Meet Our Team
Cassie Dickinson
Deputy Scheme Leader
Cassie Dickinson
Deputy Scheme Leader
Cassie joined Parkhaven Trust in 2011 as a Domiciliary Assistant Support Worker at Parkhaven Court. She then progressed to her existing role of Deputy Scheme Leader in 2017.
Cassie has worked for the majority of her time in Parkhaven Court, although she also has experience in service delivery in our other services.
Cassie’s role involves the day-to-day running of Parkhaven Court; supporting our clients to live as independently as possible in their own homes whilst getting the best out of life.
Sarah Blevin
Service Manager
Sarah Blevin
Service Manager
Sarah started working in nursing homes from the age of 16 and gained her skills as a HCA. She has worked in both domestic and kitchen roles.
Sarah worked as a student nurse at James Page in 2012 and from here she decided that being a Nurse in a nursing home environment would be the future of her career.
Sarah began the role of newly qualified Nurse at James Page in 2015, later becoming the Clinical Lead in 2016; this role helped her develop her leadership skills.
In 2019 Sarah began the role of Service Manager for James Page. Sarah’s role involves ensuring the smooth running of James Page, making sure the nursing/HCA team work together as a whole team. Sarah ensures that all person centred care needs are met for every individual client.
Sarah is passionate about ensuring dignity and respect is met at all times including during end of life care.
Marie Vernon
Service Manager
Marie Vernon
Service Manager
Marie joined Parkhaven Trust in 2006, she started as a care assistant and has progressed to her existing role of registered manager. During her time here Marie has held a range of posts in different services within the Trust, giving her a full understanding of dementia care in a range of settings.
In Marie’s current role she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Willow Day Centre. Offering a homely environment with stimulating activities and an ethos of care, compassion and respect.
Ann West
Service Manager
Ann West
Service Manager
Ann West
Kim Crowe
Chief Executive
Kim Crowe
Chief Executive
Kim was appointed as Chief Executive in September 2013. Prior to her appointment Kim worked in the NHS for over 30 years, working for 15 years as an Executive Director in a large mental health Trust.
Her role as Chief Executive is to ensure that the Trust has a robust strategy in place and that this is delivered to improve the lives of the service users and staff at Parkhaven Trust.
Maggie O’Reilly
Operations Manager
Maggie O’Reilly
Operations Manager
Maggie has over 40 years experience working in nursing and social care. She has worked for the Trust for 20 years having managed all of the residential services during this time. She is the lead for Adult Protection and Operation Lead for The Beeches and James Page House.
Kate Randall
Finance Manager
Kate Randall
Finance Manager
Kate is a Chartered Management Accountant with over 20 years accountancy experience. Kate has been the Finance Manager and Company Secretary for Parkhaven Trust since 2012. Prior to this, Kate was Group Finance Manager for Pataks Foods Ltd. Her role includes ensuring that the legal requirements of the Trust are adhered to, managing all financial aspects and ensuring the future of the Trust through financial sustainability.She is also the lead for Contracts and General Data Protection Regulation.
Jon McGee
Estates Manager
Jon McGee
Estates Manager
Jon joined Parkhaven Trust in 2010 and is a multi-skilled tradesman with 30 years’ experience of managing buildings and grounds maintenance in a variety of organisations. He is responsible for the Trust estate, ensuring that our buildings are kept in good order and also manages the maintenance team. Jon is also Health and Safety lead for the Trust.
Beccy Incledon
Community Services Manager
Beccy Incledon
Community Services Manager
Beccy joined the Trust in 2003 as a Care Assistant and has progressed to role of Community Services Manager. She has held a range of posts in most services within the Trust. In her current role she is responsible for Extra Care Services, Day and Respite Services and development of the Trust Domiciliary Services.
Kat Whitemoss
Marketing & Fundraising Manager
Kat Whitemoss
Marketing & Fundraising Manager
Kat joined Parkhaven Trust in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of experience in marketing and fundraising from a range of public and private sector companies.
Kat has worked in the field of communication and marketing for over 15 years, she began her career as a media/press officer at Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, she then went on to broaden her scope of work in communication via roles within Lancashire County Council.
Latterly, Kat has worked as a freelance communications manager, providing strategic communications advice and support to a number of not-for-profits and private businesses.
