Meet the Team
Our team is the heart of Jayne’s Homes. Get to know the people who lead and deliver the care, support and encouragement that helps every child in our homes to feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
Mathew Spencer
Responsible Individual
Mathew has worked with children and young people for over 10 years. In that time he has gained considerable experience and skills working with a large variety of children with very differing and complex needs, across residential care, fostering and youth work. He is passionate about his work and a positive, effective advocate for both children and staff. Mathew has completed a range of training including Registered Managers training, Attachment Theory, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Safer Recruitment.
Lisa Ford
Registered Manager, White Horse House
Lisa has worked in health and social care for over 20 years, from elderly residential care to auxiliary care in a hospital environment, and with children with a wide range of needs and backgrounds. For the last 15 years she has worked in children’s residential services, beginning as a residential worker and developing her career through training and advancement. She has completed a wide range of training, including the ARP training with Professor David Shemmings and training in residential management, and gained her assessor’s qualification. Lisa is passionate about the work at Jayne’s Homes and committed to providing outstanding care to the children.
Dean Hougham
Head of Care
Dean has over 16 years’ experience in residential childcare and management, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and other associated conditions. He is passionate about helping every child feel safe, valued and understood, and about developing their emotional literacy, social skills, confidence, independence and resilience so they can work towards their goals and achieve the best possible outcomes. Dean is equally committed to managing, developing and supporting the teams who care for them, believing that strong communication, consistent practice and collaborative teamwork create the nurturing environment in which children can thrive.
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Get in touch
Get in touch with Jayne’s Homes to find out more about our residential children’s homes, our approach to holistic childcare, or to discuss a placement enquiry. You can call us on 01304 351557.
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