Meet the Team

Rebekah has worked with SweetTree for the past two years as a support worker in the Learning Disabilities and Brain Injury services. Before joining SweetTree, she worked in schools and as a nanny, predominantly supporting children with special educational needs. She also completed a BSc in Psychology. Passionate about improving people’s lives through a holistic and person-centred approach, she believes SweetTree is the perfect place to do this.

She is currently studying an MSc in the Psychodynamics of Human Development in the hopes of becoming a psychotherapist, and her experience working with SweetTree has inspired her to continue progressing within this field.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with friends, travelling, trying new things, and staying active through activities such as swimming and yoga, singing, and anything music-related!

Ella has been working in the care industry for 23 years. As soon as she started in care, she knew this was what she wanted to do. She started as a support worker in domiciliary care and then moved onto working with a client with a brain injury. She then worked in a brain injury unit which she found rewarding and fascinating! She moved into working with clients with spinal injuries in 2015 as a support worker and team leader before taking the role as a care manager. She is currently working toward her level Five in Health and Social care.

Ell has chosen to work with SweetTree due to our passion surrounding good quality care which she feels matches her own ethos.

Travel is Ella’s main passion outside of work and there are still many places on her bucket list! She enjoys socialising with friends and family in her spare time.

Rebekah has worked as a Learning Disabilities & Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions Support Worker for almost 3 years, including one year with SweetTree. Previous to that, she had worked in an adult community mental health service, as a research assistant and as a laboratory assistant. When Rebekah completed her Psychology BSc in 2021 she was fascinated by the neuropsychology modules. She matched this with her love for caring for people and decided to continue this with SweetTree.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with her friends and family, travelling and watching live music.

Chiara started working for SweetTree in 2019 as a Brain Injury support worker. In 2022, she became a Field Supervisor, then Assistant Support Manager, and currently Support Manager for the Brain Injury service (North West). She has a BSc in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (Italy) and a MSc in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (Italy). She volunteered at the local children’s hospital Burlo Garofolo and worked for a charity which supports people with Ms before moving to London in 2016.

Originally from Trieste, Chiara likes to meet new challenges and new people. She loves baking, reading, and going to the theatre.

Sandra has worked in the care industry since 2002, after she came to London from Latvia with a nursing diploma. She has worked both in hospitals and the community, and loves making a difference to people’s lives, no matter how small that difference may be.

Soon after joining SweetTree as a BI support worker Sandra was offered a team leader role on one of the Brain Injury team’s most complex packages. She now works with the team in her current role as a Support Manager.

Sandra says her passion is travelling and learning about our amazing planet. Fun facts: Sandra has reached the summit of Kilimanjaro and has completed a half marathon in under 2hrs! Sandra describes the people at SweetTree as “one big family”.

Isabel started working for SweetTree as a Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions as a Support Manager in September 2021.

She has BSc in Psychology (Spain) and a MSc in Neurosciences and Neuropsychology (United Kingdom). Following her studies she completed an internship in Neuropsychological Unit in Spain, and moved to London in 2015 to pursue her career. Joined the Care Sector in 2017 as a support worker, and then progressed into Field Supervisor, Coordinator and finally into Support Manager; having experience of working with people with dementia, learning disabilities, complex needs, neurological conditions and brain injury.

Originally from Porto, Isabel loves to spend time in nature, with animals and practising yoga. She also has a passion for photography and anything related to Harry Potter – muggles wouldn’t understand this.

Francis has worked his way up through the company as a Support Worker, Coordinator, Senior Coordinator, Support Manager and now as Deputy Service Manager for SweetTree in the past 5 years. Whilst working full time he simultaneously completed a full time MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience achieving distinction, worked as an Assistant Psychologist for complex brain injuries and continues to learn and develop his skills with a goal to begin his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in the near future.

Francis once decided to record how fast he skis and managed to clock 88mph on a blue slope. So it might seem surprising that he has also managed to fall over more times standing still on a pair of skis than he has while in motion.

Alicia has 17 years of dedicated experience in the care industry, serving diverse client demographics. Her steady commitment revolves around enhancing the quality of life for those she cares for. With an extensive background spanning community, supported living, and care homes, Alicia has wholeheartedly embraced the principles of person-centered care.

Beginning her journey as an activities coordinator, she witnessed the transformative power of meaningful engagement. This drove her to expand her impact, fostering independence and overall well-being. Advancing through various roles, from manager to service director, Alicia champions transparency and openness within her teams, safeguarding clients’ safety, engagement, and welfare.