Home Straight Partnership Ltd

Hi I’m Jos. I am the Live-in Care manager for Home Straight. I have worked for Home Straight for over 4 years as a carer, alongside completing my nursing degree.

I am now a qualified mental health and adult nurse, and I work for Home Straight full-time, coordinating Mediation and First aid training also.

I am launching the Live-In services, expanding our current business within Rutland. I am passionate about person-centred care and believe that keeping people cared for and safe in their own homes is the best, and I am proud to work for a company that enables this, bettering people’s lives and the local community.

Seventeen years ago, I founded Home Straight with a vision rooted in community, creativity, and commitment. Having grown up in Rutland and raised my family here, I understand the unique rhythm and resilience of rural life. That deep connection to the local landscape and its people continues to shape everything I do.

I’m proud of what the business has become—built from the ground up with passion, perseverance, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Over the years, it has grown alongside me, evolving with the needs of our clients while staying true to its original values.

Outside of work, I find inspiration in travel, photography, and the natural beauty of our local nature reserves. I’m also an avid drawer and painter, always seeking new ways to express creativity and stay connected to the world around me.

We started Home Straight in 2008, providing support to people in their own homes. As the business has grown and our clients have grown older we have developed with them to provide personal care, and companionship and have specialised in dementia support.

I spent several years working in HR, Training, Marketing and business development.

I’ve always believed that organisations succeed when there is a happy, well-trained team in place.
My career has always centred around supporting and nurturing people.

I founded the company with Georgie and the two of us began by helping clients directly, cleaning, cooking, gardening and companionship. As Home Straight has grown our roles have changed.

As Managing Director, I am responsible for the business strategy ensuring that we have the right skills, knowledge and investment in place to serve the growing needs of our clients.

Tony, my husband, and I between us have lots of children and grandchildren, 2 dogs and a very old house that we are renovating. When I do get spare time, I like to try and keep fit we run a couple of times a week and practice pilates and yoga. Reading is a great escape for me and I am a member of two book clubs. I love cooking and spending time with my family, friends and my two dogs Digby an Italian Spinone and Twiggy a Weimaraner.

What do I love about my job? The people. Knowing that I have made a positive difference in someone’s life.
Sorting out problems and dealing with the day-to-day challenges that emerge in the world of care. Networking and building knowledge keeps me motivated and care is such an interesting line of work.

Nurturing, making the tea and having a jolly good laugh with my teammates.

My friends would describe me as funny, clever, focused, kind, hardworking, non-judgmental, constant, stubborn, easy-going, welcoming, forgiving, empathic, and beautiful inside and out!! (Stubborn was a shock to me)!

I joined Home Straight originally as a carer, and now I manage the rotas. If you call us to discuss your invoice or rota it is often me you will speak to.

I live locally with my family and my dog. I enjoy gardening and walking and spending time with my family.

I began my journey with Home Straight as a cleaner, and now I’m thrilled to be serving as their Community Engagement Officer. I’m passionate about connecting with our community, empowering individuals to realise they can receive exceptional care at home, and showcasing the amazing work we do.

When I’m not championing Home Straight, you can find me enjoying the great outdoors at local parks or having fun in soft play with my son.

I’m Amander, and I work part-time as a Community Engagement Officer for Home Straight and have been with the company for six months.

My role is to spread the word within the wider community in Rutland about home care in general. As part of the community team, we set up and attend as many events as possible across the region to let people know about the services Home Straight offers. Our goal is always to support Rutland people to live well at home for as long as possible.

You’ll find us handing out our goody bags and leaflets at all kinds of community events and at venues like garden centres, village halls, churches, markets, street fairs and much more.