My professional experience spans over 15 years across third sector and local authority settings, with a core focus on supporting individuals living with learning or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions. In the third sector, I also spent some time as part of a small outreach team providing tailored, specialist support for individuals with a learning or physical disability living within care home environments or transitioning into community-based living.

Before moving into my current role as an Independent Sector Lead in January 2025, I served as the registered manager for Perth and Kinross HSCP’s Perth-based learning disability day opportunities services. This included oversight of a purpose-built day service for adults with a wide range of health and social care needs, a community-based service supporting individuals to participate in activities and community life, and a social networking and befriending service that enabled more than 150 individuals to build peer connections and access their local communities during evenings and weekends.

I am deeply committed to meaningful inclusion and involvement, consistently promoting opportunities for co-design and co-development. I am passionate about supporting our social care workforce and fostering positive team cultures. My interests also include the use of digital technology within care provision, enhancing the inclusivity of community spaces, and promoting truly person-led commissioning so that people receive support packages aligned with their needs and preferences.

Some highlights from my training and qualifications include my SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership and Management qualification and graduating from the Care Experience Improvement Model (CEIM) programme.