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Our team
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Director | Principal Social Worker
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Founder and Principal Social Worker. He is an AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and our Lead Expert Witness. Gary has worked as a Head of Social Service before becoming a full-time ISW and Expert Witness.
Jaimie Huntley
Senior Associate Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is an Advanced Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and is our South East lead.
Michelle Tandy
Senior Associate OT
BSc (Hons) ROT MRCOT
Michelle is an Advanced Occupational Therapist, moving and handling trainer and is our South West lead.
Akhil Jose
Associate Social Worker
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RMA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Specialist Social Worker, a registered CQC home manager and BIA. He serves as our Learning Needs and Neurodivergent Lead.








Jules Fox
Senior Associate Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jules is an Advanced Social Worker and an AMHP. Jules is our trauma-informed practice (Mental Health) lead.




Our Support Team


#TeamOOH
Out of Hours Team
Our out-of-hours team will take your call from 5pm to 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on weekends and Bank Holidays.






Our Leaders
Our Associates and Assistants
Nathan Smith
IT & Technology Officer
BTEC Level 3 in ICT
Nathan is our technology officer, keeping all our technology running smoothly for our staff, clients and families.




Sophia Miguel
Senior Client Affairs Assistant
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is part of the administrative team that supports the consultants and associates.


#TeamAdmin
Admin Suport Team
Our admin team will take calls during the office hours when the team are our of the office.
Rhian Biggs
Senior Marketing Executive
BSc (Hons)
Rhian looks after our media platforms and manages our social media accounts.
TBC
Client Affairs Administrator
TBC
Our Client Affairs Administrator ensures our records are up to date, and they provide administrative support
Sarah McCully
Deputy Director | Principal Therapist
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW
Sarah is our Deputy Director, a qualified CBT therapist, a registered social worker and an experienced team leader. Sarah has worked as a manager of a hospital team reablement team and is our lead for quality and standards.


Catherine Ayling
Senior Associate OT
BSc (Hons) ROT MRCOT
Cat is an Advanced Occupational Therapist with a specialism in reablement. Cat is our London Lead.


ONBOARDING
Associate Social Worker
TBC
We are onboarding new Associate Social Workers / Consultant Social Workers. Come back soon.




VACANT
Associate Care Practitioner
TBC
We have a vacant Associate Care Practitioner post. Come back soon.
VACANT
Associate Therapist (SaLT)
TBC
We have a vacant Associate Speech and Language Therapist post. Come back soon.
ONBOARDING
Senior Nurse Practitioner
TBC
We are onboarding a Senior Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health), who will act as our Midlands Lead.
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Founder/Principal Consultant
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Principal Social Worker. He is a qualified AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and our Lead Expert Witness.
Sarah McCully
Deputy Director
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW
Sarah is our Deputy Director, a trained CBT therapist and a qualified social worker.
Jaimie Huntley
Social Work Consultant
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is a Consultant Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and is our South East lead.
Michelle Tandy
OT Consultant
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is our Consultant Occupational Therapist, a moving and handling expert, and our South West lead.
Akhil Jose
Associate Social Worker
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Specialist Social Worker and BIA. He is also a registered manager and serves as our team's Learning Needs / Neurodivergent Lead.












Jules Fox
Senior Associate Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jules is an Advanced Social Worker and AMHP. She leads our Midlands team and our Trauma-Informed Practice Lead.
ONBOARDING
Nurse Consultant
BSc (Hons) RNMH
We are onboarding our Senior Nurse and they will take on the role of being our London Lead.


Nathan Smith
IT & Technology Officer
BTEC Level 3 IT
Nathan is our technology officer, keeping all our technology running smoothly.


#TeamAdmin
Admin Support Team
Our virtual office team provide support when we're out of the office, supporting or assessing clients. They work 7 days a week.






Little Nova
Little Nova is our team mascot, ensuring we shine bright in everything we do. We use Little Nova when working with children or those who need a little light lift.


VACANT
Associate Practitioner
TBC
Our Associate Practitioners (Nurse/OT) support the work of associates, seniors and consultants.
ONBOARDING
Client Affairs Assistant
TBC
Our CAAs support our private clients and our team of consultants and associates.


Sophia Miguel
Client Affairs Officer/PA
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is our Client Affairs Officer and the PA to Gary Spencer-Humphrey.


Kecie Macapanas
Team Clerk
BSc (Hons)
Kecie is one of our team clerks, supporting the day-to-day operations.
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Director Consultant
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA
RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Principal Social Worker and Managing Director. He is a qualified AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and
Lead Expert Witness.
Sarah McCully
Deputy Director
BA (Hons) MSc PgD RSW MBASW
Sarah is our Deputy Director, Data Protection Officer and Compliance Lead. She is a qualified social worker and psychotherapist.
Jaimie Huntley
Consultant
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is a Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and leads our Older Adults Division.
Michelle Tandy
Consultant
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is an Occupational Therapist and our moving and handling expert. She leads our Reablement Division.
Akhil Jose
Associate Consultant
BBA (Hons) MSW MA RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Social Worker and Trainee BIA. He leads our Learning Needs / Neurodivergent Division.










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Office 1
8-9 Rodney Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8BF
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Nova Care Consultants Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 12362493. Registered Office: Office 1, 8-9 Rodney Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8BF. VAT number 493569929. All rights reversed. © 2025 Nova Care Consultants Ltd. The Nova Care Consultants logo and name are registered trademarks. We are authorised and regulated by Social Work England (SWE), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru [Social Care Wales] and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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