Our Head Office Team

Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.

Blake Parikh

Director & Responsible Individual

Blake joined New Horizons in 2009. Starting off working directly as a key worker with our Young People, Blake then progressed to Management and now oversees Operations as the Operations Director.

Blake has a BA in Accountancy & Finances along with numerous other industry related courses.

Sharron Edwards 

Head of Care
 

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Victoria Barton

HR Manager
 

Victoria joined New Horizons (Stockport) Ltd in July 2009 as an Administrative Assistant and was quickly promoted to PA to the Director. After completing a Level 5 in Business Management Victoria was again promoted to Head of HR.

Victoria also holds CIPD Level 5 Advanced Diploma in HR which gained her Associate CIPD accreditation.

As well as HR, Victoria is also responsible for the tendering of Local Authority contracts, for which we currently have "Preferred Provider" status across the almost the whole of the UK.

Victoria also assists with the strategic development of the organisation.

Bernice Poole

Learning and Development Manager

Bernice has over 14 years experience of working with Children and Young People.

Bernice has vast amounts of experience managing support staff, enabling them to provide outstanding care to the children and young people they support. She is passionate about developing staff to fulfil their role and reach their career aspirations.

Bernice started at New Horizons Stockport in 2019 as a Deputy Manager before moving into a Learning and Development role in 2021. She is responsible for the organisations training and development needs ensuring all staff are equipped to deliver the highest possible care to the children we look after.

Bernice also supports the Operations Director in managing the operational running of the properties.

Our Willowdene Team

Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.

Ian Williams

Registered Manager

Ian has over 12 years of experience in Residential Child Care, focusing on complex behavioral issues and providing therapeutic support for children with challenging and sexualized behaviors. He is an experienced Home Manager with expertise in overseeing therapeutic and crisis childcare services. 

 

Ian holds NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People’s Residential Management) and NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People. 

 

Additionally, he has attended various courses including Radicalization of Young People, First Aid, Child Protection & Safeguarding, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and more.

 

Ian's training also includes working with external partners such as a Missing From Home coordinator, demonstrating his proactive approach to child protection and safety. 

 

His diverse skill set is essential for providing a therapeutic, safe, and nurturing environment for children and young people while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Curtis Jones

Deputy Manager

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New Horizons North Wales Ltd.  Company Number 14708148

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