Gail joined Fair Deal in January 2016 as the Team Leader for the Help Yourself Grow programme.  Working closely with her colleague Scott Green, Gail has been developing and promoting this exciting project, building on the initial success of the pilot programme. The first year of Help Yourself Grow comprises of 2 gardening and 2 cookery training programmes which commenced in early July 2016. Each session lasts for 4 hours and the training programme will run for a period of 12 months. The trainees will have the opportunity to gain an accreditation, as well as develop confidence and meet new friends, whilst learning new skills and knowledge.  Gail has also been able to offer some additional
development opportunities to some of the trainees due to a partnership with The Village Storytelling Centre, hosting of the HYG launch, MacMillan Biggest Coffee morning and visits to other projects. Gail has regular contact with the horticultural and cookery trainers to ensure that the programme is meeting the expectations of the young people and feedback is gathered from the trainees and their parents/carers regularly.

Jill joined Fair Deal in 2014. Jill manages the Business Support Team consisting of Sumra, Chloe, Michelle and Rebecca. She is responsible for the provision of administrative, financial, and corporate governance services and contributes to the overall business direction of the organisation. She also provides a PA function to the Chief Executive and covers Reception duties when required.

Anne Marie joined Fair Deal in 2000 and has been Quality and Development Manager since 2013. She works closely with Fair Deal‘s Chief Executive & Operational Team Leaders to manage and develop highly individualised support services to people with learning disabilities. The main objectives of her post are to assist in the design and development of new and existing services to creatively meet the support needs of people. She also provides positive leadership and management which enables small teams of workers to deliver and continually improve on quality support in line with peoples‘ needs, agreed outcomes, aspirations and individual budgets. Anne Marie makes sure all of the support meets the necessary standards, that Fair Deal complies with all of its regulatory requirements and she is the Registered Manager with the Care Inspectorate. As well as working closely with Fair Deal staff Anne Marie works for people who use Fair Deal‘s services and their families and representatives. She makes sure planning is person centered, support is personally tailored to suit individuals and that people enjoy fulfilled lives. She liaises with relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners and other staff. Fair Deal enjoys positive partnership relationships with a diverse range of organisations and Anne Marie is responsible for ensuring these continue and new ones are developed to make sure people with learning disabilities have maximum opportunity for participating and being included.

Lizzie joined Fair Deal in 2006 and has been in her current role since 2013. Lizzie is responsible for leading and motivating teams to enable people with learning disabilities who are supported by Fair Deal to have full and inclusive lives. This takes many forms and maximises the use of non paid support and natural supports so that people have more than just people paid to support them in their lives. She actively encourages people to think about their contribution to community life and to engage in community activities and events. She makes sure planning is person centred, support is personally tailored to suit individuals and that people enjoy fulfilled lives. She liaises with family members and carers, relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners and other staff.  Lizzie’s main responsibilities include

• Ensuring people’s outcomes are met effectively and in a creative & flexible way.
• Recruitment
• Staff training and development
• Quality Compliance
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Financial Compliance
• Meeting Statutory Requirements.
• Working in partnership with other agencies on relevant issues.

Margaret joined Fair Deal in 1993 and has worked in a variety of roles. Since 2016 Margaret has been the Team Leader responsible for our Older People Service. Margaret develops support services for older people and ensures that her staff team is fully trained and equipped to respond to the needs of older people in a person centered way.

Suzanne joined Fair Deal in 1998 and has worked in various roles throughout her time at Fair Deal and has been in her current position since 2018

Suzanne is responsible for leading and motivating teams to enable people with learning disabilities who are supported by Fair Deal to have full and inclusive lives. This takes many forms and maximises the use of non paid support and natural supports so that people have more than just people paid to support them in their lives. She actively encourages people to think about their contribution to community life and to engage in community activities and events. She makes sure planning is person centred, support is personally tailored to suit individuals and that people enjoy fulfilled lives. She liaises with family members and carers, relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners and other staff.  Suzanne’s main responsibilities include

· Ensuring people’s outcomes are met effectively and in a creative & flexible way.

· Recruitment

· Staff training and development

· Quality Compliance

· Health and Safety Compliance

· Financial Compliance

· Meeting Statutory Requirements.

