bsegesdy@StyleAcre.org.ukI have the privilege of seeing and hearing about the outstanding support Style Acre provides to people with learning disabilities, autism, and their families. I regularly visit our houses and hubs, spending time with people and carrying out quality audits to understand what we do well and where we can continue to improve. I am passionate about co-production and active support, and I enjoy facilitating the Have a Say Heroes Group and working alongside our Quality Experts. I also support our Operations Team with compliance and CQC requirements. Every day is different, whether I’m visiting and spending time with people, leading on quality initiatives, or taking part in fundraising challenges. Being part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution makes me incredibly proud to work for Style Acre.
My journey began in 1994 as a student on placement at Style Acre residential home in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Over the years, I held a variety of roles and was part of the transition from residential care to supported living and managed the Looking at us project a quality checking service across Oxfordshire. Style Acre has consistently been at the forefront of embracing change and promoting greater independence, choice, and inclusion.
I left Style Acre and studied, travelled, and qualified as a Social Worker before working as a Care Manager for Oxfordshire County Council. Visiting providers across the country gave me a better understanding of outstanding care and support and reinforced my appreciation of Style Acre’s commitment to high-quality. When the opportunity arose to return as Quality Manager, I was delighted to come back to an organisation whose values I truly believe in.