Right at Home (Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan)

Hello, I am Joe Guishard – Owner of Right at Home, Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan.

I am very proud of being the first Right at Home provider of care to the seniors in the Welsh Principality. I was born in Cardiff and have lived here all my life, so it gives me a feeling of great pride that I can now offer a service to the community that has helped look after me.

Prior to opening this company, I was a serving police officer for 6 years, wearing shoe leather in Cardiff. On my “off duty” days, I spent many hours supporting my elderly grandparents in a multitude of areas. These include practical tasks such as gardening and cooking, but also engaging in long fascinating conversations with my grandma about the ‘good old days’. I knew should they want care in their own homes, later on in life where family or loved ones were not able to help, then I would want them to have the quality of care that they deserve. I came to realise that by opening Right at Home in Cardiff and Newport I would be able to offer this quality care, and also ensure that other seniors or vulnerable adults looking for similar quality services could rely on me and my company.

Hi, my name is Holly, I have worked in care for almost ten years, starting my care journey with Right At Home when I was in university studying Education. I began as a carer and progressed through the company, firstly as admin then co-ordinator, to Registered Manager.

I left for a short time after having my daughter, to work in another domiciliary care agency as their Networking Officer, before now returning to my roots with Right At Home.

I have two young children – an 8-month-old son and a 2 ½-year-old daughter, so when I am not at work I am generally chasing them around, stopping the baby from dribbling on the toddler or stopping the toddler from throwing things at the baby. When I am not wrestling with the children, I prefer to spend my time outdoors, walking with my dog, relaxing in the garden with a book, or trying and failing to grow things in my allotment.

I working in the care industry because I want to make a difference! I enjoy meeting people and doing what I can to ensure they have the best day possible.

I am really excited to be back as part of the Right At Home team, and I am looking forward to catching up with those I have worked with previously, and getting to know staff I have not met yet.

Hi, my name is Becky.

I started working for Right at Home 1 year ago, I have worked in Health and Social care for 9 years, mainly in domiciliary care. My passion is providing quality care and being in my role allows me to make sure all of our clients have the care they want and deserve.

I have a Frenchie called Millie who rules our lives. In my spare time, I like to go out for meals (has to be steak). I enjoy going to concerts and socialising with my family, boyfriend and friends.

I am always available to discuss any questions you may have and can be contacted by phone during office hours or by email.

Hi, I'm Vicky, and I've recently joined the team as an Admin Assistant.

With over 15 years of experience in the care industry, I began as a carer and progressed to become a care coordinator. However, my true passion has always been in administration and compliance.

I've attained my QCF Level 5 and continuously pursue professional development through various training programs and courses.

I'm thrilled to be part of the Right at Home team, sharing the same values and passion for delivering high-quality services.

Outside of work, I'm happily married to Darren, and together, we care for our pug named Zeus.

During my free time, I cherish long walks, gardening, reading, and spending precious moments with my family and friends.

Hi, I'm Niki and I've recently joined the team as a Field Care Supervisor for the Bridgend and Vale area.

I recently worked for Welsh Blood Service for 7 years as an associate practitioner, this required me to work alongside scientists and medics to ensure that patients across Wales always received the best quality blood components. However, my true passion has always been working out in the community with a fantastic team, delivering the best service and support to people who need it.

I'm thrilled to be part of the Right at Home team, sharing the same values and passion for delivering high-quality services.

Outside of work, I am kept busy with two sausage dogs and two children who love their sport, my daughter represented Wales last year out in Portugal winning a silver medal.

During my free time, I enjoy mountain walks, spending time with friends and family, drinking gin and reading.

Hello, I’m Annie! I’ve worked in care for almost 13 years, and my journey has been an incredible one. I originally started looking for part-time work that fit around my family, and that’s when I joined Right at Home as a Carer. From there, I progressed to Senior Carer, then Community Lead, and eventually began training new starters—something I truly loved.

After gaining more experience, I moved into the office to work alongside the compliance team as a Field Care Supervisor. I later took on a managerial role outside of Right at Home to further develop my skills, but now, I’m beyond excited to be back where it all started!

I’m thrilled to join the Bridgend team and can’t wait to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate group of people.

Outside of work, I love to stay active. Running is a big passion of mine, and I’ve recently joined a running group, which has been so much fun!

Hi,

My name is Rebecca; Becky or Beck to friends and Boo to my family! I started out my career working in retail for Mitchells and Butlers at the age of 16. I became the Manager of my first Vintage Inn at 24 and have always loved the excitement of running a busy pub, providing great customer service and meeting new people.

Another passion of mine is foreign language and culture. I gained a degree in English and Hispanic studies and I spent a year living in Spain. This led me to a role teaching Spanish to young children in schools and other educational settings, inspiring them to learn and grow for 8 years.

In 2020 when the Covid Pandemic hit, pubs and schools closed and I was left with the daunting prospect of a change in career. By nature, I like to keep busy and to feel useful. I felt that during such a difficult time, I wanted to help people and give back to the community. I applied for a position with Right at Home Cardiff and Newport…and I have never looked back!

I have been with the company for 4 years and I can honestly say I have loved every minute! We share the same passion and values; helping people to live fulfilling and dignified lives within their own homes and providing quality person centred care. Although challenging at times, I have found this job to be enriching and rewarding and I have met some amazing people along the way. Over time, I have progressed to the position of Community Lead in the Newport area and then in Bridgend where I moved in September 2024.

I have enjoyed getting to know all of our wonderful clients and our fantastic Care team. I look forward to embarking on this new chapter as Field Care Supervisor for Right at Home Bridgend and Vale and strive to help it to reach its potential of being the absolute best provider of Care around! I am excited to see where this journey will take me.

When I am not working, I enjoy walks with my partner, cooking, going to gym, musical theatre and singing. I have been with my choir Allegra for nearly 15 years and enjoy performing in concerts and competitions.