Lorna MacDonald Manager Expand Hi my name is Lorna and I joined the centre as Manager in 2008 having worked in various Community Learning Development posts in Inverclyde and Argyll & Bute. My work at the centre has grown and developed over the years as we have attracted a wider range of funding. The main purpose remains the same, to look after the operational management of the organisation, the day to day running. As the team has grown and frontline Carer Support Work has developed, I am able to focus more on the strategic work of the organisation. Over the last year much of this focus has been on developing Inverclyde Carers Strategy 2016 -2020 and ensuring this reflects the needs of Inverclyde Carers. My position is both challenging and rewarding, working closely with Inverclyde HSCP and Board of Directors. Having volunteered with Scottish Community Foundation and Poppy Scotland for a number of years I understand the commitment required of our Board Members and hold them in the highest regard. Without their dedication the organisation would not exist. [email protected]
Bryan McBain Assistant Manager Expand Hello, my name is Bryan and I recently joined the Centre in May 2016 as Assistant Manager. I previously worked in private industry then in the community initially voluntary befriending then as a Support Worker to the elderly. I find the Centre a pleasant environment to work in and enjoy engaging with Staff and Carers alike as I continue to understand the varied and valuable services that we have to offer. It became clear in a short period of time that the Carers Centre really does have a positive effect on Carers needs. [email protected]
Stuart McInnes Family Breaks Co-ordinator Expand My name is Stuart McInnes and I started working in the centre May 2014. I have recently changed post within the organisation and I am now the Family Breaks Co-ordinator. I will be co-ordinating the Inverclyde Family Breaks Project to help provide breaks for children/young people with additional support needs and their families. [email protected]rclydecarerscentre.org.uk
Jacqueline Murray Administrator Expand Hi my name is Jacqueline Murray and I started working at the centre in April 2014. My current role is the Administrator for the centre. My main role is to provide admin support to the Centre. I enjoy working with Carers and find it to be a very rewarding job. [email protected]
Donna Martin Community Development Practitioner Expand Hi my name is Donna and I have worked for the Centre since it began in 2001 in various different roles. This has allowed me to gain a wide variety of knowledge about different caring situations. My current remit is to work with groups of Carers and I am supporting several at the moment. The groups provide peer support and reduce social isolation which can become apparent when caring for someone. [email protected]
Stacey Gillen Youth Worker - Transitions Project Expand Hi, My name is Stacey Gillen, I joined the Centre in July 2017. My role is the Youth Worker. This role focuses on providing information and advice for 16-25 year old Carers as well as supporting them moving into adult services. I have 8 year experience of working with Young People of Inverclyde in a variety of settings and look forward to transferring my experiences into this new job role. There will be the opportunity for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers to attend groups and also have one to one support. [email protected]
Anne-Marie MacDonald Carer Support Worker - Health Centre Project Expand My Name is Anne-Marie Macdonald. I joined the team at Inverclyde Carers Centre in November 2017. Prior to joining the team I worked for many years supporting people with learning, physical disabilities and epilepsy. My role at the centre will be as a Carer Support Worker based in Inverclyde Health Centres. This will involve working alongside Health Centre staff to raise awareness of the support available to Carers and also to recognise and identify Carers who are in need of support in their caring role. I will be available in Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow Health Centers Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. I will also be available for home visits. [email protected]
Kerryanne Easton Office Assistant Expand Hi, my name is Kerryanne Easton and I am the Office Assistant at the centre. I started working at the centre in September 2019 and I look forward to helping support the unpaid Carers of Inverclyde. keastoninverclydecarerscentre.org.uk
Alison Cloudsley Carer Support Worker - Hospital Based Support Expand Hi, my name is Alison Cloudsley and I started working at the Inverclyde Carers Centre in November 2017 as a Sessional Carer Support Worker. In May 2018, I joined the Centre on a full time basis and now support Carers through a range of areas including the Short Breaks Project as well as hospital based Carer Support. I am based at both units within Inverclyde Royal Hospital as well as the Inverclyde Carers Centre. My role is to support Carers to access core services through the Centre as well as the hospital discharge service. This includes supporting Carers who come through the doors of the Centre as well as those I meet through the hospital admission/discharge process. In addition to my role within the hospital, I also co-ordinate the centre’s Sitter Service that can support Carers to access a regular break from their day-to-day caring role. Whether I am based at the Centre or within the Hospital setting, my role remains the same in providing guidance and support to Carers throughout the duration of their caring role. [email protected]