Samantha has worked in the health and social care industry for 15 years, starting as a care assistant and working her way up to management.
During her career, Samantha achieved a degree in Social Sciences combined with Criminology and tailored this towards elderly care and abuse issues. She then qualified in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, developing leadership skills, to add to a high level of experience in care home management.
Samantha has predominantly worked in care homes ranging from residential to nursing and her chosen aspect of dementia care. Samantha has won the regional Yorkshire and Humber care team of the year at the British Care Awards and has helped to develop care teams to reach their full potential, going on to win awards for outstanding achievements.
With a passion for training and mentorship, Samantha could see the value of being involved in the Care Home Hydration Project. She led her team at The Abbeys Care home, in making multiple improvements, and worked with Head Chef Mark, to increase hydration, improving all hydration related issues.