Kat is passionate and dedicated, working hard to raise the profile of Parkhaven Trust, generating much-needed funds to benefit Parkhaven’s clients and sharing the very excellent work carried out by the staff, volunteers and Trustees.
Dr Julie Williams
Trustee
Dr Julie Williams
Trustee
Julie qualified as a state registered nurse in 1982 at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. Her clinical experience was in the Accident and Emergency Department before working for a Liverpool Community Trust developing an early concept of the now familiar ‘Walk in Centers’. A move to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in 1998 progressed her managerial career as Assistant Director of Nursing and eventually led to completing a Masters degree in Nursing and venturing into university teaching.
She gained her PhD in Educational Research from the University of Lancaster in 2010. Her academic career began at the University of Liverpool, to University of Chester and University of Lincoln and latterly at Edge Hill University. In this position she had responsibility for the nursing midwifery and allied health professions education portfolio, external engagement with partner organisations and contract management with Health Education England North West who commission the undergraduate programmes.
In semi-retirement Julie is undertaking consultancy work in a number of universities and is also working for Health Education England (National) as an Advanced Clinical Practice Reviewer. In addition, she is working within the Corporate Nursing Division at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Charles Flynn MBE
Chair
Mr Charles Flynn MBE
Chair
Charles is an independent management consultant working with organisations to improve individual and organisational performance. He began his career as a registered mental health and general nurse and has extensive experience at Executive Director level in the NHS, including responsibility for services for older people and people with learning disabilities. He has previous experience of working as a Trustee including the role of Chairman in a registered charity.
Mr John Parry
Trustee
Mr John Parry
Trustee
Johns career includes several posts as Director of Engineering and since retirement he has worked as a consultant for various logistics and vehicle manufacturers. He has previous experience as a trustee where he chairs a number of committees. He is a local resident and has a family member that uses the services of the Trust.
Mrs Libby Kitt
Trustee
Mrs Libby Kitt
Trustee
Libby is a qualified RGN and Health Visitor and has worked across South Sefton. She has been a Director on the Board of Health Watch Sefton, a statutory organisation that gives a voice to local people about the planning of local health and social care services. Libby continues to ensure the views of Parkhaven residents and their families are central to services provided.
Jayne Clark
Trustee
Jayne Clark
Trustee
Jayne has over 15 years brand, marketing, communications and Client & Business Development experience. She is currently Head of Client Development at Brabners. Prior to this, Jayne worked at Grant Thornton for 10 years providing strategic marketing and business development support to a number of core sectors including The Charity and Social Enterprise sector.
Matt Copple
Trustee
Matt Copple
Trustee
Matt is a highly motivated and respected IT Programme Manager / Project Consultant with a career that spans over 20 years working for Local and Central Government clients from within the public and private sectors, specialising in project delivery and delivering transformation and change.
Matt is a keen promoter of wellbeing; in work, in the community and in society. Matt is also the Lead Governor of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Matt is passionate about technological change, in particular where we can bring technology to the forefront of care, whilst respecting the person and the circumstances at all times.
Kate Henderson
Trustee
Kate Henderson
Trustee
Kate Henderson has over 15 years of experience working in housing. She has worked in various areas during this time including strategy and policy, regeneration and community investment. Kate is currently Head of Strategy and a Planning at The Riverside Group where she has responsibility for corporate planning, research, policy development and social value; and is also the lead for the Group‘s charitable Foundation.
Kate is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing and is also vice-chair of its North West Regional Board.
Neil Adshead
Trustee
Neil Adshead
Trustee
Neil is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has almost 30 years experience as an Accountant.
Having qualified with a ‘big 4’ firm, Neil worked for 10 years for several local practices in the North West, along with a spell in industry. During this time, Neil developed an expertise in the not-for-profit sector, working with several local charities and the Charity Commission. He joined the Inland Revenue in 2000, working for a specialist unit providing technical accountancy advice. From 2007 Neil moved to a more senior role, working on national projects and strategic initiatives.
Having left HMRC in 2020 he is working on a consultancy basis for various charities and is Trustee (Honorary Treasurer) for a charity involved in the outdoor education sector.
Sue Butterworth
HR Business Partner
Sue Butterworth
HR Business Partner
Sue joined the team in January 2021, having worked for Asda for 20 years, 15 of those in HR.
Sue has a passion for HR, working closely with people to help them achieve their career goals.
Sue will build on Parkhaven Trust’s excellent foundations in HR and bring her own flair to the service.