Astor Care & Nursing Agency (Woking, Guildford, Godalming & Farnham)

Ken Lord started the business with the help of a registered Nurse in 1990.

Andrew Lord retired as Registered General Manager in August 2022 but still remains a Director of the Company along with Wendy Lord.

Tracey Lord remains an active Director of the Company running the Finance Department.

Kirsty previously worked as a Manager at a Private Psychiatric Practice for 17 years before joining Astor 8 years ago. She initially worked in the Finance Department and then, with the support of the Personal Development programme, completed her NVQ Level 5 in Adult Social Care to become the Registered Manager at Astor.

Since leaving education Tracy has always worked in Social Care. She completed her Level 5 in Adult Social Care qualification. Tracy joined Astor in May 2005. She completes supervisions, and assessments and monitors the well-being of both Staff and Clients in the Guildford and Godalming area.

Tracy also oversees the arrangements and staffing for our live-in care packages, ensuring that the appropriate placements are made.

Laura joined Astor Care in 2012 as a Health Care Assistant. She worked in that role for several years before coming to work in the office as a Care Coordinator. She has qualified as a Care Trainer and teaches all our in-house courses to our new staff and runs refresher training for our experienced staff. Laura then took on the role of Field Care Supervisor which she has undertaken in conjunction with her training role. Laura has recently passed her Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.

Karen has previously worked at Astor as a Health Care Assistant and Care Coordinator. She now selects candidates for the recruitment process and ensures a smooth induction into Astor. Karen also promotes the services that Astor can offer to potential new Clients.

In the Office both Jo and Chloe (Care Coordinators) support the Field Care Supervisors for all areas covered by Astor. They are the friendly voice at the end of the telephone ensuring Clients and Health Care Assistants are fully supported.

We also have Caroline who is our Advertising and Administration Consultant and she makes sure that all Staff are compliant and liaises with Karen regarding advertising opportunities.