Our team

Our highly focused management team have a huge amount of experience of providing positive outcomes for people with complex and varied needs. We inspire the highest possible standards within our care homes, which enables us to deliver tailored services that make a tangible difference to the lives of those we support.

Head Office Team

We have a small, dedicated team of professionals at our Head Office who provide Training, HR, Business Administration and Finance support for the whole of the organisation.

Head Office Manager

  • Louise Wiggs

    Office Manager

    01992 785 462

    Louise.Wiggs@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have been working for Sequence for over 12 years and so have a fantastic knowledge of the organisation. I really enjoy my job and being at the forefront of supporting both staff and individuals using our services brings me a lot of satisfaction. I have a very good relationship with the staff at all of our care homes across London and the south-east and know they trust me to keep things running smoothly.
 
 

Operational Team

  • Tony Hegarty

    Director of Operations and Quality

    01992 785 469

    Tony.Hegarty@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am an experienced social care professional with 25 years’ experience in the field. I have worked at a senior level in local government, the voluntary sector and the private care sector. I am passionate about ensuring that Sequence Care Group supports staff to deliver excellent care and that the people we support can access the richer life that they deserve.

  • Robert Dalrymple

    Business Development Director

    01903 232 446

    Robert.Dalrymple@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have worked in health and social care for 12 years, starting as a Support Worker whilst at university. Since then I have worked up through management, becoming a Registered Manager, Area Manager and Business Manager. I joined Sequence Care Group in January 2016 and when Progress Housing was acquired in January 2017, I became the Director and responsible individual, overseeing the operations and integration of the business into the larger group.

  • Russell Day

    Head of Quality and Performance

    01992 785 460

    Russell.Day@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am an experienced Senior Manager in public and private sector social and health care organisations covering all client groups. Previous roles have included business and project management, operations management, business development, quality, compliance and performance roles.

  • Rennie Lee

    Operations Manager

    07796 713 120

    Rennie.Lee@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have worked in the care industry for 19 years, previously working as a Registered Manager and Regional Manager. Managing care homes has given me experience with adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, adults on the autism spectrum as well as people with dual and complex needs. Providing quality care that empowers individuals is our primary aim at Sequence Care Group.

  • Laurence Lévy

    Operations Manager

    07884 588 753

    Laurence.levy@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have worked as a Trainer, a Project Manager with people with HIV, disadvantaged young people and asylum seekers, ex-offenders and then in 1997 I started working in the field of learning disability as a Support Worker. I have undertaken many roles in the care industry since then, including being a Registered Manager in residential and supported living settings. I regularly volunteer for various charities and when I am not doing any social work, I usually find refuge in my garden, my workshop, or my kitchen baking some macarons!

  • Aga Zurecka

    Mental Health & Capacity Act Lead

    01992 785 467

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    I am responsible for monitoring organisational compliance with Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act law. I support our staff team to understand the essential principles and components of the law through delivery of training and quality assurance processes. We are committed at Sequence Care to deliver person centred support, one that is enabling, encouraging and promoting service users independence. I find working in this sector self rewarding. I am also Proact-Scipr-Uk instructor and I promote its philosophy.

Sales and Marketing Team

  • Mark Horton

    Head of Sales and Marketing

    07884 588 751

    Mark.Horton@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I began working for Sequence Care Group in 2015 and manage all aspects of sales and marketing. My career in social care spans 30 years and I’ve held a number of senior positions including Operational Manager for Sense supporting 11 services across London and the South East and Registered Manager of a service for people with complex learning needs. I specialise in training risk management, staff development, mentoring and care planning and provide support for numerous professionals and organisations as well as lecturing in social care. My qualifications include Advanced DMS (Level 7), Qualified Behaviour Analyst through the IABA, non-crisis intervention trainer, registered manager’s award level 4 and NVQ level 4 in Care and NVQ assessor award.

  • Zoe Melvin

    Marketing Executive

    01992 785 463

    Zoe.Melvin@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I joined Sequence Care Group in 2004 as PA to the CEO. During my 14 year career working for the company I have gained experience in many aspects of the healthcare industry. I now oversee the marketing processes of the company whilst supporting the delivery of the organisation’s business aims and objectives.

  • Lucy Beard

    Service Development & Marketing Asst.

    01992 703 673

    Lucy.Beard@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I’ve been working at Sequence Care Group for 2 years and I coordinate much of the referral process, ensuring all client information is treated sensitively and in a confidential manner. I liaise with external bodies to gather further information and to provide information on what we do in our services. I organise and oversee the referrals on our database, and ensure all documentation, offers of placement and funding agreements are in place and paperwork is completed for all admissions.

Finance Team

  • David Burke

    Finance Director

    01992 703 672

    David.Burke@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    David is our Finance Director/CFO with over 25 years post-qualification experience. He has been with Sequence since October 2015, and has worked in the care industry for the last 11 years in both the Elderly and Learning Disabilities sectors.
    He is married with 4 children.

  • Sue Davis

    Group Financial Controller

    01992 703 671

    Sue.Davis@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am the Group Financial Controller for Sequence Care Group and have experience in the marketing, logistics and publishing sectors. I have been with Sequence Care Group since November 2015.
 

Human Resources & Training

  • Payal Puri

    Senior HR Advisor

    01992 703 677

    Payal.Puri@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    Prior to working at Sequence Care Group I worked in various management roles for Tesco’s before becoming a HR Manager there for 5 years. I joined Sequence Care Group in 2015 as a HR Advisor before being promoted to HR Manager. I am CIPD qualified.

