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
Nigel Nigel has 8 years experience in supporting and managing projects for people who enjoy living independently but who require limited / full time support to ensure they remain and take an active part in the community in which they live. Nigel will be supporting guests as part of the team throughout the duration of their stay. Qualifications: NVQ 3 in Social Care Training: Medication Health & Safety Equality and Diversity First Aid PCP Communication Sign Language Challenging behaviours POVA Moving & Handling Protection of Vulnerable Adults Hobbies: Banjo, Fiddle & Golf
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
All other staff are from our banked reserves of known staff who have received CRB clearance.