· Working in partnership with other agencies on relevant issues.

Jessica is a Team Leader responsible for leading and motivating teams to enable the people who are supported by Fair Deal to lead full and inclusive lives. This takes many forms and places emphasis on maximising the use of non-paid support and natural supports, so that people have more than just people paid to support them in their lives. Jessica works with her teams and external agencies to ensure that people that we support are put at the center of their care, giving them the support they need to live an enriched and meaningful quality of life. Jessica liaises with relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners, family and other staff.  Jessica’s main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring people’s outcomes are met effectively and in a creative & flexible way.
• Recruitment
• Staff training and development
• Quality Compliance
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Financial Compliance
• Meeting Statutory Requirements.
• Working in partnership with other agencies on relevant issues.

Ryan joined Fair Deal in 2021 as a Team Leader within the Operations Department, Ryan is responsible for leading and motivating people supported by Fair Deal to have full and inclusive lives.

This takes many forms and maximises the use of non paid support and natural supports so that people have more than just people paid to support them in their lives. He actively encourages people to think about their contribution to community life and to engage in community activities and events. He makes sure planning is person centered, support is personally tailored to suit individuals and that people enjoy fulfilled lives. He liaises with family members and carers, relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners and other staff.

Ryan will be responsible for Fair Deal’s social and leisure programme and a range of 1-1 support services and the following:

• Ensuring peoples outcomes are met effectively in a creative and flexible way.
• Recruitment
• Staff training and development
• Quality Compliance
• Financial Compliance
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Meeting Statutory Requirements
• Working in partnership with other agencies on relevant issues

Angie joined Fair Deal in 2010 and has worked in various roles throughout her time at Fair Deal and has been in her current position since 2021.

Angie is responsible for leading and motivating teams to enable people with learning disabilities who are supported by Fair Deal to have full and inclusive lives. This takes many forms and maximises the use of non paid support and natural supports so that people have more than just people paid to support them in their lives. She actively encourages people to think about their contribution to community life and to engage in community activities and events. She makes sure planning is person centered, support is personally tailored to suit individuals and that people enjoy fulfilled lives. She liaises with family members and carers, relevant professional agencies, care managers, commissioners and other staff.

Angie’s main responsibilities include

· Ensuring people’s outcomes are met effectively and in a creative & flexible way.

· Recruitment

· Staff training and development

· Quality Compliance

· Health and Safety Compliance

· Financial Compliance

· Meeting Statutory Requirements.

· Working in partnership with other agencies on relevant issues.

Scott has been employed by Fair Deal as a development worker since 2010. He works closely with small groups of adults on a variety of gardening projects, helping them develop new skills and knowledge as they carry out tasks within the garden areas. Since February 2016, Scott has also secured a part time Co trainer post on the Help Yourself Grow project. His role is to work closely with the horticulture trainers and HYG Team Leader  to support the trainees  to achieve the Caley accredited  Grow and Learn award, which Scott himself gained in 2014. Scott spends much of his time at the Training Garden which is based next to the Jeely Piece Club, as he also has responsibilities for the garden’s maintenance. 

Sumra started her career in Fair Deal back in 2006, having a career break to have her daughter before returning in a part-time capacity.  Sumra’s role as a Business Support Coordinator involves providing flexible and responsive administrative support to our operations team to ensure that the organisation is working together to deliver the best service to the people we support and to staff members.

Michelle joined Fair Deal in 2021. Her role as a Business Support Coordinator involves providing flexible and responsive administrative support to our operations team to ensure that the organisation is working together to deliver the best service to the people we support and to staff members. Michelle works alongside Jill, Sumra, Chloe & Rebecca.

Rebecca joined Fair Deal in 2021. Her role as a Business Support Coordinator involves providing flexible and responsive administrative support to our operations team to ensure that the organisation is working together to deliver the best service to the people we support and to staff members. Rebecca works alongside Jill, Sumra, Chloe & Michelle.

Lauren joined Fair Deal in 2021 in a temporary, part-time capacity.  Her role as a Business Support Coordinator involves providing flexible and responsive administrative support to our operations team to ensure that the organisation is working together to deliver the best service to the people we support and to staff members.  Lauren works alongside Jill, Michelle & Rebecca.