A little bit about us
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Karleen Andall
Support Manager – Learning Disabilities & Complex CareKarleen Andall
Support Manager – Learning Disabilities & Complex CareWith over 17 years of experience in Health and Social Care across both the UK and NYC, Karleen brings a strong foundation in advocacy, safeguarding, and frontline support. Her journey began as a part-time support worker during university, inspired by grassroots activism and a deep desire to empower others. Since then, she has worked across mental health, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and modern slavery sectors, holding roles such as Advocate, Exploitation Interventionist, Team Manager and Service Manager.
Beyond Karleen‘s professional life, she is an artist, social media content creator for multiple brands, a proud Notting Hill Carnival band manager, and a cat mum to three. Karleen was drawn to organisations like Sweet Tree for their commitment to values-driven, person-centred care and creative approaches to support.
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Christopher Ritchie
Assistant Support Manager – Learning DisabilitiesChristopher Ritchie
Assistant Support Manager – Learning DisabilitiesChristopher is a dedicated care professional with three years of active experience and a strong academic background in the field. Specialising in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Christopher has worked across various services, from community outreach support to residential complex care services. He prides himself on supporting individuals holistically, leveraging his skills in personal development, positive learning, mental health support, and community integration.
Christopher is passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to be part of their community and build meaningful social support networks. He believes in the power of community involvement and strives to enhance the quality of life for those he supports.
Outside of work, he loves photography and videography and is passionate about psychology and the human mind. Though he considers himself an introvert, Christopher likes engaging with people intellectually and expressively, traveling, and discovering new places.
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Olivia Andrews
Head of Service – Learning Disabilities & Complex CareOlivia Andrews
Head of Service – Learning Disabilities & Complex CareOlivia previously worked for SweetTree for 3 years; before spending time as an Assistant Psychologist with the NHS. She has a background in Psychology with a Masters in Development Disorders and Clinical Practice. Having worked in the healthcare sector for over 10 years, she has experienced a range of settings covering a spectrum of client’s needs and has built up experience from support worker to support manager.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with friends, watching rugby and has been known to dabble with karaoke.
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Yasmin Quinn
Specialist Services Coordinator – North WestYasmin Quinn
Specialist Services Coordinator – North WestYasmin has had over 30 years within Health and Social care predominately Complex Care and Learning Disabilities. Her mother worked as a domestic in a long stay institution in Dartford where they had a day centre for individuals who exhibited behaviours that challenged their service within the hospital setting where Yasmin got a job in the Special care unit.
The outstanding CQC reports impressed her, and she knew that this would be a good service to be joining. Yasmin enjoys matching support staff with potential clients and working in a company that puts the person at the centre of it all with both the support staff and clients.
In her spare time she likes to cycle and spend time with her family.
yasmin.quinn@sweettree.co.uk
