ESSEX RESPITE & CARE ASSOCIATION

MEET THE TEAM

team members

Gemma Baines

Gemma Baines

Co-Manager

Ollie Britter

Ollie Britter

Support Worker

Barbara Burl

Barbara Burl

Support Worker

Katie Casey

Katie Casey

Support Worker

Rachel Clark

Rachel Clark

Support Worker

Carla Darroch

Carla Darroch

Support Worker

Julie Davidson

Julie Davidson

Support Worker

Aimee Ellerton

Aimee Ellerton

Admin

Elizabeth Farrell

Elizabeth Farrell

Support Worker

Sarah Lawlor

Sarah Lawlor

Support Worker

Christine Lisandrou

Christine Lisandrou

Support Worker

Debra McCarthy

Debra McCarthy

Support Worker

Emma McTurk

Emma McTurk

Admin

Crystal Pannell

Crystal Pannell

Client Liaison Coordinator

Sarah Pearson

Sarah Pearson

Support Worker

Rhys Perryman

Rhys Perryman

Support Worker

Jemma Pollack

Jemma Pollack

Co-Manager

Susan Strathern

Susan Strathern

Support Worker

Robin Taylor

Robin Taylor

Support Worker

Support Worker

Support Worker

Members of the board

Essex Respite and Care Association’s Board of Trustees is responsible for making sure the charity is run in the interests of the people it is there to support.  They set out strategic direction and oversee the management team of the organisation. We have six Board Members and we are hoping to recruit more trustees over the next year.

Robert Barclay

Robert Barclay

Trustee

 

 

Karl Davies

Karl Davies

Trustee

Karl joined ERCA as a Trustee in July 2021.  He worked for NatWest for 35 years undertaking a wide range of roles including risk assessment, loan approval and monitoring, strategic planning and policy development / implementation.

 

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Since taking early retirement, Karl has been volunteering with Maldon Citizens Advice Bureau. 

In his spare time, he plays golf and squash, has a keen interest in history and enjoys travelling.

Ian King

Ian King

Trustee

Ian has worked in the Banking and Consulting sectors for over 35 years mainly in technology roles ranging from developer through to program director.

 

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He joined the board of trustees in May 2021 and is hoping to bring his experience of business, technology and project management to assist the charity. 

Ian is a keen cyclist and gets involved in a number of organised rides around the South East each year.

Geoff Page

Geoff Page

Trustee/Treasurer

Geoff is a retired Local Government Finance employee. He originally came to ERCA in the year 2000 through Community Service Volunteers as his past financial background could be of use to the charity.

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Geoff is committed to supporting the community and he is also a Trustee of Chelmsford Citizens Advice Bureau. Geoff thoroughly enjoys cricket and is a life member of Essex County Cricket Club.

Niamh Eve

Niamh Eve

Trustee

 

 

Clive Booth

Clive Booth

Trustee

 

 

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Why become a Trustee?

Being a trustee can be very rewarding. As a trustee you have the chance to support and shape the work and strategic direction of an organisation, and you can make a significant difference to a cause that matters to you. As a trustee, you are part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. Working closely with a passionate team of people who have different perspectives is often one of the most enjoyable aspects of the role.

If you are interested, please call us on 01245 353855 or email us at: office@essexrespite.org.uk

Count on us

We strive to provide excellent support

Support Individuals with Mental Illness

Social & Therapeutic Activities

Attending Medical Appointments

Help Achieve Personal Goals

Support & Respite For Carers

Get in touch

Call our confidential support line on 01245 353855.
Our office is open

Monday 09.00am – 14.00pm, Tuesday 09.00am – 16.30pm, Wednesday 09.00am – 14.00pm, Thursday 09.00am – 16.30pm and Friday 09.00am – 16.30pm

Making A Difference

ERCA commit to continually trying to support the client in bettering their life

ERCA invest time and energy in what is and in what can be

ERCA staff strive to be uplifting and motivating

Make a difference

ERCA commit to continually trying to support the client in bettering their life

ERCA invest time and energy in what is and in what can be

ERCA staff strive to be uplifting and motivating

Person Centered

ERCA support clients to work towards their goals

ERCA support clients to take control over their lives

Clients have choice over the support they receive

ERCA welcomes and listens to any client and carer feedback

Dignity & Respect

ERCA treat clients and their carers with dignity and respect regardless of their culture, religion, age, race, sexual orientation and disability

All staff accept and respect clients and their carers' confidentiality and individuality

ERCA respects a client’s right to make their own decisions and choices about how they want to be supported