Assisted living in Harlow

My role at Helping Hands as a Branch Manager is to make sure my customers are receiving safe care and that the visiting carer has the right knowledge of the customers' needs. I also make sure the carers are promoting independence during the time in our customers' homes. It's also my responsibility to make sure my care staff have a safe working environment and to follow regular check-ups of my customers and carers to ensure their wellbeing.
I joined the care industry because I have always liked helping people and making a difference.
I think the service we provide is amazing, I love the fact that my team and myself work together to ensure people can stay in their homes for as long as possible. I think it gives family members peace of mind as well, knowing that we have very well-trained and trusted carers and staff to look after their relatives. Whether it be to give them a break or because they live too far away, we are always sure to keep them informed.
I'm a single mum to a beautiful little girl and I like to spend time with her; we are always going out and some of our favourite things are the zoo and the beach. I used to do dance, cheerleading and gymnastics and it's still something that I'm passionate about. I eventually taught dance and I've performed many times over my career as a dancer in a wide variety of places, such as the Lord Mayor's show, Disneyland, X-factor and as an extra in a few productions.
I spend most of my time away from work with my daughter and family, but I do occasionally go out with my friends. I am a hard-worker and I always put others before myself and I think people see that.

Hello, my name is Angie and I am the branch care manager for the Brentwood branch.
I am married and we have 3 fur-babies. My family are very important to me and I love spending time with them when I can. In my downtime I love to spend time on our allotment, playing golf or going for nice walks to get away from it all. I like to keep an active mind and enjoy learning new things and would love to learn more Spanish.

Matt Bristow is Divisional Director at Helping Hands, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across retail, healthcare, and care services. Having started his career as a trolley attendant at Tesco and progressing through a variety of leadership roles, including working across Europe with McKesson, Matt is passionate about developing high-performing teams that support one another to deliver outstanding care every day. Having spent the last six years with Helping Hands, he is committed to creating a culture where colleagues thrive, customers receive exceptional support, and everyone feels valued. Outside of work, Matt enjoys bodybuilding, spending time with his chocolate Labrador and partner, and embracing the discipline, resilience, and teamwork that underpin both his professional and personal life.