Fantastic people are central to providing a fantastic service. For that reason, we carefully hand pick our staff for their person–centred values, professionalism and desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We know how important trust and reliability is to the people we support. We are proud that some of our colleagues have been with us for many years and have chosen care at home as a long term career choice.
To ensure that our staff are qualified to deliver a first class service, our teams are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and meet mandatory training and development requirements.
Each branch is overseen by a Registered Manager who is responsible for leading a great team. They ensure that the service meets regulatory requirements in accordance with legislation and the high standards set by the Care Inspectorate.
David
Sargent
DIRECTOR
1st Homecare is dedicated to supporting people in their homes and as Chief Executive, David brings a rich depth of social care experience together with a passion for quality and excellence.
He is focussed on ensuring that the organisation is person centred and that people feel empowered and enabled to live their lives as fully and comfortably as possible in their own homes.
David is very proud of the talented and committed team in 1st Homecare who regularly go above and beyond to ensure the wellbeing of people whom we have the privilege to support.
DESIREE
MACLENNAN
GROUP HEAD OF OPERATIONS – CARE AT HOME
“I’m privileged to support our Service Managers and teams in delivering fantastic services across Scotland. I’ve worked in the Domiciliary Care sector for over 20 years and I am fascinated when people share their rich and varied life stories with me. I’m passionate about good health and wellbeing and championing people’s rights to options and choices about their own care and support.”
DESIREE
MACLENNAN
GROUP HEAD OF OPERATIONS – CARE AT HOME
“I’m privileged to support our Service Managers and teams in delivering fantastic services across Scotland. I’ve worked in the Domiciliary Care sector for over 20 years and I am fascinated when people share their rich and varied life stories with me. I’m passionate about good health and wellbeing and championing people’s rights to options and choices about their own care and support.”
JANE
LOUDEN
SERVICE MANAGER AYRSHIRE
Jane manages our service in Irvine and has worked in the Health and Social Care sector for 18 years. During this time, she has provided care and support for people with learning difficulties, addiction, older adults and children.
She is especially passionate about End of Life and Palliative Care, and it is important to Jane and her team that the people they support have the choice to remain at home if they wish to do so at this very difficult time.
DIANE
GALLAGHER
SERVICE MANAGER FALKIRK AND FIFE
Diane is responsible for our services in Falkirk, Stirling and Fife. She joined 1st Homecare in 2007 and has over 14 years’ experience in the Health and Social Care sector and is qualified to SVQ 4 level.
Diane and her team are passionate about quality care delivery and they strive to ensure the needs of the people they support are fully met in a person-centred way. Diane takes great pride in her services, working alongside and in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and local authorities to support people to remain in their own home while being as independent as possible.
DIANE
GALLAGHER
SERVICE MANAGER FALKIRK AND FIFE
Diane is responsible for our services in Falkirk, Stirling and Fife. She joined 1st Homecare in 2007 and has over 14 years’ experience in the Health and Social Care sector and is qualified to SVQ 4 level.
Diane and her team are passionate about quality care delivery and they strive to ensure the needs of the people they support are fully met in a person-centred way. Diane takes great pride in her services, working alongside and in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and local authorities to support people to remain in their own home while being as independent as possible.
Ellen
Ewart
SERVICE MANAGER DUMFRIES
Ellen manages our service in Dumfries and joined 1st Homecare in July 2010, working as a relief worker and delivering care on a part time basis.
During this time, Ellen quickly found her life passion and has provided person-centred care and support for older adults, people with learning disabilities, and young adults.
Ellen and her team are passionate about supporting people to be as independent as possible and helping them to remain in their own homes.
