Meet the team
The people from Your Autumn Years who may visit you at home. Photographs and more of the team will be added here soon.
Samantha Brown
Registered Care Manager & Co-Director
Samantha Brown is an experienced and compassionate health and social care professional whose career has been driven by a genuine passion for supporting individuals to live with dignity, independence, and comfort throughout all stages of life. End-of-life care has always been a particular vocation for Samantha, and she has dedicated a significant part of her career to ensuring that individuals and their families receive the highest standards of person-centred, compassionate care during some of life's most challenging moments.
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Samantha has successfully achieved nationally recognised qualifications in Health and Social Care and has built extensive practical experience across a wide range of care settings. Throughout her career, she has developed substantial expertise in complex care, palliative care, dementia care, safeguarding, care planning, risk assessment, medication management, and the delivery of personalised support within community settings.
As a Registered Care Manager and Co-Director of Your Autumn Years Ltd, Samantha is responsible for overseeing the quality, safety, and effectiveness of care services. She works closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure care is tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, and wishes. Her leadership promotes a culture of compassion, respect, dignity, and continuous improvement.
Samantha has extensive experience in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing robust care plans, managing multidisciplinary relationships, supporting families through difficult transitions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. She is committed to maintaining high standards of care delivery whilst supporting and mentoring staff to develop their skills, confidence, and professional competence.
Her particular strength lies in recognising the individuality of each person she supports. Samantha firmly believes that outstanding care is built upon meaningful relationships, effective communication, and a deep understanding of what matters most to each individual and their loved ones.
As both a Registered Manager and Co-Director, Samantha continues to champion excellence in community care, with a strong focus on delivering safe, responsive, and compassionate services that enable people to remain comfortable and supported within their own homes.
Areas of Expertise
- Registered Care Management
- End-of-Life and Palliative Care
- Complex Care Management
- Dementia Care
- Safeguarding Adults
- Risk Assessment and Care Planning
- Medication Management
- Staff Supervision, Mentoring and Development
- Quality Assurance and Governance
- Person-Centred Care Delivery
- Family Support and Advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance and Best Practice
Samantha's dedication, leadership, and commitment to improving the lives of those she supports continue to be at the heart of the values and standards upheld by Your Autumn Years Ltd.
Sarah Angela Ageros
Staff Trainer and Learning & Development Lead
Sarah Angela Ageros is an experienced and dedicated health and social care professional with a strong commitment to developing excellence within the care sector. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualification, and an A1 Assessor Award in Health and Social Care.
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Sarah has extensive experience in education, mentoring, assessment, and workforce development. She has delivered presentations and educational sessions at Lancaster and Morecambe College, supporting individuals who aspired to enter the community care sector. Through her guidance, mentorship, and encouragement, many learners have progressed to successful careers in nursing, paramedicine, teaching, and other health and social care professions.
A passionate advocate for safeguarding, Sarah is a Safeguarding Champion and actively promotes safe, person-centred, and high-quality care practices. She is also a qualified Train the Trainer practitioner within health and social care, enabling her to develop and deliver professional training programmes that support staff competency, confidence, and compliance.
One of Sarah's particular areas of expertise is end-of-life care. Her journey in this field began when she achieved qualification on the End of Life Care Pathway at the time it was first introduced. Since then, she has been committed to supporting individuals receiving palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, dignity, respect, and an unwavering focus on the individual's wishes and quality of life.
Throughout her career, Sarah has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning. Her knowledge, practical experience, and dedication to nurturing others have made a significant contribution to the development of care professionals and the delivery of outstanding care within the community.
Key Qualifications and Expertise
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- A1 Assessor Award in Health and Social Care
- Train the Trainer Qualification
- End of Life Care Pathway Qualification (achieved during the initial implementation of the pathway)
- Safeguarding Champion
- Extensive experience in mentoring, coaching, staff development, and competency assessment
- Specialist knowledge in community care, palliative care, and person-centred care planning
- Experienced presenter and educator within health and social care settings
Sarah's passion remains centred on empowering care professionals, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring that individuals receiving support are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect at every stage of their care journey.
Lewis Ageros
Staff Manager
Lewis left college in 2020 and joined the Your Autumn Years team as an office administrator. Through his hard work and commitment, he has gone on to become Staff Manager.
Join our team
If you are interested in joining the team, please get in touch. [Details of vacancies, to confirm.]
Talk to us
If you would like to talk about care, or about joining the team, please get in touch.
Telephone
01524 416546
Address
1a Sugham Lane, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2DR