  • Chris Moller

    Training Manager

    01992 785 460

    Chris.Moller@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have been involved with sequence for a number of years. I have held a few positions during my time with the organization including senior support worker, deputy manager, and Registered manager. At the moment I’m the training manager responsible for co-ordinating and delivering the training to existing staff and new staff that join the organization also the development of staff in terms of their career progression i also work closely with the multi disciplinary team.
 

Therapeutic Services

We take a holistic approach to the assessment, treatment and interventions needed to support each individual and our Therapeutic team are central to ensuring positive outcomes for each person. Our team includes Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists as well as other Therapists. We have a dedicated Mental Health Manager who coordinates and oversees our compliance with the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards. The Therapeutic team are on hand at each of our care homes to work alongside our staff teams focusing on delivering excellent standards and exceptional care and support. The staff teams ensure each person can achieve their full potential and that lengths of placements are no longer than necessary.

  • Lene Vessey

    Lead Occupational Therapist

    07884 588 754

    Lene.Vessey@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am the Occupational Therapy Lead for Sequence Care Group. My team and I are here to help carry out activities that service users want to do and/or need to do. We help each person find ways to carry on living the life that they want to and to remain as independent as possible. We support the service users to maintain, regain and develop their functional level despite difficulties that they may face.

  • Gillian Sewell

    Lead Speech and Language Therapist

    07468 694 837

    gillian.sewell@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I have had a varied career working with typically developing and learning disabled children and adults who also have a diagnosis of Autism and/or Psychosis. My experience spans both the NHS and private sectors. I am dysphagia trained with a number of years’ experience in assessment and treatment plan development. I am experienced in setting up and developing Speech and Language Therapy services and providing training for staff. I have a keen focus on person-centred service delivery and multidisciplinary working. Currently I’m studying for an MA in Autism studies as well as training to become an Intensive interaction co-ordinator.
    Additional training: Cervical Auscultation, PROMPT Therapy, Makaton, PECS, TEACCH, ABA, British Sign Language, ADOS, PROACT SKIPr. Member of the RCSLT and Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) SIG, ASD, AAC, Dysphagia and LD CEN. HCPC Registered.

  • Orla Corbett

    Lead Behaviour Analyst

    Orla.Corbett@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am the behaviour analyst that supports Sequence Care Group’s use of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). PBS is a way of supporting individuals with behaviours that challenges with components including person-centred planning, including relevant stakeholders, assessment based intervention, positive behaviour support plans, reduction in aversive/restrictive/punishment approaches, emphasis on skills building, staff development, environmental re-design and systems change. I work across all of our services helping all of our team to work in the most effective way possible to meet all facets of the PBS Competency Framework. We have five Positive Behaviour Support Assistants that work in our services whose roles are to assess the function of behaviour, write PBS plans and to work with staff to reduce challenging behaviour and increase quality of life. BA, MSc, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

  • David Coulter

    Senior Occupational Therapist

    01992 785 460

    David.Coulter@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I am the Senior Occupational Therapist for Sequence Care Group and work with our Service Users in promoting independence and wellbeing in their daily life. I have experience and the pleasure of working with adults with Learning disabilities, developmental disorders, mental health conditions and physical health conditions. I and the OT team work with individuals helping them to set their own goals, aiming to support them to develop their abilities to engage in the things they like to do or things they need to do. Often we work with the Services and service users to ensure the physical and social environment around our clients supports them achieving their goals.
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  • Jena Hall

    Senior Speech and Language Therapist

    01992 785 460

    Jena.Hall@sequencecaregroup.co.uk

    I’ve been working in social care for 5 years and specialise in providing person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, with experience in the NHS and private sector. I have additional training in: Positive Behavioural Support coaching; Talking Mats and Makaton and Intensive Interaction. I am also in the process of becoming a licenced Makaton regional trainer. Registered member of HCPC, RCSLT and BILD.

  • Matthew Wellington

    Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBSP) 

    01992 785 460

    I am a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner (PBSP) that supports the Lead Behaviour Analyst to implement PBS across our services. Matthew has experience working in a variety of setting including care homes, schools for individuals with ASD and supported living for those with high level of challenging behaviour and complex needs. Matthew first completed a degree in Psychology and then became a Registered Behaviour Technician. He has now completed a Masters in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy at South Wales University and is undergoing supervision to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

Progress Housing

Progress Housing is part of the Sequence Care Group and provides care homes for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and associated complex needs. We have three residential care homes located in the seaside town of Worthing, West Sussex.

The residential care homes are all fully wheelchair accessible and are adapted to make them accessible for wheelchair users. They all include passenger lifts, lowered food preparation areas, lowered light switches, accessible nurse call services and overhead hoists. Each bedroom has full en-suite facilities and there are accessible gardens. The homes are all located in residential areas and are within easy, level walking distance of the town centre and seafront.

  • Robert Dalrymple

    Director

    01903 232 446

    Robert.Dalrymple@progresshousing.com

    I have worked in health and social care for 12 years, starting as a Support Worker whilst at university. Since then I have worked up through management, becoming a Registered Manager, Area Manager and Business Manager. I joined Sequence Care Group in January 2016 and when Progress Housing was acquired in January 2017, I became the Director and responsible individual, overseeing the operations and integration of the business into the larger group.

  • Karly Mason

    Area Manager

    01903 232 446

    Area.Manager@progresshousing.com

    I’ve worked in the health and social care sector for 12 years now and I have been lucky to meet many wonderful people throughout my career. My career path started off as a Support Worker, working in a respite unit for people with learning and physical disabilities. I knew right from the start that this was the career path for me. I went on to work as a Senior Support Worker, and from there progressed to Team Leader and then a Registered Manager. I managed a home for 5 adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that may challenge. I’ve been the Area Manager for Progress Housing for 3 years.