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 our Business Manager Katie in 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 and is currently one of our Wellbeing and Engagement officers, enabling carers to access relevant services and community-based activities to support them in their caring roles. 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 to help identify hidden carers, working closely with GP practices and other health professionals in the borough.
Gayner - Counsellor Expand Gayner 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. Gayner is committed to supporting people to fulfil their potential and make changes to enhance their quality of life.
Julia - Deputy Director Expand Julia works closely with Janet in her role as director of the organisation, supports the Adult Carers team at Signpost and manages the Carers Connect project. 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 is working hard towards the forthcoming launch of our new 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. Celia has more than 30 years of experience working in the public sector, including a successful career at the DWP.
Natalie - Changing TImes Carer Support Expand Natalie has work experience in many different fields including teaching, advocacy and care work. Her most recent post prior to joining Signpost was at Pure Innovations on the supported employment team. As a PA, Natalie often developed close relationships with carers and saw the challenges that they faced. Natalie's work on the Changing Times project will support carers through difficult transition periods, 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 joined us in April 2019 as our finance manager and company secretary. 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.