Finca Holidays : Supported Holidays for Adults with Learning Difficulties

Finca Holidays Staff Our staff are a mixture of age, life experiences, knowledge and skills. All the team are committed to promoting diversity, choices and values. Our dedicated team have a simple aim, which is to ensure that you have a wonderful holiday that you will remember for years to come. Below you will find profiles of the main members of our team.
Sue Sue has been in the caring profession since 1990, here last role as an Area Manager working with people who have learning disabilities and mental health issues. Qualifications: Social Welfare M.A Counselling- Diploma in Business coaching. NVQ 4 Further Training: POVA Equality & diversity/PCP/Communication/Medication First Aid Health & Safety Medication-MDS systems/administration/safe storage Risk Assessments Moving & Handling Protection of Vulnerable Adults Hobbies: Walking, Cooking, Cycling, Gardening, Entertaining
Martin Martin has extensive experience of 8 years in the caring profession working hands on with individuals who have a learning disability / Autism / Challenging behaviours/ Dementia. Previous to taking up a post as support worker/manager he studied for several years in Rome and London studying for the priesthood. Martin plays the piano and enjoys listening to music. Martin enjoys organising and taking part in all activities and encourages guests to take an active part. Martin is a pivotal member of staff who will introduce himself to intended guests at their designated UK airport. He will assist and support guests book in and advise them of passport procedures, and accompany on the flight to Alicante. Martin will remain with guests throughout their stay and return journey back to the UK. Qualifications: LDAF NVQ 2 /3 in Social Care. Training: Health & Safety. Challenging behaviours PCP Communication Medication Activity planning Budgeting POVA First Aid/ Moving & Handling Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Warren Warren has 14 years experience working in the caring profession both as a support worker and manager. He has worked hands on with individuals who have a learning/physical disability/Autism/Challenging behaviors. Warren started his working life with Choice UK in 1996 as a support worker after he became involved with disabilities through the Wing Fellowship Trust and sailing for the disabled. Warren was promoted within 6 months to Day Care officer and then Team Leader. Whilst still very happy in his role he found the opportunity to set up a new home Stoke Lodge in April 2004 and was promoted to Deputy Manager. Warren resigned his post in 2008 to live out a childhood dream of sailing single handed through mainland Europe to the Mediterranean. He now lives in Santa Pola and joined Finca Supported Holidays last year. His Qualifications include: LDAF NVQ 2 /3 in Social Care Training: Health & Safety Challenging behaviors PCP Medication (MDS systems) Activity planning Budgeting POVA/POCA First Aid Moving & Handling Effective communication Equality and diversity Managing aggression Risk Management Hobbies: Sailing, Paragliding, Kite Surfing, Mountain walking.
Christine Christine has 15 years experience working in the caring profession both as a support worker and senior. She has worked hands on with individuals who have a learning/physical disability/Dementia/ Challenging behaviors. Christine enjoys organising and taking part in all activities and en- courages guests to take an active part. She is a popular member of the team who will introduce herself to intended guests at their designated UK airport. She will assist and support with airport routines and passport control. Christine accompanies guests on their flights and throughout the period of their holiday, returning back with them to the UK. Her Qualifications include: LDAF NVQ 2 /3 in Social Care Training Health & Safety Challenging behaviors PCP Communication Medication ( MDS systems) Activity planning Budgeting POVA Moving & Handling Food Hygiene First aid
Christopher As one of our long standing guests Christopher now volunteers in his spare time and works together with our staff team to ensure that those guests who may be a little shy, enjoy their social activities. Christopher is outgoing and enjoys walking, swimming, tennis.
Nikki Nikki is our Office Manager and Shareholder in the Company. Nikki holds qualifications in Customer service, Administration, and Payroll. She is our first line of communication with all inquiries that comes into the office on a daily basis. She has vast experience in her field and will support you to access the relevant information you need in which to plan your holiday requirements. Nikki can be contacted on 01257 422667. Nikki can also put you in touch with Ian from Rhino Airport Express who assist the company with door to door travel in the North West.
All other staff are from our banked reserves of known staff who have received CRB clearance.