Home Care Woking

Virginia Thomas joined Berkeley Home Care in 2021. Virginia is our Surrey Field Care Supervisor and has worked in the industry for over 2 years. Virginia has a strong passion for ensuring that the care provided by Berkeley is tailored to each client and is person centred. With her knowledge of the Care Support Workers, she ensures the Care Workers are fully trained, regular spot checked and are always at their best ability for each client.

Jolanta Michalik is one of our dedicated Care Managers at Trinity Homecare. She joined the company in 2022 and is responsible for overseeing the live-in care service in a number of locations including Maidenhead, Farnham, Farnborough, Guildford, and Leatherhead. Jolanta’s role involves managing relationships with customers and carers, delivering person-centred care plans, conducting assessments and supervisions of care workers, and collaborating with care coordinators to ensure the highest quality of care delivery. Jolanta’s passion for caring for others is evident in her extensive qualifications, including a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, and various other relevant certifications. With over 10 years of experience in care, Jolanta has developed strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others. When not at work, Jolanta enjoys staying active by going to the gym, skiing, cycling, swimming, and jogging. She is also a family person and enjoys spending time with loved ones.

Sonia started her career in the care sector in 2006 when she worked as a Live-in Carer in Austria. Moving to the UK in 2007, Sonia thrived as a Visiting Carer in the Surrey area. She gained expert knowledge, skills and experience to progress her career. Soon after, Sonia managed large Visiting and Live-in Care companies in south and central England and also worked as a Dementia Care Manager in a nursing home in Epsom.

With numerous qualifications in Health and Social Care, she was also able to complete her CIPD level 5 in HR management. Sonia loves her job as a Care Manager and enjoys the team she works with. With a strong belief that happy carers make happy clients, Sonia aims to lead through ensuring her team is happy and supported.

When Sonia is not working, she enjoys staying active through sports such as running and skiing. As a ‘Dementia Friend’, she hopes to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Research UK Charity, by participating in the London Half Marathon, in 2023.

Emma has a detailed career in the Health and Social care sector spanning beyond 20 years.  She has a plethora of experience and knowledge from working both directly and indirectly with service users and clients in a range of settings.  Emma has undertaken a wealth of qualifications and educational courses over the years, enhancing her own knowledge and skills.

As a qualified Trainer, Emma can deliver current information combined with demonstrations of good practice and share from her own experiences giving our carers the best start in their career.

Dedicated to helping customers and their families, Kate feels privileged to be the first point of contact for those considering their care options. From the very first moment of enquiry through to when the care package starts, Kate ensures continuity of help and support all the way through.

Carla Gama is a dedicated and passionate care director who joined Berkeley Home Health in July 2022. She is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of operational goals and objectives, ensuring that they are delivered in line with the group’s strategic plan. Her qualifications include a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion, and she has more than 15 years of experience in the care industry.

Carla’s previous experience includes working for The Good Care Group for nearly a decade, where she was responsible for the successful delivery of care to clients across multiple areas in the South of England. As the Registered Manager for a bespoke care service created in partnership with Riverstone, a Goldman Sachs-owned business, Carla was involved in setting up the business model, writing policies and procedures, and developing IT systems to support the business.

Carla’s passion for caring for others began at a young age, when she started doing voluntary work. She has since dedicated her career to leading and supporting operational teams to deliver outstanding care services to clients, as well as enabling people to live well at home for as long as they wish.

In her role, Carla supports a number of the company’s subsidiaries, including Berkeley Home Health Somerset and Wiltshire, Berkeley Home Health Surrey, Berkeley Home Health East of England, Genuine Care, Premier Homecare, and Trinity Homecare. Her dedication and commitment to the care industry make her an invaluable member of the Trinity Homecare Group team.