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At Origin we have a small, hard working team who are dedicated to providing the highest possible standards of live-in care. This page outlines briefly the roles we all play. Whilst we all have individual responsibilities you can speak to anyone at Origin should you need advice or to resolve a problem. However, by contacting the person who is firstly responsible, you may be assured of the most prompt response.
We hope this brief outline of each of our roles will make it easy to identify the right person, whatever your query.
PETER HENRY - Chairman
Shared responsibility for general company strategy, development and management. Peter also investigates and handles new areas of business interest, taking them through project agreement and development to implementation. Peter works closely supporting Linda on day-to-day business operations. Peter has full operational responsibilities in the absence of Linda.
LINDA ADAMSEN - Managing Director
Shared responsibility for general company strategy, development and management. Working closely with Peter, Linda handles legal, corporate and business process management and liaises with outside finance, business development, training and marketing agencies working with Origin. Linda is responsible for development and management, and liaising with new clients.
LORRAINE ROLFE - Operations and Registered Manager
Lorraine joined Origin in 2006 and is responsible for the smooth running and supervision of the office, she is also the first contact to new clients. Lorraine is committed to developing and maintaining Origin’s high standards of service as well as support to PAs and clients. She is the first contact for the CQC and is responsible for ensuring compliance and keeping Origin up to date with relevant regulations and legislation in order to promote best practice.
JILL JACKSON - Head of Training and Recruitment
Jill joined Origin in 2007. She is responsible for recruitment and the management & continual development of all our staff training programmes. Jill also manages our visa sponsorship scheme and marketing material. As part of the senior management team Jill works alongside Lorraine and Mike in helping to monitor our service levels in order to achieve the highest possible standards of service.
MICHAEL GREEN ‘Mike’ - Senior Care Manager
ABBY DRISCOLL - Care Manager
Abby joined Origin in 2013. Working alongside Mike, Amanda and Alex to further strengthen our dedicated care management team, Abby’s role involves planning PA assignments, maintaining continuity of care for our clients, supervising PAs and ensuring client/PA relationships run smoothly and efficiently. She is responsible for Log My Care training as well as the bonus scheme for PAs. Abby also liaises closely on our support work with Back-Up Trust, a spinal injuries charity.
AMANDA TAYLOR - Care Manager
Amanda joined Origin in 2023. Working alongside Mike, Abby and Alex in the Care Management Team Amanda’s role involves planning PA assignments, ensuring ongoing care for our clients, and making sure that client and PA relationships are maintained. Amanda is also responsible for training new PAs on our paperwork and procedures.
ALEX HUGHES - Care Manager
Alex works alongside Mike, Abby and Amanda in the Care Management Team. Alex’s role involves planning PA assignments, ensuring ongoing care for our clients, and making sure that client and PA relationships are maintained. Alex is also responsible for Medication training on our main training course and runs our PA Meetings.
DARREN CLOSE - Finance Manager
Darren joined Origin in September 2024. He looks after all the financial aspects of the business here in the UK as well as the holiday property in France. Darren also manages the payroll and expenses for the PA’s, produces the financial reports for management and liaises with external accountants. In his spare time Darren enjoys crown green bowling and is the team captain of his local Sports and Social Club.
JAN HOYLE - Compliance Manager
Jan joined Origin in 2011 and is Origin’s Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer. Along with Lorraine, Jan works to maintain Origin’s high standards of service and ensure compliance to regulations and legislation. Jan is also Origin’s frontline IT support and system administrator for our data management systems.
DIANE ROGAN - Front Office Administrator
Diane joined Origin in October 2020. Diane works directly with Peter and Linda and is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the office administration. Diane also oversees DBS and reference checks in relation to the recruitment process for new PA’s.
JOANNA FOOT - Client Services and PA Wellbeing Manager
Jo joined Origin in 2017. As an experienced nurse, Jo brings useful clinical understanding to this role. As Client Services Manager, she has responsibility for new and existing client assessment home visits to ensure development and management of the most appropriate individual care plans. Jo will also liaise with external agencies and support networks such as SIA, NHS and Social Services.
MARIE ROSE CORRY - Course Tutor
Marie joined the Origin training team back in 2019. From 2022, she became the main Tutor for all induction training for Origin. Marie has an extensive background in Health and Safety and enjoys working with a person centred approach.
CLAIRE SHARPE - Course Tutor
Lecturer in Care of the Individual with a Spinal Injury
Claire joined Origin in October 2014. As a paramedic practitioner, Claire brings a wealth of knowledge to this role. As Course Tutor, she shares responsibility for induction training for all new PAs, alongside Marie and runs all refresher training courses for existing PAs.
JOHN HARDY - Interviewer
Interviewer
John joined Origin in 2004. Based in London, John conducts most of Origin’s recruitment interviews. A highly experienced recruitment consultant, John is often the first person our PAs will meet.