
Meet the staff
AMANDA GOVER
Company Director
Qualifications:
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Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care
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Theory into Practice Diploma (Edinburgh Napier University)
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Equine Management Diploma (Sparsholt College)
Amanda has over 25 years experience in the use of Applied Behaviour Analysis. Amanda manages all aspects of Stuarts House Day Care and Supported Living.
GRAHAM JORDAN
Operations Manager
Qualifications:
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Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care
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NEBS Diploma in Management
Graham brings a wealth of managerial and leadership experience from a 25-year military career, working closely with Amanda on all managerial matters. With 14 years as a Heating and plumbing engineer, he is responsible for all operational aspects at the farm and supported living.
Graham is a keen horseman, golfer and carpenter, and brings practical skills to our service to target and enhance our service users ability in sport and carpentry.
JENNA
Senior Support Therapist / Animal Supervisor
Qualifications: BHS Stage 3
National Diploma in Horse Management
Jenna is our small animal expert, leading the staff team to target and maintain the best animal husbandry care skill to our clients.
Jenna has many years experience of riding and instructing and is a keen photographer.
STEVE
Sports Support Therapist
Qualifications: Exercise Referral Instructor Level 3
Lower Back Pain Instructor Level 4
Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructor Level 4
Suspension Training, Kettlebell and Foam Roller Instructor
Core Fitness Education Multi Skills Coach Level 2
Football Coach, F.A, Level 1
Team Teach Positive Behaviour Management Level 2
First aider/CPR qualified
Steve recently joined SHC and works closely with David developing fitness and well-being programs working closely with service users in need for a structured/incremental fitness regime. Steve brings not only extensive sports knowledge but also experience in working with vulnerable individuals forming a team with David, Amanda and Emily using ABA technique developing fitness programs to achieved the best outcome we can!
KAREN
ASC Support Therapist
Qualifications: BHSAI (British Horse Society’s Assistant Instructor)
Fitness Instructor
Karen brings a wide range of talent, experienced in care, she teaches exercise to music, riding, cooking and gardening.
Running her own local Hospitality Business. Karen is a keen walker and likes to Ski and read.
EMMA
ASC Support Therapist
Qualifications: Psychology graduate
Emma’s cheerful, calm demeanor is much appreciated at SHC. Emma psychology knowledge background makes her as excellent ASC support therapist. Now in the UK Emma’s experience includes supporting charities/ & training new employees for across Australia.