Autograph Care is a small care home group with homes in Yorkshire and the East Midlands, providing residential, dementia and respite care. We are incredibly proud of our homes, each with its own unique character. Whether it be in the heart of a bustling city, or a more rural location with extensive, beautifully manicured grounds for a more relaxed way of life. No matter the location, all our homes offer a friendly and supportive environment, built upon our core values of teamwork, care, integrity and respect. Dignity and Respect: You have a right to privacy and to be treated with dignity and respect, always. Independence and Freedom of Choice: We encourage and enable residents to live the life they want to live. Openness and transparency: Decisions about your care are taken together. If there is something you would like, tell us and we will listen. Whilst each home is different, the objective for all Autograph homes is simple: enriching lives. From supporting residents with discreet, compassionate care to maximise their independence, to providing colleagues with a supportive and fulfilling environment in which to work, enriching lives is central to the Autograph philosophy. Care and support are delivered by highly trained and enthusiastic staff, utilising best in class technology to provide outstanding, personalised care in a safe, secure and comfortable setting.
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Claire Stead
Joining Autograph Care as a Human Resources Manager in February 2021, Claire brings a passion for creating an inclusive and open culture and inspiring colleagues along that journey, whilst actively embedding Autograph Care’s core values. Claire has a diverse background, most recently within private and public health care. Claire has lived in and around Sheffield all her life and in her spare time enjoys being outside and going for long walks (especially in the sunshine).
Adam Welsh
Adam joined Autograph Care shortly before the group purchased their first home, Inwood House, in 2019. Adam trained as a commercial lawyer, spending his early career working in London and overseas before re-locating to the North West where he grew up. Whilst the role varies day-to-day, Adam is primarily responsible for supporting sales & marketing activity across the business and identifying other care homes to grow the Group. Adam lives in Manchester with his wife, daughter, and dog ‘Bruno’. He is a keen golfer and likes to spend as much time as possible outdoors, especially in the Lake District.
Chris Storr
Chris joined Autograph Care as Finance Director in March 2019 and was appointed to the role of Managing Director in March 2020. Chris is experienced in multi-site leisure, retail and hospitality management, and previous roles include Financial Controller at Center Parcs and Finance Director at Pontins, Megabowl, and Crown Sports plc - to name a few! Whilst born and bred in Yorkshire, Chris now lives in Derbyshire and enjoys playing cricket and golf in his spare time.
Nikki Ayliff
Nikki has worked in care for over 30 years having a background in learning disabilities and elderly care. Nikki is passionate about the quality and high standards delivered at each of the Autograph homes.
Chris Ball
With over 12 years’ experience of working in care homes, Chris joined Autograph in January 2021 as Chief Executive and is committed to making each of Autograph’s homes an exceptional place to live and work. Chris lives in Yorkshire, and in his spare time he enjoys travelling and getting out and about in the Dales.
Anne Godwin
Anne is a highly experienced care home operator with over 10 years in quality and compliance roles. Anne joined Autograph in September 2021 to take up a new role as Quality and Compliance Manager for the Group, working closely with Nikki our Operations Manager. Anne has previously held similar roles in domiciliary care and care home groups, and adds real depth of knowledge and hands on support to the growing Autograph business.
Neil Todd
Neil has worked in the care sector for 13 years, starting his career as a carer for the local authority before moving into the private sector. Following completion of his level 3 NVQ, he returned to the local authority and worked his way from senior carer to deputy manager before moving into the social work team as a Social Care Coordinator. Neil has extensive turnaround management and operational expertise and joined the Quality team at Autograph in April 2022. In his early caring career Neil was a retained firefighter for 8 years and is a huge fan of motorsports, his favourites being Moto GP and Formula One.
Paul Hunter
Paul is a highly experienced estates manager with over 20 years experience managing procurement and estates functions within multi-site businesses. Paul has ultimate responsibility for ensuring each Autograph home is well maintained and oversees a continuous upgrade program across the group.
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