Staff Members
HEATHER CLEAVE - SERVICE MANAGER
Heather has worked with Respite Fife since the first respite house opened in 1987, initially as a volunteer then as a paid worker from 1988. She is the Registered Manager for Respite Fife. Her qualifications include SVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care and the Registered Manager's Award.
GWYNETH ROBERTSON - OFFICE MANAGER
Gwyneth joined Respite Fife in 1996 as Administration Officer. In May 2007 she was promoted to Office Manager. Prior to joining Respite Fife she held various posts within Fife Council working in the administration field and latterly as a Training Officer on the Youth Training Scheme. Her qualifications include SVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care and the PDA in Care Services Management.
LORRAINE McCORMACK - DEPUTY CARE MANAGER
Lorraine joined Respite Fife in 1993 as a student on placement. On completion of her course she continued as a volunteer. In 1997 she secured the position of Social Care Worker progressing to Senior Social Care Worker in 2003 then Deputy Locality Manager in November 2008. Lorraine currently holds the position of Deputy Care Manager. Prior to taking up her position with Respite Fife Lorraine worked as a Care Assistant within a local day centre. Her qualifications include SVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care and the PDA in Care Services Management.
CAROLYN CARR - SENIOR CARE PRACTITIONER
Carolyn first joined us as a student. In 2005 She became a paid member of our staff team after graduating from college with a certificate in Community Care. Prior to joining Respite Fife she had also worked part-time as a Care Assistant in a residential home for the elderly. Carolyn is registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and holds SVQ Levels 2, 3 & 4 in Health and Social Care
JULIE MERCER - CARE PRACTITIONER
Julie has worked with Respite Fife since 1998. Initially Julie was a volunteer with Respite Fife. Prior to Julie's permanent positon with Respite Fife she worked in the private sector as a Care Assistant. Julie is registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and holds the SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
