Amanda Topp - Brain Injury Senior Support Worker

Amanda has been working for SweetTree since July 2007, and moved into the position of Brain Injury Senior Support Worker at the start of 2009. Qualified as a physiotherapist in Australia, Amanda worked in aged care and mental health before coming to London to see more of the world. Travelling, cooking and catching up with friends fills up any spare time she has.  

Andzelika Koman - Care co-ordinator Supervisor

Andzelika first worked for SweetTree as a care assistant and has now taken on a care coordinator role, liaising between the clients, carers and the office team. Andzelika is originally from Poland and enjoys traveling and spending time with her fiends and “two crazy sisters who live in London as well. 

Barry Sweetbaum - Founder

Barry is the founder of SweetTree and is responsible for the company’s business development and corporate affairs. When he is not at SweetTree he enjoys being at home with his wife and two children. 

Bhanu Gorasiya - Assistant Accountant

Bhanu joined SweetTree to take on the payroll, invoices and general accounts. With over 6 years accounts experience Bhanu helped set up new systems to ensure SweetTree’s finance department runs accurately and smoothly at all times. She enjoys speaking to clients and carers on a daily basis and in her spare time likes spending time with her nieces and nephews, travelling, swimming, seeing movies and cooking. 

Dela Begum - Learning Disabilities Service Manager

After joining SweetTree as a carer specialising in supporting people with learning disabilities, Dela became the company’s office manager. In 2004 she left to work in the voluntary sector, managing a home for adults with learning disabilities. She now heads SweetTree’s learning disabilities service. She enjoys shopping and cooking and dislikes cold weather and travelling. 

Dorota Kucala - Senior Office Assistant

Dorota has worked for SweetTree since 2006. She is the Senior Office Assistant and is responsible for administrative tasks across all SweetTree services. She enjoys her work and likes to have everything in order and up to date. She is from Poland and lives in London with her husband and two children. In her free time, she likes visiting London’s museums and doing voluntary work within her Church Community. 

Eva Heinischova - Care Co-ordinator

Eva joined SweetTree recently as a Care-Coordinator, as she has past experience in the role. Her goal is to learn the names of all the clients and carers by heart as she says “from my experience this is very important to be successful in this job.” Eva is from the Czech Republic and enjoys cooking and reading.  

Helen Johnson (RMN) - Care Manager of Dementia Services

Helen is a qualified Nurse and has recently joined the team at Sweettree as Care Manager/Dementia Specialist
She has Community Psychiatric Nurse and Day Hospital experience caring for people with dementia and their families and passionately believes in quality of life.
Helen is also a qualified Emergency Ambulance Technician having spent nearly 5 years with the Ambulance Service. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her three daughters and her new grandson, reading, walking cooking, and visiting places of interest.
 

Jake Dane - Brain Injury Care Supervisor

Jake is originally from New Zealand and has recently taken on an administration role in the office, but is also a support worker for SweetTree’s Brain Injury Service helping people to access the community and achieve their goals. In his spare time Jake likes to travel and play his guitar.  

John Coleby - Chief Executive

John Coleby joined the team in February 2009. He will be managing operations at SweetTree, focusing on ways to maintain and build upon the quality of services offered. Outside of work, John is a keen sportsman. He enjoys cycling, mountain walking, and will often be found on the rugby pitch overseeing matches as the referee! John also enjoys visiting the cinema and reading when he has the time. John is married with two children.
 

Justin Burmeister - Brain Injury Service Manager

Justin joined SweetTree to co-ordinate and oversee the support provided to clients with brain injuries. He has many years experience in helping brain injured people improve their quality of life, and has a particular interest in rehabilitation and supporting people keen to return to work or participate in volunteer programmes. He enjoys travelling. 

Karolina Koman - Brain Injury Care co-ordinator

Karolina joined the Brain Injury Team in March 2009. She previously worked as a Sweettree Care Assistant and Care Co-ordinator for the General Service. Karolina completed Music Education with Special Care Education in Poland and moved to London 4 years ago. She is interested in Psychology and Music Therapy; loves music, live performances and gigs. She also enjoys singing and is currently learning to dance Lambada. She finds inspiration in travelling to amazing places especially under the sun. 

Magda Dyson - Care Co-ordinator

Magda joined SweetTree as a Carer, before becoming a Care Co-ordinator. She is from Poland, where she completed a Masters of Philosophy and Social Education. She enjoys spending time with her husband and young son. 

Mira Kubiec - Nowckowska -Human Resources Manager

Mira has been a SweetTree carer and office manager and she is now responsible for supporting carers through the recruitment process. A qualified accountant in Poland, she is married and enjoys travelling. 

Nicki Bones (RMN) - Director of Operations

Nicki was one of SweetTree’s founding members. She has developed and managed the training and quality assurance processes at SweetTree and has now taken on the role of Director of Operations. Nicki is a qualified nurse, moving/handling trainer, and NVQ assessor. She is married to Phil and they have two children.
 

Phil Bones - Driver/Handyman/Telecare Technician

Phil’s roles at SweetTree are various and diverse, but he spends much of his time helping clients with DIY around the house or driving them to appointments or shopping. He is also responsible for installing and maintaining SweetTree’s Telecare support. He is married to Nicki and is a passionate golfer.
 

Rebecca Pearson - Communications Manager

Rebecca joined the SweetTree team in November 2008, having graduated in 2007 with a BA in Theatre Studies from Lancaster University. She is responsible for the coordination of SweetTree’s communications between team members, clients and the wider community. She will also be working closely with both Barry and Nicki, supporting them in their daily tasks. Rebecca enjoys the theatre, playing sport and most importantly, socialising! 

Sally Evans - Financial Controller

With over eight years experience in commercial finance, Sally manages SweetTree’s accounts department. She enjoys reading, studying Danish, and spending time with her family.  

Sandy Seymour (RGN, NDN) - Care Manager

A nurse and qualified moving/ handling assessor, Sandy carries out client assessments, reassessments and follow-up visits. She advises clients and their families on clinical issues as well as providing staff supervision and appraisals. Her main focus is northeast, southeast and east London. Sandy is married with two grown-up children, and she enjoys travelling, cooking and family time. 

Sharon Horvath - Care Supervisor

As a senior member of the care team, Sharon oversees the care and support provided for clients and their relatives in the Central London area. She is a qualified moving/handling trainer and this brings her into contact with a wide variety of clients and carers. A keen cat lover, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. 

Sian King - Registered Manager

Sian has seven years experience as Registered Manager having acheived her Registered Manager's Award in December 2005. Sian has much experience working in an Assited Living/Domiciliary Care environment. Since joining SweetTree in December 2006 Sian has handled the recruitment and development of our care team to ensure that working with SweetTree is a life-changing experience – for carers as well as clients. Sian also oversees CSCI insepctions and regulatory issues. She loves drawing and has created most of the cards we send out.