NICOLA PALMER – GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE
I am delighted to be joining Ready4Home Housing Support CIC. I have over 25 years experience in secondary education where I am a serving Headteacher.

I am passionate about the whole Inclusion agenda with my specialisms being Behaviour, Special Education Needs and the Social, emotional health and wellbeing of young people and the wider community.

I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience to work alongside the team to develop an innovative provision for education and training opportunities in the pursuit of reducing reoffending and helping ex offenders re-join society.

I have been involved in the governance of schools for a number of years including being the Chair of Governors for a Pupil Referral Unit and both Primary and Secondary schools. I hope this experience will enable me to bring an objective viewpoint to the board and an external perspective on the policy making and planning direction of the company.

Contact: nicola@ready4home.co.uk

HEAD OF CARE AND SUPPORT
I have worked with Care and Rehabilitation for over 30 years, which is longer that I care to admit!

My career started out in caring for adults with severe learning difficulties. This was a challenging role, yet extremely rewarding. I can say without doubt the challenges of my role gave me the drive to succeed in the 3rd Sector.

In more recent years my career spanned to housing and supporting the most vulnerable people in immigration and ensuring they felt safe and secure.

One of my proudest career moments was being able to prevent a loss of life by talking and listening to a vulnerable adult. In recognition of this I was presented with an award at a ceremony in London which led me onto being an overall winner and receiving a further award.

Working alongside UKV&I I have worked with individuals who’s needs have included DV, Trafficking, Mental Health, Adult Social Care, Substance Misuse, Gamblers Anonymous, Debt Management, and many more.

Amongst the extensive training I have undertaken is a Suicide Awareness course which was extremely informative and whilst under the recent lockdown I gained a Diploma in Psychology.

However, as I do enjoy acquiring new skills, I am sure there will be more learning achieved at Ready4Home Housing Support CIC.

Contact: emma@ready4home.co.uk

SHAUN LEE – HEAD OF Allocations & Referrals
My background is in Social Care having been employed by Wigan Social Services for over 12 years. During my time with them I worked within the Family Support Team, this role involved working with families in crisis including visiting on a regular basis conducting direct work, budgeting, parenting skills, debt management, sign posting to other relevant agencies etc.
I then moved over to the Leaving Care Team working with 16–21-year-old’s leaving the Care system. My role involved moving these young people into independence living by liaising with local authorities and private landlords to find a suitable tenancies. Move On Plans included assisting my clients gain essential life skills. Extending the service once moved on including budgeting, benefit assistance, cooking, job applications and all aspects of independent living.
I have spent the last 16 years working alongside of UKV&I on the immigration process, housing and supporting families and singles who are going through their immigration process. I deal with many aspects of their lives, including alcohol and substance misuse, mental health, social care, trafficking and a whole range of issues.
All these roles have proven to be challenging at times but most of all extremely rewarding.
I now move onto the next chapter with Ready 4 Home Housing Support CIC and feel excited about the challenges and rewards that lie ahead.

Contact: shaun@ready4home.co.uk

NETTA HYMANSON 
Netta Hymanson is an entrepreneur with over 40 years experience running a number of successful businesses. Netta has lectured at the Royal College of Arts and worked as a consult for many of the major brands we see on our high streets.

With first hand knowledge of how the prison service works Netta appreciates the support needed for those marginalised by their mistakes and those who have complex needs who find themselves homeless following a period of incarceration. Netta has the requisite qualifications as a Peer Mentor which will add value to her role.

Contact: netta@ready4home.co.uk

Dale Chislett – I have been described a jack of all trades and I am a master of some. If I cant fix it I can find the right person to do it. I am easily approachable and you can discuss anything with me regarding property maintenance and I will find you the most cost effective solution. 

Lauren Horsfield – Team Leader I received my bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice in 2022 and I was previously a Probation Services Officer in Lancashire where I was responsible for supervising people who had commit offences who were subject to community & custodial sentences and helping them address the issues that led them to offend. What I have found from my experience of working with vulnerable clients throughout my career in this sector is that there are underlying factors such as mental health issues, substance misuse and adversity in childhood that need addressing. I really believe that everyone is capable of change with the right support, skills, and a chance to make a change! I have supported people in to attaining employment, applying to college and university and find accommodation.  

I have seen first hand how individuals, families and communities can be affected by issues such as substance misuse & mental health problems which is why I am so passionate about helping people leaving harmful coping strategies and associates in the past to fulfil their own potential and moving forward with their lives.

Finance Administrator – Bio Coming Soon

Housing Support Officer – Sam has 20 years experience working in health and social care, working with vulnerable people in the community visiting them daily helping them maintain their health and supporting everyday routines.  Sam helps people empower themselves to regain their self confidence and ability to achieve goals. With experience helping people with drug and alcohol addiction Sam is here to help change lives.

Housing Support Officer – Worked as a spotlight case worker helping and supporting ex-offender improving the social aspects of the lives. Increasing their prospects with housing and work with the goal of maintaining their positive pathways and empowering them to achieve their goals. I am looking forward to applying these aspects to clients at Ready4home.

Contact Email: bazil@ready4home.co.uk

With over 20 years experience in careers advice and guidance and 5 years experience helping veterans into employment, education and training Denise is a valuable member of the team at Ready4Home.   

Muduser and Amjad have over 20 years of combined experience in Web Design, Web Development, Social Media, Ecommerce and SEO.  Muduser deals with Graphic Design, Website Development and User Experience, whilst Amjad deals with online presence with Search Engine Optimisation, Placements and Social Media. Together Muduser and Amjad make sure all of Ready 4 Home’s websites are easily accessible online by desktop or mobile devices. 

Muduser and Amjad make sure our website content is available to access easily for anyone who wants to use our services. If you have any issues with the website please call 07792577633 or email Contact: muduser@empire-media.co.uk or ali@empire-media.co.uk