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.

Liz Tehrani

Branch 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.

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.

Jacqueline

Supervisor - Brighton and 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.

Laura

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. 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 is currently studying towards her Diploma Level 5 award for leadership in Health and Social Care

Claire Wheeler

Coordinator - Worthing 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 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

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.

Carrie Stone

Accounts Assistant / Lead Coordinator - Head Office, based in Hove

Carrie joined Coastal Homecare in May 2012, Carrie has worked in care for 15 years. Carrie has achieved NVQ 3 health and social care and NVQ 4 and RM award in health and social care.

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

Shannon Coleman

Coordinator – Mid Sussex Branch - Currently on Maternity Leave

Shannon joined Coastal Homecare in February 2020 as one of our Homecarer’s. She quickly advanced through the ranks and became a Senior Carer. In November 2021 Shannon stepped up once again and took on the role of Coordinator. Taking on more responsibility and utilising her understanding of our company software she has quickly settled into this role.

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.

Frankie Coleman

Care Coordinator - Mid Sussex Branch

Hi, I’m Frankie I am the care co-ordinator at Mid Sussex Branch. I have been with Coastal Homecare for just over a year now and have worked up to this position. I have a level three in childcare and have had experience in childcare from the ages 0-5 in a nursery setting and 5-7 in a school setting. I was excited to take on the role of a home carer to show my skills in a different setting and challenge myself. I then pushed myself again and put myself forward for the position of maternity cover for the co-ordinator role, and put all my experiences gained and that I have learnt over the year being at Coastal Homecare to do the job justice and the best of my ability. I have settled into this role and grown in confidence since taking on these additional responsibilities.

Laura Montgomery

Supervisor - Worthing Branch

Joined Coastal Homecare in February 2021 and was then promoted to senior carer in June 2022. Prior to this Laura worked in customer services and wanted to change her career path. Laura is now covering as the Supervisor. Laura likes to go to the theatre and concerts in her free time.