Meet the team

Tracy Johnson

Tracy Johnson

Operations Director

Tracy Johnson is the Operations Director at Godfrey Care, joining the organisation in 2023. With 28 years of experience in the social care sector, she has supported adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and associated needs. A qualified senior leader, she holds a Master’s in Business Administration (FCMI CMgr) and has progressed through various roles, from a support worker at 16 to senior leadership positions in quality, training, and operational management.

Passionate about delivering high-quality support, Tracy brings a fresh strategic vision to drive the organisation forward and enhance services for individuals with complex needs. Her contributions to the sector were recognised in the CQC’s Driving Improvement – Individuals Who Have Made a Difference publication, celebrating 70 years of the NHS, where she was highlighted as one of 70 outstanding individuals in health and social care.

Richard Valentine

Richard Valentine

Regional Manager – Residential

Richard Valentine is the Regional Manager for Residential Services at Godfrey Care. With 12 years of experience in health and social care, he has worked extensively with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge. Beginning his career as an agency support worker, he has steadily progressed into leadership roles, demonstrating his commitment to improving the lives of those he supports.

Richard is passionate about his work at Godfrey Care and takes great satisfaction in making a meaningful difference to individuals and their families.

Rosie Walsh

Regional Manager

With 20 years of experience in supported living, Rosie remains as passionate about the sector as when she first began as a support worker. Over the past decade, her focus has been on complex care services, including transforming care and supporting adults with challenging behaviour. Having spent six years as a PBS Practitioner within a Specialist Support Team, she returned to an operational role to ensure strong practice leadership, helping teams develop a deeper understanding of behaviour functions and enhancing the quality of life for those she supports.

Dedicated to creating meaningful homes and lives for individuals, Rosie is committed to taking positive risks and challenging barriers to ensure people truly live and enjoy new experiences rather than just exist. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, along with various PBS qualifications. Her experience as a Principal Instructor for a physical intervention model has provided valuable insight into different staff learning styles and the importance of adaptable training.

Passionate about making a real difference, Rosie believes in treating everyone as an individual, thinking outside the box, and ensuring that every environment is as supportive and fulfilling as it should be.

Andy Fairman

Andy Fairman

PBS Clinical Lead

Andy Fairman is the PBS Clinical Lead at Godfrey Care, with over 20 years of experience in health and social care. Specialising in supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions, he leads the PBS team in developing interventions that enhance quality of life and reduce behaviours that challenge. His work focuses on equipping individuals with the tools and skills needed to lead fulfilling lives.

Andy is a Registered Scientist with the UK Science Council, a Board Certified Autism Specialist with IBCCES, and a Practising Registrant with the UK-SBA. He holds an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, a PgDip in Autism Studies, and a DipHE in Adult Education. Currently, he is furthering his expertise by studying for an MA in Intellectual Disabilities and Forensic Psychology.

Angela Limb

Financial Director

Angela Limb is the Financial Director at Godfrey Care, joining the organisation in January 2023. A qualified accountant (ACMA), she brings over 30 years of experience in financial and administrative roles, with more than two decades dedicated to the social care sector. Her passion for financial stewardship is matched by her commitment to supporting high-quality care services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Lucy Hunt

PBS Clinical Practitioner

Lucy Hunt is a PBS Clinical Practitioner at Godfrey Care, joining in early 2024. With over two decades of experience in adult social care, she has worked extensively with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Her career has spanned hands-on care, management, and specialist roles in secure mental health and educational settings.

A passionate advocate for communication, Lucy is a qualified Signalong tutor with 21 years of teaching experience. She holds a diploma in Positive Behaviour Support and is dedicated to implementing strategies that enhance the quality of life for both service users and colleagues at Godfrey Care.

Hayley Morgan

Business Development Lead

Hayley has over 17 years of wide-ranging experience in adult social care, supporting individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour.

Hayley’s expertise spans operational, commissioning, and service development roles. This has given her valuable insight and a deep understanding of commissioning pathways and the specific housing needs of individuals in the community.
Passionate about the Building the Right Support agenda, Hayley is committed to ensuring that people with complex needs have a place in the community they can call home. She plays a key role in the development of our new services and works closely with commissioners in multiple regions to find suitable placements for individuals with the most complex needs.

Charlotte Notman

Specialist Psychological Practitioner

Charlotte has over 12 years of experience in health and social care, working across secure hospitals, children’s residential services, and adult supported living. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a BILD PBS Coaches Certificate, a CertHE in Functional Behavioural Assessment, and a BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in PBS. Currently, she is completing an MSc in Clinical Applications of Psychology.

With a background as a PBS Practitioner, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, and Psychology Assistant, Charlotte has extensive experience in delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions. She has played a key role in developing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) models on a national scale, creating training programs on restrictive practice reduction, trauma, and quality of life. One of her most significant achievements was designing a physical restraint program accredited by BILD, aimed at reducing restrictive practices nationally. In her current role at Godfrey Care, she is dedicated to improving mental health and quality of life for individuals and their support networks.

Kayleigh Foster

Quality and Compliance Lead

Kayleigh has over 15 years of experience in health and social care, working with individuals with diverse and complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). She also has expertise in supporting individuals who use British Sign Language (BSL).

Passionate about enhancing care quality, Kayleigh is committed to ensuring that individuals receive the highest standard of support. Her experience spans both operational and quality roles, giving her valuable insight into frontline care delivery as well as regulatory compliance. She holds a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and a Level 1 qualification in BSL, strengthening her ability to communicate effectively with individuals who use sign language. Dedicated to continuous improvement, she excels in leading teams, implementing quality assurance frameworks, and managing audits to uphold best practices in care services.

Learning Disabilities

We are members of the Learning Disability Alliance. The LDA defend the rights of people with learning disabilities and their families.

Challenging Behaviour

Many individuals accessing the services of Godfrey Care have presented behaviour that may be considered challenging. Training delivered through our partnership with NAPPI UK ensures that staff are equipped with a range of strategies to support such situations.

Autism

We appreciate that each person on the Autism Spectrum has different needs and the training delivered through our partnership with NAPPI UK ensures staff are aware of the difficulties faced by individuals on the Autism Spectrum and more importantly how to effectively support these individuals in a positive and person centred way.

Epilepsy

Godfrey Care have ensured that staff are trained to effectively support individuals who live with Epilepsy. Training delivered by NAPPI UK ensures that staff are given the underpinning knowledge required to recognise different seizure types, identify triggers to seizures and to know how to support a person before, during and after a seizure.

Nappi

Proud to be partners of Nappi UK.