twenty years’ experience working with adults with a learning disability, mental health issues, autistic spectrum disorders and also in residential children’s services. Helen started as a support worker and worked her way up to where she is now and still absolutely loves watching how people we support grow and progress - it’s the very best part of the job!! She moved over to Thera in November 2019 and is now part of a lovely team of people who believe in what we do.