Meet the Team

Neil Kentish

Area Manager

Neil joined Coastal Homecare in January 2020. He began working life as a carer, before becoming deputy and then manager of a range services that includes learning disability, elderly care and nursing home services. This has included operational management and lead roles in service improvement and quality assurance. Neil has experience of inspecting regulated services with the Care Quality Commission.

Hannah Pholprasit-Stewart

Training and Recruitment Lead

With over 15 years of experience in the care industry, Hannah has held various roles across different care settings, including Assistant Manager, Team Leader, and Support Worker. For the past 3 years, she has been proud to serve as the Trainer for Coastal Homecare, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for delivering high-quality care. Hannah holds a degree in Criminology and Sociology, along with a Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Her wealth of experience and commitment to empowering others make her a valuable part of our team, ensuring that our staff are well-trained and ready to provide the best care possible.

Sam Preece

Office Administrator

Sam joined Coastal homecare late 2021 at the Brighton branch as part of the Home First team. After two years on the Home First team, Sam was promoted to Care Coordinator. A knowledge of most clients and their needs has assisted him in getting to know his new role. He has settled in very well and has proven to be an asset to our team.

Liz Tehrani

Registered Manager – Brighton & Hove Branch

Liz joined our Coastal team early January 2022. She had previously worked with the NHS and Charity Sector for many years, her background is in mental health, and she is a qualified Arts Psychotherapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has worked in emergency frontline services supporting residents who live in Brighton & Hove and is very pleased to be the Registered Manager for Coastal Homecare’s Hove Branch.

Jacqueline Bazin

Supervisor - Brighton & Hove Branch

Jacqueline has been working in the care industry for the last 30 years. She worked a Care Worker for 6 years, Care Coordinator for 10 years and for the last 14 years she have been working as a Supervisor. Jacqueline finds her role very rewarding and enjoys supporting people in the community and meeting people from all walks of life.

Lindsey Elliott

Homecare Lead – Brighton & Hove Branch

I have worked in a number of roles including carer, supervisor and coordinator. My interests include continuous professional development to promote good care for people and I have achieved the following; Advocate for dignity in dying, Dignity champion, I care ambassador, CCFE level 2 certificate in End of life care, Level 4 Diploma in community care, Diploma in business contracts. Currently working to gain a Level 5 Diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care.

Shannon Griffiths

Coordinator - Brighton & Hove Branch

Shannon joined Coastal Homecare - Hove branch in July 2024 at coordinator, she has worked in care for a number of years. When Shannon isn’t working she enjoys crocheting and horse riding

Claire Wheeler

Coordinator - Brighton & Hove Branch

Claire joined Coastal Homecare – Worthing Branch in May 2017 as a Home carer. In October 2017 she was promoted to a Senior Carer. Claire was promoted to Care Coordinator in October 2019. Claire transferred to the Hove Branch in November 2024. Claire wanted to try something new as her background was in retail for seven years previously. Claire enjoys learning and is keen to expand her knowledge in domiciliary care.

Laura Mears

Registered Manager Worthing Branch - Currently on maternity leave

Laura joined Coastal Homecare – Worthing Branch in September 2016 as a Home carer. In November 2017 she was promoted to a Senior Carer before being promoted to Coordinator in April 2018 before becoming Registered Manager in October 2019. Laura background was childcare as Deputy Manager for four years before coming into domiciliary care to try something new to support her passion for care. She has her NVQ Level 3 in Adult Care and Diploma Level 5 award for leadership in Health and Social Care.

Fran Hipwood

Worthing Branch - Covering maternity leave as Branch manager

Fran joined Coastal Homecare – Worthing Branch in April 2019 as a Home Carer. In July 2019 Fran was promoted to Senior Carer before being promoted to Supervisor in October 2019. Fran`s background is in care. For the last 18 years she has experienced residential, nursing and domiciliary care. Fran enjoys reading and walking in the countryside when she is not at work.

Laura Montgomery

Supervisor - Worthing Branch

Laura joined Coastal Homecare - Worthing Branch in February 2021 she was then promoted to Senior Carer in June 2022, before a recent promotion to cover the Supervisor role. Prior to this Laura worked in customer services and wanted to change her career path. Laura likes to go to the theatre and concerts in her free time.

Nicky Sharratt

Coordinator - Worthing Branch

Nicky joined Coastal Homecare - Worthing Branch in June 2020 as a Homecare Assistant, she then was promoted to Senior Carer in December 2023 before her recent promotion to Coordinator in June 2024. Nicky’s previous line of work was childcare where she has her Degree in Early Childhood. She has two dogs, enjoys music, playing the guitar, singing at open mics and going on country walks with having pub lunches.

Amanda Goldsmith

Registered Manager, Mid-Sussex Branch

Amanda joined Coastal Homecare in April 2019 as a Home Carer. In December 2020 Amanda took up the role of co-ordinator. Amanda became branch manager in November 2021 and successfully passed her CQC Interview at the start of 2022 and is now the Registered Manager and has received a Diploma Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Cynthia Rogerson

Home Care Field Supervisor – Mid Sussex Branch

Cynthia had previously studied for CACHE DIPLOMA level 2 in childcare, upon completion she worked with young children from 0-5 years in a nursey setting. Looking for new and exciting challenging, she then decided to venture into social care. She also has experience working as an HCA with a reputable mental health care provider for a couple of years , thereafter, proceeded to work with children with challenging behaviour and autism support. She joined coastal home in 2019 as a carer , over the years she has progressed to a senior carer and now a field supervisor, She continues to enjoy diligently carrying out her job role , providing and maintaining the high standard of care as she continues to carry out her duties.

Sue Barnes

Coordinator - Mid-Sussex Branch

Sue joined Coastal in October 2023. When I left school I worked in a care home and completed my NVQ’s. I then worked in the NHS, first as a HCA, then Registered Nurse. My background in nursing was medical and rehabilitation, during this time I had my family. I then completed my degree in Health Visiting and School Nursing. I gained a teaching qualification in nursing. After working in Health Visiting for 10 years I decided to return to where I started out as I felt the need for a change. I know someone who worked for the company, so applied when she shared an advert and here I am. Absolutely love the team I work in. Very happy with my change in career and focus.