Here are the staff currently working at CASS (in alphabetical order):
Chief Officer (full-time)
Gill Wyatt
Tel: 01785 606675
email: gill.wyatt@carersinformation.org.uk
Manager o the Organisation. Also responsible for line management of the Assistant Chief Officer; Office and Accounts Manager; Carers Support Worker; Website R&D Worker; Volunteer Organiser; Health Liaison Worker; Mental Health Workers and Young Carers Project Leader.
PA to the Chief Officer (25hpw)
Mary Lawrence
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 215
email: mary.lawrence@carersinformation.org.uk
Provision of day to day administrative support to the Chief Officer; admin support to the Executive Board meetings; admin support to the Trustees; organisation and administration of the Carers Break initiative.
Carers Support Worker (full-time)
Karen Leighton
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 208
email: karen.leighton@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for taking telephone enquiries from carers, undertaking case work in their support, referring on to other staff within CASS and outside agencies.
Office and Accounts Manager (full-time)
Sandra Hall
Tel: 01785 222366/Internal ext: 203
email: sandra.hall@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for all day to day administration, all financial transactions (inc petty cash), payroll and running of the building (inc Health and Safety). Member of the Senior Management Team. Responsible for line management of the Admin Assistant and Publications and Communications Worker.
Publications and Communications Worker (full-time)
Gemma Boden
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 207
email: gemma.boden@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for the production and distribution of all publicity material and CASS information, including the quarterly newsletter and Carers Information pack.
Admin Assistant (25hpw)
/David Goodfellow
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 203
email: david.goodfellow@carersinformation.org.uk
Providing administrative support for the organisation, dealing with enquiries to the office etc.
Admin/Accounts Worker (20hpw)
Lynn Kenderdine
Tel: 01785 606675
email: lynn.kenderdine@carersinformation.org.uk
Providing administrative and accounts support for the organisation, dealing with enquiries to the office etc.
Assistant Chief Officer (full-time)
Mac Cock
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 205
email: mac.cock@carersinformation.org.uk
Line management of the adult carers support team; deputy for the C.O. as required within the adult Health and Social Care planning and service delivery framework.
Outreach Workers (all 20hpw)
Sue Cooke (Stafford) Tel: 01785 606675
email: sue.cooke@carersinformation.org.uk
Anna Everett (East Staffs) Tel: 01889 569885
email: anna.everett@carersinformation.org.uk
Jan Playford (South Staffs Tel: 01902 746269
email: jan.playford@carersinformation.org.uk
Sharon Braacx (Lichfield) Tel: 01543 411514
email: sharon.braacx@carersinformation.org.uk
Sue Prince (Tamworth) Tel:01827 839071
email: sue.prince@carersinformation.org.uk
Helena Tranter (Cannock Chase) Tel: 01785 661821
email: helena.tranter@carersinformation.org.uk
One to one work with carers through telephone support and home visits; liaising with statutory agencies on their behalf; advocacy; emotional support; supporting local carers groups; representing carers/CASS at meetings.
Post Diagnosis Support Service Worker (30 hpw)
Vicky Acaster
Tel: 01543 301140 (based at Lichfield Office)
email: vicky.acaster@carersinformation.org.uk
LEARNING AND LEISURE PROJECT
Co-ordinator (full-time)
Cynthia Boden
Tel: 01785 222519/Internal ext: 211
email: cynthia.boden@carersinformation.org.uk
Co-ordinator of a programme of events to maintain carers good physical health and emotional well-being; provide opportunities for learning; facilitation of drop-ins across the patch; to respond to carers identified need for training. Working with health professionals to raise awareness of carers and their needs. Member of Senior Management Team.
Assistants (20 hpw and home based)
Sam Bradbury Tel: 07918 603929
email: sam.bradbury@carersinformation.org.uk
Amanda Wheatley Tel: 07896 426778
email: amanda.wheatley@carersinformation.org.uk
Admin Support (20 hpw)
Sandra Johnson
Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 202
email: sandra.johnson@carersinformation.org.uk
This admin post has a priority focus on the Learning and Leisure Project work but also provides additional general admin support.
Volunteer Organiser (20 hpw and home based)
Jane Hinton
Tel: 01543 469872/ mobile:07740418643
email: jane.hinton@carersinformation.org.uk
Recruitment, training and deployment of volunteers, working closely with Outreach Workers on what is needed in their area.
Young Carers Support Team Manager (full-time)
Mandy Rollins
Tel: 01785 222477/Internal ext: 206
email: mandy.rollins@carersinformation.org.uk
Setting up networks of support for young carers in conjunction with other agencies; raising awareness of young carers needs with professionals; young carers information development etc. Organising young carers outings. Provides Outreach for East Staffs area. Responsible for line management of the Young Carers Workers. Member of the Senior Management Team.
Young Carers Workers
Mandy Rollins (20hpw) (Stafford) Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 214
email: mandy.rollins@carersinformation.org.uk
Hannah Leek (full-time) (Cannock/Rugeley) Tel:01785 606675/Internal ext: 212
email: hannah.leek@carersinformation.org.uk
Liz Partridge (full-time) (Lichfield/Tamworth) Tel: 01543 302962 (based in Lichfield Office)
email: liz.partridge@carersinformation.org.uk
Sarah Beaton (20hpw) (Burton) Tel: 01283 43002 (based at Queen St Community Centre, Burton)
email: sarah.beaton@carersinformation.org.uk
Activities Co-ordinator
Michelle Edwards (20hpw) Tel: 01785 606675/Internal ext: 209
email: michelle.edwards@carersinformation.org.uk
Website Research and Development Worker (120 hpm and home based)
Gill Moss-Waghorn
Tel: 01509 264770
email: enquiries@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for the development, updating and maintenance of the CASS and North Staff Carers Association sites.
Mental Health Carers Workers (full-time)
Sharron Pople Tel: 01785 222518/Internal ext: 205
email: sharron.pople@carersinformation.org.uk
Diane Robbins (Lichfield based) Tel: 01543 301140
email: diane.robbins@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for promoting the welfare and well-being of carers caring for adults (under 65) with mental health needs and to ensure their involvement in the planning of services. Provision of one to one outreach support.
Alzheimer Cafe Co-ordinator (full-time - office and home based)
Debbie Hill
Tel: 07843 367145
email: debbie.hill@carersinformation.org.uk
Responsible for establishing and running a network of Alzheimer Cafes across southern Staffordshire.