Special People

As the Owner and CEO of Special People Ltd, I lead a dedicated organisation committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across London and the surrounding areas. With a strong foundation built over nearly 30 years, Special People has grown into a trusted care provider known for reliability, compliance, and genuine compassion.

Since stepping into this leadership role, I’ve focused on continuing the legacy and values established by our founder, Julie Skinner, who led with heart, resilience, and vision. Today, I’m proud to carry that legacy forward, enhancing services, streamlining operations, and building a future-ready organisation capable of adapting to the evolving needs of clients, commissioners, and the wider community.

Our mission is to provide tailored support to children, young adults, and elderly individuals with additional needs, learning disabilities, complex health needs, and social challenges. We do this by investing in our people, maintaining full regulatory compliance, and building strong, long-term partnerships with local authorities, NHS bodies, and private clients.

As a leader, I’m passionate about:

- Strengthening systems for growth and sustainability

- Driving quality improvement and accountability

- Ensuring fair pay and ethical practices across the workforce

- Expanding access to innovative and holistic care

I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, care commissioners, partners, and innovators who share a vision for better health and social care services in the UK.

I’m Angelique, the Safeguarding Lead and Placement & Care Coordinator, and I’ve proudly been part of Special People since 2012.

Over the years, I’ve helped shape our safeguarding culture and have remained deeply committed to ensuring every individual we support is safe, respected, and given the right opportunities to thrive. My role includes overseeing safeguarding policies, providing guidance and training to staff, and making sure our team is confident in identifying and responding to concerns.

I also coordinate specialist care placements, working closely with families, social workers, and professionals to match each person with the most suitable carers and environments. By understanding each client’s unique needs, preferences, and goals, I help create personalised, safe, and positive care experiences.

Whether I’m reviewing care plans, following up on safeguarding queries, or supporting families through complex decisions, my focus is always on protection, well-being, and consistent high-quality care, ensuring every client and family feels supported throughout their journey with us.

I am the Clinical Assessor and Competency Trainer here at Special People.

I ensure that risk assessments and care plans are concise, clear and consistent. I also train our support workers on various clinical topics to ensure they are confident and competent when working with Special People’s vulnerable client base.

I am a newly qualified Learning Disability nurse, and at Special People, I get to use my clinical expertise for the betterment of children and young people with additional needs. It gives me great joy to support the most vulnerable members of our society.

I am the IT Support and Financial Assistant at Special People.

In my role, I ensure that our workers have a smooth and reliable operational system in place and that they remain compliant across all of our platforms and processes. I support both internal teams and frontline workers by resolving technical issues, maintaining system accessibility, and assisting with financial administration where required. I am committed to helping the team deliver high-quality, efficient support services.