senior leadership team

Sue Marcroft

Sue Marcroft

Director

Sue has worked in care for more than 40 years and plays a central role in how MSW is run day to day. As Director, she oversees the quality and safety of our services and makes sure the support we provide meets each person’s needs.

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Sue leads with passion, professionalism and a personal touch, bringing together her extensive experience with a clear commitment to high-quality, reliable care. She is also MSW’s Responsible Individual and Safeguarding Lead, with overall responsibility for governance, compliance and safeguarding practice.

She holds a master’s degree in business management, a Level 5 in Health & Social Care, and is qualified to teach and train adults. Sue’s leadership and sector knowledge help shape the family-run, people-focused approach that guides MSW.

Alex Hodgkinson

Alex Hodgkinson

Director and Onboarding and Development Manager

Alex has worked in health and social care for over 20 years, with a background in Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets, and local authority assessment and review work. She also held Trusted Assessor status, giving her strong practical insight into equipment and support planning.

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Alex leads the onboarding of new care packages and focuses on developing the business, improving systems, and making positive changes that benefit both staff and the people we support. She is AAT-qualified and also serves as the company’s Finance Director, bringing together financial oversight and hands-on sector experience to help keep MSW running as a steady, family-led service.

Lucy Marcroft

Lucy Marcroft

Registered Manager, MSW Provider

Lucy has more than 15 years’ experience supporting people with complex needs, and she plays a key role in staff development and wellbeing at MSW. Now our Registered Manager, she oversees the service at provider level, ensuring quality, consistency and a calm, supportive approach across all areas of practice, while continuing to lead on training pathways, NVQs and higher-level learning opportunities that help our team grow in confidence and skill.

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Lucy holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Health and Happiness, as well as Level 5 qualifications in Care Management and Education & Training. She is also a qualified Hospital Discharge Practitioner, Moving and Handling Facilitator, and our Wellbeing Champion, always looking out for both staff and the people we support.

Fay Read

Fay Read

Registered Manager, MSW Complex Care

Fay is our Registered Manager for MSW Complex Care. She has over 25 years of experience in health and social care and is a qualified midwife with a First Class Honours degree. Throughout her career, she has supported a wide range of individuals and families across different settings.

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She has mentored student midwives and spent more than 20 years involved in autism support groups, giving her strong insight into neurodiversity and inclusive support. Fay’s clinical background and practical experience help us give safe, consistent care that’s planned around each person.

Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Quality and Development Manager and Nominated Individual

Guy started his career in education, where he became known for improving systems, supporting people and helping organisations run smoothly. At MSW, he looks after our policies, health and safety, and quality processes, making sure everything behind the scenes works as well as the care we deliver. As our Nominated Individual, Guy also provides oversight and assurance at a regulatory level, helping maintain the high standards expected of the service.

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He holds a PGCE and an NPQ in Leadership and Development, and is currently studying for a Master’s in Innovation, Leadership and Management at the University of York. Guy’s calm, practical approach helps keep MSW steady, consistent and always improving.

office management team

Louise Wright

Louise Wright

Care Co-Ordinator

Louise has nearly 25 years of experience in the care sector, with particular expertise in supporting young people with disabilities, individuals with acquired brain injuries, and people living with dementia. She holds a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification and brings a steady, practical approach to her work.

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Louise is a senior staff member for our large team in Stockport, working in the office two days a week and supporting staff across the service. In her role as Care Co-Ordinator, she is the main point of contact for packages of care once they are set up, ensuring communication is clear, reviews are completed, and client experience remains consistent and positive.

Leah Rothwell

Leah Rothwell

Care Co-Ordinator

Leah has four years of experience in health and social care and previously worked as a Personal Assistant providing hands-on support. She holds a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and brings strong practical knowledge to her role.

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As Care Co-Ordinator, Leah is the main point of contact for packages of care once they are set up. She helps to keep day-to-day support running smoothly by ensuring care plans are kept up to date, checklists are completed, and communication between staff, clients and families stays clear and consistent. Leah is also our Moving and Handling Trainer and Facilitator, making sure staff are confident, safe and competent in their practice.

Tracey Hayes

Tracey Hayes

Clinical Nurse Lead

Tracey trained at Bury General Hospital, gaining a qualification as a Registered General Nurse. She has been a registered nurse for over 30 years, and in that time she has held specialties in Accident and Emergencies, District Nursing and Palliative Care.

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As Clinical Nurse Lead, Tracey makes sure our clinical care is safe and done properly, and checks that staff are able to carry out each healthcare task. She also supports people and their families as they join our service, makes sure clinical care plans and risk assessments are kept up to date, and advises on infection control systems.

Sharon Mitchell

Sharon Mitchell

Business Support Manager

Sharon brings a wealth of knowledge in payroll and business administration and is responsible for running our payroll processes with accuracy and consistency. She supports the Directors with day-to-day operational tasks and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to keep things running smoothly across the organisation.

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Sharon’s practical approach and strong understanding of our systems mean she plays a vital role in keeping our processes accurate and dependable.

Karen Hayes

Karen Hayes

Administration Support

Karen helps with all sorts of office tasks that keep things running smoothly. She manages incoming phone calls and emails, oversees sickness reporting, and keeps on top of PPE stock to ensure staff have what they need.

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She also provides flexible support to management, helping with additional tasks as they arise and keeping staff paperwork and office processes well-organised. Karen’s reliable, steady approach makes her an important part of the team and a valued support to the wider service.

Joshua Nesbitt

Joshua Nesbitt

Digital Systems and Media Manager

Joshua has worked with care companies and charities for the last six years and has developed numerous systems along the way. He also works within the public service, where he leads a new communications system covering over 350,000 residents and works with strategists on communication with key partners across the area.

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As Digital Systems and Media Manager, he develops, maintains and looks after the MSW website and social media pages, keeping them secure, up to date and easy for people to use.

the people you’ll see most

senior staff and personal assistants

Senior staff

Senior staff work on packages of care and in the office, and look after the day-to-day care of clients and staff. Every month, they check care plans and risk assessments, and flag anything that needs putting right.

Personal assistants

Our personal assistants carry ID badges, and they’ll know your care and support needs. All have, or are working towards, a minimum of Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and they’re given a full induction and foundation training.

fancy a chat? You’ll always get a real person, and a friendly one at that.