Our team of dedicated experts always go the extra mile as we know that the little things really do matter. We make it our business to understand what’s unique about each of our clients and we genuinely care.
Trudi has more than 30 years experience in the care sector and set up AHC in 2017. She is a passionate believer that there is an alternative to going into a residential home and wants to enable everyone to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Trudi has an energy and commitment and a ‘never say no’ attitude reflected in several roles outside of AHC – she’s a board member of a Buckinghamshire based charity – The Princes Centre in Princes Risborough and an ambassador at the Heart of Bucks charity.
As a Dementia Champion, she’s always out networking and meeting others to share the aim of improving life for everyone, especially the elderly and those living with life-debilitating illnesses. She has several industry awards to her name and was most recently named Outstanding Individual by the renowned Home Care Awards judges. Trudi lives in a busy house in Buckinghamshire with her husband and two daughters!
Catherine is a highly experienced care professional having worked in the care sector since 2008. Her background as a Care Manager, and more recently Regional Manager for a national care company gives her a solid foundation to lead the team at Ashridge Home Care. Catherine gains great job satisfaction from knowing that her work is making a huge difference to someone’s quality of life.
Working with a group of like-minded individuals is a real driver for her and she is committed to achieving high-quality standards. Her role as Operations Manager will give her oversight of both clients and carers, she enjoys the variety this brings to her day. Catherine will be taking over as the registered manager for the Care Quality Commission so she is responsible for ensuring all systems and procedures are compliant with the CQC.
Catherine lives with her partner locally and is a keen runner, training for marathons and other races.
Agata joined the Ashridge Home Care Team in February 2020 as a Care Manager, her career has progressed with us and she is now in charge of our client services. She is the person who can explain how care works in a way that will provide reassurance to our clients. Her attention to details makes sure that we deliver the best possible standard of care. Agata is central to making sure our clients are happy.
Having studied clinical psychology at University in Poland Agata started her career as a carer and then worked in a nursing home before becoming assistant manager at a care home. She has a caring background through and through. Agata came to England with her husband for a few months of adventure back in 2009 and now many years later they are settled here with their young son. She spends her free time with her boys outdoors in nature.
Working Mum of three, Emma, looks after our visiting care team. She holds a key role at the Ashridge Home Care Head Office, and makes sure that our carers and clients are kept up to date with changing needs and requirements. Emma manages the schedules of the visiting carers. Not an easy organisational feat! With more than 600 hours of care a week to organise Emma does a brilliant job at making sure the right person visits each client. Emma ensures there is consistency of care provided to our clients and works closely with the team to ensure that our clients are happy and safe at home. Emma also supports the carers in any queries and concerns they may have.
Outside of work she runs a busy household with three children and a husband. For relaxation she is extremely talented at sewing and crafts. She says that the whole family enjoys nature and the outdoors.
Debbie joined Ashridge Home Care as a Care Manager to support Agata in her busy role. Debbie has over 6 years’ experience as a live-in carer so has the perfect first hand knowledge of what it means to be a carer. She has recently achieved a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Lead Adult Care and also completed a Level 2 Diploma in End of Life Care, both of which are an excellent foundation for her role as Care Manager.
Debbie lived in Greece for over 30 years where she taught English as a foreign language to school children. When she moved back to the UK, she retrained as care worker. She mainly supported individuals living with dementia, which raised her own interest in the need for promoting dementia awareness. She is a Dementia Friend and shares the Ashridge vision that it is the little things that make the biggest difference. Debbie is always ready to go above and beyond to support our clients and their families.
Debbie was brought up in Beaconsfield and now lives in Amersham and knows the area well. She loves to spend her free time with her two children or visiting friends and enjoys walking, visiting places of interest and intends to do more travelling in the future.
We are delighted to welcome Susie Long, who joined in September 2024 as our new trainer. Susie brings extensive experience from the care sector, having worked for many years in various care settings both as a registered manager and as a trainer. She delivers high quality training to all our staff, making sure that they meet our high standards.
We’re thrilled to have her on board and are confident that she will continue to deliver exceptional training to our staff.
Susie lives in Chesham with her husband and two children. We’re excited to have her as part of our team!
The foundation for every successful care company is to have a team of brilliant people who are passionate about who they are and what they stand for. Being a carer at Ashridge isn’t just a job , it’s a special career.
Have you ever thought about becoming a visiting or live-in carer? We’re always looking for friendly and enthusiastic people to help support older people to live life to the full. Our roles are well paid, flexible and are available across the South East of England.
“Our carer is so wonderful and we wouldn’t want to lose her – she has been excellent looking after my father, the dogs and the house while my mother has been in hospital.”
“I and indeed the whole family are most appreciative of your warmth and kindnesses.”
Choosing care is a huge decision and not something that you should take lightly. Some of these conversations can be tricky and it’s our job to make sure you feel as comfortable as possible.
We are more than happy to visit you and your family at home to discuss your situation and consider the options available to you.
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