Our People
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
We know that the leadership of the home is critical to all its operations. To provide leadership of the quality required we will do the following:
Always engage as registered manager a person who is qualified, competent and experienced for the task.
Aim for a management approach which creates an open, positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Work to accounting and financial procedures that safeguard residents’ interests.
Offer residents’ appropriate assistance in the management of their personal finances.
Supervise all staff regularly and carefully.
Keep up-to-date and accurate records on all aspects of the home and its residents’.
Ensure that the health, safety and welfare of residents’ and staff are promoted and protected.
THE RESIDENTIAL CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Proprietor, Mrs Joan Rawlinson established Bradmere & Merrymeet Care Group in 1987 when she first set up Merrymeet Residential Care Home in Salford. Developing the organisation to reflect the different levels of need in mental health Joan went on to create Bradmere & Merrymeet Community Services, a domiciliary service to befriend and support clients to live independently. Southwood, The Rookery and CLIMB later became B & M Stepping Stones, a charitable organisation offering support housing with Joan standing as the Chief Executive. Bradmere Residential Care Home was later established in 1990 and is currently managed by Joan’s son, Mr Brad Rawlinson.
Brad gained a First Diploma in Building Studies and went on to progress through all capacities within the care group from the onset. He was the Registered Manager of Merrymeet before transferring to the same position at Bradmere. He was also Co-Proprietor of CLIMB Residential Care Home, a short term project designed to meet the reduced care needs and rehabilitation of specific residents who were moving forward. As mentioned CLIMB went on to become part of B & M Stepping Stones. Brad has two years experience working at Prestwich Hospital as a Ward Assistant, he has management relief experience of a mental health forensic residential care home and he has gained his BTEC in Care Management as well as certificates in Managing Staff, Understanding Depression and Infection Control. Brad is the Group Manager, Co-Proprietor of Merrymeet Residential Care Home and a partner of Bradmere & Merrymeet Community Services with his sister, Miss Meredith Rawlinson.
Joan's daughter Meredith is the Director of Care and Support to the group. She is engaged in the constant updating and implementation of Policies and Procedures in accordance with legislation and National Care Standards. She has worked in all capacities within the care group and was Registered Manager of Merrymeet as well as the Co-Proprietor and Registered Manager of CLIMB. She has a BTEC in Care Management, Open University accreditation through a course in Biology, Brain & Behaviour in addition to certificates in Infection Control, Managing Staff, Understanding Depression, Schizophrenia, Accessing Social Services, Family Coping Strategies and Day Care.
Mr Peter Kelly is the current Registered Manager of Merrymeet. Peter has worked in care since 1994 and has experience working with people who have mental health problems, challenging behaviour, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. He has worked at The Links and was a Voluntary Hospital Manager at The Spinney working on the appeals panel. He joined our Community Services Support Team in 1996 before he was recruited to his current post. He was once registered with Salford Social Services to provide respite care for people with learning difficulties and continues to be registered as an Adult Placement Carer. He has an HNC in Care Management, NVQ Level IV Managers Award, a C & G Level II in Business Administration, a Diploma in Aromatherapy, A Level Psychology, O Level Sociology, a course by The Royal Institute of Public Health in Infection Control in a Health Care Environment and certificates in Makaton, Personal Management, Basic Food Hygiene, First Aid and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour.