Home Instead (Ipswich, Woodbridge & Felixstowe)

Chris founded Home Instead's Ipswich, Woodbridge & Felixstowe office in 2009. He oversees the leadership and overall direction of the company. With a passion for empowering individuals to fulfil their potential, he is committed to the delivery of high-quality care and an environment in which his employees can thrive.

Chris has many years of management experience and holds a BSc (Hons) Degree and a Master's in Business Administration. He represents twenty other Home Instead offices on the organisation's national Franchise Exchange Council.

Chris enjoys mentoring small enterprises in the local area, is a keen sportsman and is a devoted father to two daughters.

Joanna joined Home Instead in 2012 and is responsible for the overall management of the company, and is the Nominated Individual to the Care regulator (CQC), ensuring compliance and Home Instead's national standards in all aspects of care.

She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and completed an MBA at Suffolk University Business School in 2019. She is also Chair of the Suffolk Care Association and is a member of the Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Board.

Joanna lives with her husband, has three children, two dogs and greatly enjoys singing, sewing, reading, walking and spending time with her family.

Anne joined Home Instead in 2015 as a Care Professional and progressed rapidly through various roles to become Head of Care. She shares the Registered Manager's responsibility with the care regulator (CQC) with our Head of People, Mukti.

As Head of Care, Anne oversees all aspects of our service, ensuring our clients and their families receive the highest quality of service, and the care administrative team in the office are fully supported in their roles. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

Anne enjoys spending time with her family, driving, reading and visiting different places.

Mukti was appointed to the role of HR Officer in September 2016 and was further promoted to 'Head of People' in 2018. Mukti is responsible for overseeing our recruitment and training as well as providing general HR support and advice to the entire business, and proactively enhancing our Care Professionals' experience.

Mukti has several years of managerial experience in the retail sector. Deciding on a change of career, Mukti joined Home Instead initially as a Care Professional in early 2016, before her appointment and subsequent progression in the office team.

Mukti relocated from London to Suffolk in 2012, and she enjoys travelling, socialising and learning about different cultures.

Our Care Professionals and Live-In Care Professionals are employed by us and are positioned right at the heart of our service. They are an incredibly compassionate, dependable and caring group of individuals who come from all walks of life.