Alexandra – Sessional Art Worker
My name is Alex and I run the Art Group. The Art Group is a great opportunity for clients to learn new skills such as drawing, painting and sculpture. The group helps clients to relax and enables them to express themselves in their own way.

Alison – Life Skills Worker
Hi, I’m Alison and I’m The Centre’s Life Skills Worker. I can help you improve your Maths and English, learn how to use a computer and get you ready to live in your own place.

Denise – Addiction Support Worker
I am a qualified counsellor with substance misuse training and experience. My background is in nursing and mental health. I offer support to clients with substance misuse issues on a one-to-one basis and liaise with the prescribing service and other agencies where appropriate; ensure that clients are aware of what is available to them and offer individual counselling for clients in crisis and for any emotional issues that may affect them.

Emma – Key-worker
Hi, I’m Emma. My job is to get my clients to address their needs and to encourage and support them in moving forward with the changes in their lives.

Janice – Key-Worker
Hi, I’m Janice, a Key-worker at wintercomfort. My job entails supporting and working with clients on a one-to-one basis. I also help with referrals for housing, training and education. The idea of a Key-worker is to help clients to achieve autonomy.

Katy - Receptionist
My name is Katy and I am one of The Centre receptionists. My job is to sign our clients in and out of The Centre. I take all their bags, mobile phones and medication for labeling and safe-keeping until they leave. I also greet visitors. Reception can be very busy at times but it is always a pleasure to work here!

Lucine – Senior Worker
My name is Lucine and I am the Senior Worker at The Centre. I also provide key-working for clients.

Mike – Director
I’m Mike and I came to wintercomfort as Director in April 2005. My job means that I take overall responsibility for the management and development of wintercomfort’s services, so if you want to make any comments on the charity’s work, both things we are doing and maybe should be doing, I’ll be glad to hear from you. I’m around in the Day Centre most days at some point and would always be happy to speak you then, or you could write or phone.

Wendy – Centre Cook
I'm the Cook at wintercomfort. I buy all the food and then cook hot, nutritious and wholesome meals for up to forty people each day using fresh produce.