Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire

Matthew holds a vast amount of experience in the care sector. After qualifying in 2012 as an Occupational Therapist, he has worked in a variety of community based roles in both the NHS and private sector and more recently has been the manager of Harrogate and Ripon’s community nursing and therapy teams.

Not only is Matthew a health care professional, but he is also a proud husband of a registered nurse. Health care is their family business, and Matthew is not only passionate about providing quality client centred care but also dedicated to providing a market-leading workplace for carers.

Matthew has always been committed and passionate about providing high quality care to individuals, however, he is always keen to look at new ways of enhancing and enriching people’s lives and creating memories that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Liz has 20 years of experience working in the care sector in a variety of roles including volunteer, support worker, senior support worker and in 2006 became the registered manager of a residential home for adults with learning disabilities. This position afforded Liz the opportunity to really make a difference to the residents and staff by ensuring they were at the heart of everything they did.

Liz joined Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby and North Yorkshire in March 2018 as she felt it was time for a new challenge and had heard very positive feedback about Radfield.

Liz explains, “My aim is to support the growth of the business whilst maintaining the ‘family values’ that Radfield Home Care pride themselves on, and continuing to develop a highly skilled staff team who deliver high quality, personalised care."

Outside of work Liz enjoys cooking, spending time with her partner and their daughter and catching up with friends and family.

Leah has worked in the care sector for almost 10 years, working mainly as a support worker. Leah also has experience working in many different care environments, supporting people who live with dementia, learning disabilities, complex needs, challenging behaviour and mental health needs.

Leah explains, “After having my son and going back to work part-time for just over a year I decided it was time for a new challenge and progress my career in the care sector.”

Leah joined Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby and North Yorkshire in July 2018 as a care supervisor and a few months into that role, progressed to care coordinator and then Deputy Manager completing her ‘Assessors Award’ soon after.

Leah explains, “I am passionate about supporting people to stay in their own homes as long as possible and the care we provide is second to none! It was the best decision I made joining Radfield Home Care as the training has been the best I have ever had, and I am learning new skills all the time.”

Leah oversees the timings and quality of care delivered to our clients and ensures that everything is working smoothly.

What was your background before joining Radfield?
I have extensive experience in operational roles across the retail and hospitality sectors, with a proven track record of streamlining processes, driving marketing initiatives, and consistently achieving sales growth.

How has your background prepared you for your new role at RHC?
My background has given me a strong foundation to support Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire in expanding our client base. I’m passionate about refining our marketing approach, ensuring our message reaches those who truly need our personalised home care services.

What has inspired you to want to be involved in the adult social care sector?
Seeing my grandma transition from independence to relying on others gave me a deep appreciation for the importance of quality care. The support she received was essential in helping her continue to enjoy life to the fullest, despite the changes she faced. This experience has inspired me to be part of a service that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

How do you feel your role and your experience will benefit Radfield’s clients?
By focusing on efficiency and reaching the right audience—not only potential clients but also future Care Professionals—we can showcase the outstanding care we provide at Radfield Home Care Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire. This approach supports our mission of helping people age well while staying connected to what matters most in their lives.