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Our team
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Director | Chief Social Worker
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is the founding director of Nova Care Consultants. He is a registered social worker, an AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and Lead Expert Witness. Gary has worked as a Head of Social Service (Adults) before becoming a full-time ISW Expert Witness.
Jaimie Huntley
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Jaimie is a Specialist Social Worker, a qualified BIA, practice supervisor and is our South East lead.
Sarah Warrener
Independent OT
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Sarah is a Specialist Occupational Therapist with over 20 years PQE and is our clinical neurological specialist.
Jules Fox
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) MA RSW MBASW
Jules is an Advanced Social Worker, AMHP expert and therapist. Jules is our trauma-informed champion and expert in training.
Our Operational Support Team (OST)
Our Leadership Team
Our Registered Health and Care Professionals
Nathan Smith
ICT & Technology Lead
BTec 4 ICT
Nathan is our tech support specialist, ensuring our technology runs smoothly.
Sophia Miguel
Client Services Lead & PA
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is our client services lead and acts as the PA to the directors. Sophia leads the day-to-day operations across our hubs.
Rhian Biggs
Marketing Executive Lead
BSc (Hons)
Rhian looks after our media platforms and manages our social media accounts.
Sarah McCully
Director | Principal Social Worker
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW MBASW
Sarah is our operations lead, a qualified CBT therapist and a registered social worker. Sarah has worked as a team leader and assistant team manager of a hospital discharge and reablement team before taking up her current role as a director.
ONBOARDING
Consultant Chartered Psychologist
BSc (Hons) MSc QHP PhD
We are onboarding a new Chartered Health Psychologist. Come back soon for details.
VACANT
Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
TBC
We have a vacant HWP role to complement our team of associates and consultants.
Stephen Roper
Consultant Social Worker (MH)
BA (Hons) MSc MBA RSW MBASW
Stephen is a Strategic Social Worker, AMHP expert, BIA and an experienced senior manager. He is our North West lead.
Lisa Barrett
Independent Social Worker
BSc (Hons) RSW MBASW
Lisa is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA trainer, and experienced safeguarding manager. Lisa works in our Midlands offices.
Catherine Ayling
Independent OT
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Catherine is a Specialist Occupational Therapist and is our rehabilitation specialist and our South West Lead.
Michelle Tandy
Consultant Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is an Advanced Occupational Therapist, moving and handling trainer and is our Occupational Therapist Lead.
Gennie Belither
Independent Social Worker
BSc (Hons) (Psych) DipSW RSW MBASW
Gennie is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA, PEPS2-qualified, and an experienced senior practitioner with a psychology degree.
Laura Clarke
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Laura is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA and an experienced senior practitioner. She is PEPS2-qualified, BSL and Makaton user.
Carly Northcott
Consultant Social Worker (C&F)
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Carly is an Advanced Social Worker and an affiliate consultant. She is a child protection specialist, ParentAssess, and CUBAS-trained and the principal ISW of Guiding Families.
Out of Hours Team
Provided by Pocket Receptionist 24/7
Our OOH team work 5pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on weekends and bank holidays.
VACANT
Client Services Administrator
TBC
As we expand, we are looking to recruit a new Client Services Administrator to assist with the day-to-day operations.
Akhil Jose
Independent Social Worker
BBA (Hons) MSW MA (SEN) RSW MBASW
Akhil is a Specialist Social Worker, a registered CQC manager and BIA. He serves as our LD and Neurodivergent lead.
Sarah Erlacher
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Sarah is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA and manager. She holds a government advisory role (FCO) and is a COP General Visitor.
ONBOARDING
Consultant Nurse
BSc (Hons) PGDip ANP RN
TBC is our Consultant Nurse and an Independent and Supplementary Prescriber with XMed.
VACANT
Client Services Administrator
TBC
As we expand, we are looking to recruit a new Client Services Administrator to assist with the day-to-day operations.
Gary Spencer-Humphrey
Director & Chief Social Worker
BA (Hons) LL.B (Hons) PgD MA
RSW MBASW FRSPH
Gary is our Chief Social Worker. He is a qualified AMHP, BIA, Social Supervisor and our Lead Expert Witness.
Sarah McCully
Director & Principal Social Worker
BA (Hons) MSc PGDip CBT RSW MBASW
Sarah is our Operations Director, our therapist lead and a qualified social worker.
Jaimie Huntley
Independent 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
Consultant Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Michelle is our Advanced Occupational Therapist, a specialist in moving and handling, and our lead for the South West.
Sarah Erlacher
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Sarah is an Advanced Social Worker based in our London hub. She is a BIA, experience manager, a government advisor and a COP General Visitor.
Jules Fox
Independent Social Worker/AMHP
BA (Hons) MA RSW MBASW
Jules is an Advanced Social Worker, AMHP expert and is our Trauma-Informed Practice Lead.
Nathan Smith
Technology Support Lead
BTEC Level 3 IT
Nathan is our tech support lead, keeping all our technology running smoothly.
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.
Lisa Barrett
Independent Social Worker
BSc (Hons) RSW MBASW
Lisa is our Advanced Social Worker based in our Midlands team. She is a BIA, an experienced Safeguarding Manager and has a specialism in hoarding/self-neglect.
Sophia Miguel
Client Services Team Lead
BEd (Hons)
Sophia is part of the core admin team supporting day-to-day operations across England and Wales.
Rhian Biggs
Marketing Executive Lead
BSc (Hons)
Rhian looks after our media platforms and manages our social media accounts.
Catherine Ayling
Independent OT
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Catherine is our Specialist Occupational Therapist and our reablement and rehabilitation lead.
Stephen Roper
Consultant Social Worker (MH)
BA (Hons) MSc MBA RSW
Stephen is a Strategic Social Worker, AMHP expert, Social Supervisor, BIA and is our North West Lead Professional.
Akhil Jose
Independent 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.
Carly Northcott
Consultant Social Worker (C&F)
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Carly is an Advanced Social Worker and is ParentAssess and CUBAS trained. She is our Childcare Lead.
Genevieve Belither
Independent Social Worker
BSc (Hons) Psych DipSW RSW MBASW
Ginnie is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA and an experienced senior practitioner. She is our South West Senior Practitioner.
Laura Clarke
Independent Social Worker
BA (Hons) RSW MBASW
Laura is a Specialist Social Worker, BIA and an experienced senior practitioner. She is level 7 Makaton trained and based in our London hub.
Sarah Warrener
Independent OT
BSc (Hons) MRCOT
Sarah is our Specialist Occupational Therapist and our clinical neuro specialist.
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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