Janet - Director Expand Janet has over 25 years' experience of working in the not-for-profit sector in a range of different roles including establishing FLAG, the local advice and guidance service around health and social care. As an experienced manager, Janet is committed to Signpost’s aim of improving the quality of life of Stockport’s carers and supporting them to look to their own health and wellbeing.
Wendy - Finance Assistant Expand Wendy joined us as a volunteer in November 2012 and is now employed as our Finance Assistant, supporting the day to day running of the charity's finances.
Jennie - Wellbeing & Engagement Officer Expand Jennie started as a volunteer at Signpost 23 years ago. As our Wellbeing and Engagement worker, she helps carers to access relevant services and community-based activities to support them in their caring roles as well as providing tailored support to many carers who contact Signpost. Working closely with Stockport’s health professionals, Jennie provides additional support to older couples where both people are struggling with health problems. Part of Jennie’s role is also to help identify hidden carers, working closely with GP practices and other health professionals in the borough.
Julia - Deputy Director Expand Julia works closely with Janet in her role as director of the organisation, supporting the Adult Carers team at Signpost. With considerable experience of working in the voluntary sector, both on a regional and local level, Julia brings a range of skills and expertise to the team and works hard to enable them to deliver the information and support that will most help carers in Stockport.
Catherine - Social Media & Admin Assistant Expand Catherine manages the website and Signpost's social media platforms as well as supporting Signpost's work with additional administrative tasks. She is often 'front of house' at Carers Connect activities which aim to help carers in Stockport become better connected to each other both virtually and in real life. Catherine also looks after the room bookings for The Heatons Centre.
Claire - Communications Coordinator Expand Claire collates each edition of CareLink and manages its distribution along with other mass-mailings. She supports the Carers Connect project with administrative tasks and is often 'front' of house' at Signpost's activities for carers. Claire organises Signpost's biannual Wellbeing Days and takes a lead role in coordinating other promotional events. She also oversees Signpost's carer database and processes all applications for our Connecting Carers Card.
Celia - Moneywise Officer Expand Celia has been working for Signpost for more than 10 years. Her work is centred around supporting carers to maximise their income. This may be through support with benefit applications or information and advice about the wide range of services that are available to carers.
Natalie - Changing TImes Carer Support Expand Natalie's work on the Changing Times project supports carers through difficult transition periods, including through peer to peer support groups, delivering training and matching carers with peer volunteers that have been through a similar situation themselves.
Andrew - Finance Manager & Company Secretary Expand Andrew is a qualified CIPFA public sector accountant and auditor and spent a significant part of his career working for the Audit Commission, assisting Local Authorities and the NHS improve public services and integrating health and social care. As part of his previous experience Andrew has worked with Stockport Council, Stepping Hill and health commissioners in Stockport.
Victoria - Counsellor Expand Victoria manages our small counselling team for Signpost and delivers counselling to carers two days a week. She also leads on our 'About Us' work, providing counselling to the parents of our young carers. Counselling or talking therapy provides carers with a safe space to talk freely about their emotions and learn to manage them more effectively. Victoria and her team are committed to supporting people to fulfil their potential and make changes to enhance their quality of life.
Paula - Moneywise Team Leader Expand With a vast amount of experience in the third sector, Paula is committed to driving social change. Working with Celia, Paula supports our carers and their cared for people to be in good financial health, looking at budgeting and debt as well as benefit applications.