James O’Neil – Regional Manager

James has been a Manager within Cygnet Health Care for over five years. James has been involved in the set up and commission of new complex services for people with intellectual disabilities and high support needs. James has worked in the capacity of a Registered Manager and Regional Manager over his time with Cygnet Health Care and currently is the Regional Manager for the North West.

James has a keen interest and passion for developing people, both who we support and team members to achieve their best.

Emma McEvoy – Service Manager

Emma joined Broughton Lodge in 2017 as a bank support worker. Emma has over 15 years’ experience working in learning disability, epilepsy and challenging behaviour services.

Emma has spent the last 2 years of her career in a management role managing a high acuity home within Broughton Lodge and is now a deputy manager of the service, Emma is the services mental health first aider and values ambassador. She has a passion for coaching and mentoring staff to ensure the best care is delivered to residents and focuses a lot of time on staff wellbeing.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys singing and likes to spend time with family and friends.

Annabelle Lee - Deputy Manager

Annabelle joined Broughton Lodge in 2019 as a support worker, this was Annabelle’s first job in social care. Annabelle quickly progressed to senior support worker within her first six months and then joined the management team in October 2022 becoming the Deputy Manager.

Annabelle has a passion for delivering high level, person centred care, while supporting the welfare of staff.

Daniel McGloin - Unit Manager

Daniel has worked at Broughton Lodge since July 2017. This was Daniel’s first job in social care and he previously worked as a teacher. Daniel started as an activity coordinator before senior support worker and then he became Unit manager in September 2021.

Daniel is the reducing restrictive practise lead at Broughton Lodge. Through this he hopes to continue creating an environment where residents are supported to achieve their potential using a personal centred approach, considering each individual’s needs.

Dr Julia Clark - Counselling Psychologist

Julia is a qualified Counselling Psychologist, registered with the HCPC and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society. She has been qualified since 2016, and completed her Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at City University, London. Julia is specialised in Autism assessment and diagnosis, and providing interventions for children and adults with autism and learning disabilities, as well as supporting their families and providing training. She has been working at Broughton Lodge since February 2020.

Julia is passionate about improving the lives of people who have autism and/or a learning disability through the use of a Positive Behaviour Support approach. She is fully invested in demonstrating the Cygnet values here at Broughton Lodge, by showing respect to our residents and ensuring they have the best quality of life possible, and that they are empowered to be as involved in their care as possible.

Kate Bennett - Assistant Psychologist

Kate joined Broughton Lodge as an Assistant Psychologist in August 2022. Prior to this, Kate worked as a Support Worker, supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.Kate has completed her BSc in Psychology at the University of Birmingham in 2020, before going on to complete her MSc in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester.

Kate is passionate about ensuring the residents are offered choice, are able to be involved in their care, and that the support they receive is person-centred.

Charlotte Bailey - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Charlotte is currently working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Cygnet alongside her Occupational Therapy degree. Gaining valuable experience and building core skills alongside her studies. Charlotte appreciates the importance of person centred practice as an Occupational Therapy student. Enabling participation in meaningful activities and promoting independence as much as possible are key motivators to her.

Outside of Cygnet Charlotte likes to unwind by taking long walks in the peak district with her border collie, with essential stops at cafes for cups of tea and slices of cake.