Radfield Home Care Shrewsbury & Oswestry

We would like to introduce you to Karen, Operations Manager for Radfield Home Care Shrewsbury and Oswestry. Karen supports, manages, guides and directs the care management team and undertakes business development work in the local communities that the office services.

Karen joined Radfield as an Operations Manager in February 2021 having spent over 35 years within the retail and customer service sector, most recently as a department store manager for a well-known high street store. Alongside this, Karen worked with various different charities, befriending societies, community groups and local care homes, making her best placed to take up the role of Operations Manager.

We would like to introduce you to Gemma Baugh, Registered Care Manager for Radfield Home Care Shrewsbury and Oswestry. Gemma is responsible for liaising with clients, families and professionals to manage care needs and staff deployment, the creation and management of the rotas for clients and carers, and fundamentally, the safe running of the office.

Gemma explains her path to Registered Care Manager:

“I am a mother of 6 children, all of which are home-educated, and I previously worked as a vending operator filling the machines in hospitals and HMRC offices. I left to take care of my Nan who moved in with me when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. When my Nan passed away, I went into domiciliary care as I wanted to provide care for people’s loved ones as I did with my Nan. I then moved from Telford to Shrewsbury, where I applied to Radfield to be a Care Professional. I have made some great relationships with both the clients and the other Radfield colleagues. Things really took off from there, and I have had the opportunity to work in our branch office, as the Care Coordinator. And recently I have been fortunate to be appointed as the Care Manager, and all the while, undertaking my Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care alongside this – so there are plenty of opportunities to progress in the Social Care sector.”

Since joining Radfield as a Care Professional back in April 2022, Gemma’s experience and passion have proved so important:

“I feel I have lots of experience within the sector after working in the care sector for some time both personally with my Nan and with a company like Radfield. I’ve been fortunate to be able to work with a wide range of clients and care professionals, understanding their needs, and trying to build fulfilling relationships to ensure the best care for our people.

I have a passion for giving people the best quality of life they can have to be able to live an in-depth, independent life how they want to, especially after having family members go through difficult times and having some unprofessional experiences with other agencies. I always aim for continuity when coordinating our care, maximising our time with our clients and minimising our travel and waiting times.”

We would like to introduce you to Rachel, Recruitment & Training Manager for Shrewsbury & Oswestry.

What is your background prior to joining Radfield?
I have over five years of experience in the health and social care sector. I began my career at Prestige Nursing & Care as a Branch Recruiter in Shrewsbury and Staffordshire, responsible for sourcing and onboarding care professionals. I was later promoted to Talent & Resource Lead at Head Office, managing recruitment for all permanent and fixed-term roles nationwide, including clinical positions, and working closely with branch managers and senior leadership.

Before this, I worked for a specialist education recruitment agency, placing teachers and support staff in schools across Shropshire. This gave me valuable experience with high-volume recruitment, compliance, and building strong relationships in both the education and care sectors.

How has your background prepared you for your new role at RHC?
My experience has given me both sector knowledge and recruitment expertise, which are essential for supporting Radfield Home Care as a high-quality care provider.

What has inspired you to want to be involved in the adult social care sector?
Personal experiences with my own family inspired my career in healthcare. Seeing the skill and compassion of care professionals made me appreciate their profound impact. The positive difference they made motivated me to work in a sector where empathy and expertise can transform lives.

How do you feel your role and your experience will benefit Radfield’s clients?
My professional background and commitment to high standards will help me make a difference for Radfield’s clients. I understand that exceptional care relies on trust, listening, and meeting each person’s unique needs. I am excited to combine my skills with Radfield’s values to ensure clients receive respectful, personalised support and to help make a meaningful impact on their lives.