About us – Bexley Mencap

Meet the Team

Adam – Membership and Engagement Officer

I started working at Bexley Mencap in 2017. I speak up for people with Learning Disability as I understand, I am sympathetic & I like to make people smile. I work with the partnership board, Mencap’s Members Voice, TFL, also doing easy read, going to GP’s & teaching nurses at University of Greenwich.
I like socialising, video games, meals out & Facebook.
Fun Fact: In 2019 I went to the Houses of Parliament speaking to 80 MPs about learning disabilities and PIP payments

Diane – Support Worker

I’ve only had 2 jobs; Barclays Bank, I started in 1980 and worked there for 34 years. I officially become a member of staff at Bexley Mencap April 2015 (although I started in Nov 2014)
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, anything involving art/crafts
Fun Fact: Pass the Dutchie by Music Youth is my go to Karaoke song

Gemma – Support Worker

I have supported people with learning disabilities for 17 years. I have managed supported living services and a day centre.
I enjoy reading, spending time with family, going out with my friends.
Fun fact: I love the theatre! I wish that I could sing and act so I could be a part of it!

Jane – Self-Advocacy Worker and Trusted Partner

Kara – Chief Executive

Before working at Bexley Mencap I worked at Bexley SNAP and BVSC. I’ve worked with disabled people for over 20 years now because it was my first job and I loved it so carried on.
I enjoy spending time with my family, going to see musicals and started to really enjoy gardening during the pandemic (I’m just not very good at it!)
Fun fact – I lived and worked in Austria for 5 years and loved being out in the snow even though I hate being cold!

Kathryn – Family Support Co-ordinator and Trusted Partner

Kayleigh – Trusted Partner

Kim – Support Worker

I worked for local government for 37 years, in various roles but last few years was a licensing office which even included dangerous wild animals! I was also a dinner lady & joined Bexley Mencap September 2017 as a support worker.
My main hobby is family history & I have traced one part of my family back to the 1600s.
Fun Fact: I like making people laugh & have been told quite a few times that I should be a comedian …..well there is still time

Lorraine – Changing Places Administrator

I started working for Bexley Mencap in August 2021
I like singing & Strictly Come Dancing
Fun fact: I went to Turkey recently which was the first time I have flown on a plane

Neil – Support Worker

I am from Eltham and I ran a business selling Greeting cards and stationery.
I like meeting friends and going out to restaurants, reading history books and going on holiday!
Fun fact: I actually enjoy housework!

Nick – Income and Development Officer

I worked as a HR Manager in the NHS and was a volunteer with Bexley Mencap for 6 years before I joined as a paid member of staff.
I am an active runner and member of 2 local running groups and have run 12 marathons in all and loads of half marathons.
Fun fact: I have climbed the highest mountain in England (Scafell Pike) Wales (Snowdonia) and Scotland (Ben Nevis) but I’m still afraid of heights!

Rachel – Support Worker

Rob – Cleaner

I have had various jobs; being a welder, gardener, and I have worked with Bexley Mencap for 7 years
I like all sports and support Arsenal Men’s & Ladies football club. I like all music and love live gigs.
Fun fact: I did the Santa Fun Run 2019 in which I dressed up as Santa. I look forward to doing it again as really enjoyed it!

Scott – Community Support Manager

I have been supporting adults with learning disabilities for 13 ½ years – helping people to learn new skills and improve their confidence makes me very happy
I like playing and watching football, socialising and films (especially Star Wars!)
Fun fact: Using only my face and neck movements, I can get a Pringle from my forehead in to my mouth in just a few seconds!

Seryna – Administrator

I have had various jobs over the years: printer, butcher, 10 years working at Dartford swimming pool & then 6 years at Aldi. Bexley Mencap has been the most rewarding.
I like to make people laugh, as laughter is a good therapy. I also like to have PJ days watching box sets.
Fun fact: I am a bit of a plane spotter & know of some good spots to get a great view 🙂

Sharon – Support Worker

I have experience working alongside children with Down syndrome and in different mental health professional roles. I have recently joined Bexley Mencap and I am enjoying this new journey in my career.
I enjoy spending quality time with family, have a fondness for dogs, love shopping, listening to Bollywood music, exploring new places and trying different foods.
Fun fact: I’ve got a weakness for all things sweet!

Simon – Access to Health Project Co-ordinator

I have worked alongside people with a learning disability and their families for 42 years. Its has been a large part of my life and I have met some fantastic people along the way.
I enjoy tennis, antiques and boot fayres.
Fun fact: My most embarrassing moment was when I dropped a piece of pottery on the antiques roadshow. It smashed into a thousand pieces so I will never know if it was worth a fortune. Luckily the clip never made it past the cutting room floor!

Steve – Operations Manager

Vikki – Support Worker

As a creative person with bundles of energy, I have enjoyed many different jobs in my lifetime. Working in brand design in Pimlico/London was an eye opening experience! But not half as much fun as we have here at Mencap.
I love to run, really far, really high, through the mud, along the sand. It makes me feel so free and I am always planning the next race or adventure.
Fun fact: The most bizarre feeling I have experienced is whilst I was riding a horse through deep water, who then began to swim with me on his back and then a manatee swam past us!