Sandra Cramp Senior Care Co-ordinator Expand I worked at Cherry Trees for 10 years up until 2007 as a senior and left to work and run the respite house for adults in Surrey County Council. I have now returned to work in the office at Cherry Trees as the Senior Care Coordinator. Most of my working life I have spent with either the Special Care Baby units or Palliative care on the community. In the latter years with adults and children with learning disabilities.
Paula D'Aoust PA to Head of Care & Bookings Co-ordinator Expand I started at Cherry Trees in 2015 as the PA to our Head of Care, since then I have come to co-ordinate the bookings for the children as well as the HR administration for the staff. Working at Cherry Trees is one of the most amazing, rewarding jobs I've ever had.
Emma Broatch Senior Care Assistant Expand Introduced to life at Cherry Trees during her placement year, Emma joined us part time on graduation from The University of Surrey in 2009. Going on to join us as a full time Carer, Emma today is now one of our Seniors with over a decade's worth of experience, as well as holding a Diploma Level 3 qualification from Central Sussex College and BSc Single Honours. Emma greatly enjoys her work here and is always a steady presence on shift. When asked about her favourite home cooked meal served at Cherry Trees, Macaroni cheese from our kitchen is top of her list. Outside of work Emma has travelled to two other continents and was one of the founding volunteers in the Burnley Football Club lead 'African Adventures' scheme, Ghana.
Graham Jones Senior Care Assistant Expand Graham joined Cherry Trees in January 2014 and has been with us six years rising from being a Care Assistant to now Senior Care Assistant. Joining Cherry Trees after a long career of more than 30 years working for blue chip international Investment Banks, up in the City of London, running global teams spanning London, Hong Kong, New York and India. "I really enjoy working with our amazing children and dedicated staff and am delighted to have exchanged the trading floor for the playroom floor for the latter years of my working life. In previous years I have dressed up as Father Christmas, handing out gifts in the dining room to the children." Graham, pictured here with Colleague Jill loves Christmas time at Cherry Trees.
Jon Webb Deputy Manager Expand Jon has known Cherry Trees for many years, joining in June 2006 before then re-joining in May 2008 again as a Senior Carer. His career working in Community Living Adult Care, as well as working in a special needs school in Surrey means he has a lot of experience working in the care sector. In July 2018 Jon stepped up as one of our two Deputy Managers at Cherry Trees whereby he concentrates on rotas, staffing and welcoming the new families that find us and apply for our help. " My favourite memory of Cherry Trees from the last decade..... It was our 2011 pantomime, put on and performed by all the staff at Ripley Court School. In my striped T-shirt I played Smee in our production of Peter Pan. Such good memories of being on stage, with all my colleagues on the night", says Jon!
Alfie Colucci-Jones Deputy Manager Expand I've been at Cherry Trees for 11 years and I really enjoy working here because I am challenged and stimulated every day. I also know that I am (hopefully) doing some good for the kids, their parents and Cherry Trees itself. Also the people I work with are lovely. I think that care attracts a certain type of person and the care team we have are just that- caring. A real highlight for me, in all the years I have been here was this summer's camping trip - it has to be my favourite day. Camping is something I am passionate about doing in my personal life and being able to show the kids what I love doing was a real privilege.
Paula Rankin Head of Care Expand Already a familiar face to many of our families, and one of our longest serving staff members on the care team, Paula Rankin became Head of Care in 2018. Paula assumes her position after 29 years with the charity. "I am so pleased to still be here after 29 years and there is not a morning where I wake up and don’t want to come in. I love working with the children, it was all I ever wanted to do since I was 14. Here I am, all these years on in my career and enjoy seeing the children every day be the best they can be."
Alice Wood Care Assistant Expand Alice has worked at Cherry Trees since 2005. She feels very privileged to have been a part of so many children's lives and watched them grow up. Alice has cared for a multitude of children here at Cherry Trees.