Admin Team
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My name is Natalie Corbin. I joined Options in July 2010 as Finance Manager. I have been an accountant for 11 years working for a multinational pharmaceutical company and more recently with a small training charity. I’m hoping to qualify shortly with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants when I pass my final exam of 17! I live in Liverpool with my partner Gary and our son Stephen, who is almost two. In my spare time I enjoy watching Liverpool, swimming and going for lots of family days out. |
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My name is Derek Lloyd. I joined Options in Summer 2002 as an Outreach Support Worker until Autumn 2003 when I moved “inside” to become Finance Assistant and later Finance Officer. I’m married to Maria and we have a cat called Marley, I think he only stays because has trouble with the ring – pulls on the Whiskas tins! For recreation Maria and I enjoy camping weekends and walking in North Wales, when the weather permits. |
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Hi “Carmel speaking” is what you will hear if you call Options Monday to Wednesday as chances are you’ll be greeted by me. I will do my best to help you in any way I can. I am half of the reception team of two, my other half is Janet. I’ve been working for Options since the last Millennium! (1999). In my ‘other life’ I am a bit of a concert goer, and love being either in my garden or rambling round the countryside. |
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Hi I’m Janet I have worked in Options for 9 years. I work on reception on Monday, Thursday and Friday. I am the practicing Zumba dancer of Options and I also put my legs over my head in my Pilates and Yoga class (how many of you can do that?) I love going on holiday with my partner and two daughters to hot climates. |
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I’m Sharon Walsh and I am the Personnel Officer at Options. I have worked at Options now for over 10 years. I live on the Wirral with my husband Martin and our dog Misty. In my spare time I enjoy crafting and making cards, reading and watching movies. |
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I’m Rolf Groth. I was born in Philadelphia and moved to England in 1990. I joined Options in 1995 as support worker and was promoted to Team Leader in 1997 and then to Development Manager in 2005 and my role is now Quality Lead. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and listening to music. I am an avid reader especially political biographies. |
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Hi my name is Faye Tattan and I am Training Co-ordinator at Options. My role is to deal with all staff training needs from arranging the courses to updating staff training records. I enjoy going on weekends away, watching films and drawing. I attend an evening course studying Fashion as a hobby and love to design dresses. |
Leadership Team
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Hi I’m Richard, Chief Executive and chief mug washer for Options. I have worked with people with disabilities since school (a very long time ago) and have worked as a Chief Executive for 17 years, plus 5 years with Paradigm, a consultancy and training agency. I am passionate about small agencies providing great support. As Chief Executive I report to the trustees and have overall responsibility for the effective running of Options. I am a keen supporter of Tranmere Rovers and I am currently fighting the middle aged bulge and a receding hairline. Married with one wife and two sons I live on the Wirral. |
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My name is Teresa Leigh and I am PA to the Chief Executive. I have been with Options for 4 years now and enjoying my role very much. I try my best to make things run as smoothly as possible on a day to day basis. I live on the Wirral with my husband Mark and our dog Marley. I have one daughter Danielle who works for Monarch Airlines and I have three granddaughters and one grandson. |
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My name is Sharon Smith and I am a Development Manager at Options. I am responsible for overseeing Outreach Services and ensuring the provision of the support we provide in Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and Wirral. I have worked for Options for 10 years and started my role as a support worker. I was a Team Leader for 3 years and have been a Development Manager for 5. I have an NVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management and I am the family lead within Options. I live in Liverpool with my husband Mark and son Jacob who is 5 years old. All my spare time is spent entertaining him. |
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My name is Marie Binns. I have worked for Options for 16 years initially as Team Leader and currently as a Development Manager. I have a QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. I am also Safeguarding lead within Options and facilitate staff training in this. I have two children Lauren and Liam. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children and going on holidays. |
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My name is Ann Burke and I have worked for Options for 4 years. I am currently a Development Manager in Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral and I take the lead on Inclusion. I have a Diploma in Psycho- Dynamic Counselling and a post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. In my spare time I like socializing with friends and travelling particularly to destinations which involve experiencing different cultures. |
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My name is Gemma Homan. I have been with Options for 6 years, starting as a support worker and then became a Team Leader. My role now is Special Projects Manager. My main focus is Personalisation with other projects alongside. I qualified in 2008 with a BA honours degree in Disability Studies with Advanced Study of Early Years. I also have a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. I enjoy travelling, socialising and going to watch Everton win – which is pretty much all the time! |
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My name is Maria Steele. I have worked part time for Options for 14 years, as a support worker, Team Leader and now a Development Manager. I also take responsibility for ‘Just Enough Support’ within Options. I have a Post Graduate Degree in Leadership and Management and also a BA Hons in Health Studies. I have four children, Louise, Gerry, Sophie and Lucy. In my spare time I enjoy reading the odd book. |
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Hi, my name is Barry Devine. I’ve worked at Options for over 11 years, since I was a young boy, honest! I’m now a Development Manager for services in Liverpool and Wirral and a member of the Inclusion Team. Over the 9 years I’ve worked in loads of different roles and supported many different people, each person I’ve worked alongside have taught me something new. I have a QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management. In the rest of my time I enjoy being around people, cooking (I do a mean BBQ), reading, nosing around and travelling. I met my wife Karla whilst travelling through Canada in 2003, she’s still getting used to living with me in Liverpool along with Corbett the dog. |
Trustees
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Brian Simpson – Chair of trustees. I have worked in some form of human services for most of my adult life including teaching, employment support, support work for people with learning disabilities and supported employment. I am currently the Business Development Manager for Neurosupport – a voluntary sector organisation offering information support and advice to people affected by neurological conditions and brain injuries. I started work with Neurosupport in 1996 as a guidance worker. I have been involved with Options almost since the beginning, joined the board in 1995 and have been chair for most of that time. I am deeply committed to the values of Options and always strive to ensure that Options lives by those values. |
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Hi Louise Barry here, I have worked in the field of disability issues for the past 22 years and am driven to improving choice and service provision for disabled people. For the past nine years I have been Chief Executive of Merseyside Disability Federation working alongside groups of and for disabled people on Merseyside. I am proud to be a trustee of Options and have been on the Board for seven years (with a short break for childbirth!) and have the challenging role of supervising Richard as Chief Executive. I have 2 young children and alongside my husband enjoy the challenges and rewards that juggling their social lives brings. |
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Hi I’m Julia Erksine, I have been a trustee of Options for 6 years and was delighted as a family member and as an advocate for people with disabilities to join such a progressive organisation. As manager of Merseyside Partners in Policymaking I am passionate about people with disabilities having the lives they choose, great support providers and families being really listened to. I also work for the North West Training and Development Team providing training and support to help anyone who needs it with help to get things right. That often means tussling with bureaucracy and ineffectiveness. I aim to ensure Options delivers on its values and stays true to its mission. Outside of work I’m a full-time mum facing the challenge of nurturing 3 gorgeous but typically challenging young women. |
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I’m Nikki Daley, the most recent person to join the trustees. My paid employment is as Chief Executive of Expanding Horizons Merseyside. I hope I can bring my knowledge of multi-agency working, managing third sector organisations and of funding opportunities to Options. Working in the voluntary sector is becoming ever more complex and I aim to bring clarity of thinking and purpose to Options. I’d like to be able to both support senior managers and ask the challenging questions that helps Options to provide great support. My passion outside of work is running so if you are lining up for a 10k we might bump into each other. |
