Board of Directors

Julie Boardman
DirectorJulie has overall responsibility for the business. She has worked as a care manager and safeguarding lead for a local authority and has been a senior manager with operational responsibility for service delivery. She has worked with older people and people with learning disabilities in both the public and private care sector.

John Smith
DirectorJohn deals with the the business and finance side of the company liaising with the company's accountants, bank and other professionals as appropriate. John trained as a nurse for people with learning disabilities and worked in a variety of positions within the NHS including Charge Nurse. In Peterborough he worked as a Community Nurse and was promoted to Manager of Community Services for people with LD. He was subsequently seconded to manage a small cottage hospital and the generic community nursing services. He undertook a number of management courses both internally and externally which culminated in a Diploma in management studies. He left the NHS in 1991 to start his own business and has remained in the private sector since then

Paul Kotowski
DirectorPaul has lived local to Peterborough most of his life. In 1963 he became articled to Earl and Lawrence, a firm of Chartered Auctioneers and Estate Agents, once qualified becoming a Partner with Dakings, a local firm of Chartered Surveyors dealing with general property matters including the sale and management of residential property together with professional valuations and surveys. Paul sold his interest in Dakings in 2006. Paul became involved in the care of people with learning difficulties in the 1990’s and became a Director of Conquest Care (Norfolk) Ltd in 1995. Paul has been a Director of Hereward Care Services Ltd and Augusta Care Ltd since 2002 and plays an active role in the management of both companies particularly in relation to property.
Operations Team

Sarah Rodwell
Head of Operations
Vallene Curtis
Service Manager
Rachel Conlon
Service Manager
Nicola Louth
Service Manager
Damien Anderson
Service ManagerDamien has a wealth of experience of working with adults with autism, learning disablities and mental health needs, across a twelve-year career. Starting as a support worker he has now worked up to a Service Manager and is currently undergoing his registration process with CQC.
Business & Finance Team

Michael Barnard
Business & Finance ManagerMichael has worked in various roles within Business and the Health and Social Care industry over the past 20 years, joining the Augusta Care team in 2017. He is responsible for ensuring financial efficiencies in line with the Company's business plan, reviewing contracts and streamlining financial processes. Michael is currently working through his Business Management (Accountancy) degree.

Angela Helliker
Finance AssistantAngela has worked in accountancy and payroll for over 30 years and joined the Augusta Care team in 2017. Her job entails assisting the Business Finance Manager by processing data and troubleshooting accounts & transactions for the company. Angela is AAT Level 4, BTEC Business Skills and Pitmans Advanced Accounts qualified.
Training Team

Karren Tibbs
Training ManagerKarren has 7 years experience delivering training in the social care sector. She is passionate about providing a good standard of training at induction level and as our staff develop with the company. Karren works with our service users to deliver training which is endorsed by Skills for Care. Karren also holds a Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership.

John Brundle
Service User Training ChampionJohn has played a key role in the delivery of training since 2017. Initially, he helped to deliver Health and Fire Safety training and then he began to share his own experiences in Autism Awareness training. During the recent lockdown, John has continued to join and co-deliver the training on Teams and now also assists in the delivery of Infection Control, First Aid Awareness and Learning Disability Awareness. As well as helping to deliver the training, John plays an active role in updating the training resources. He also leads on different parts of the training sessions that he is involved in. John really enjoys contributing in the training sessions and is happy to chat to staff and his friendly approach makes new starters feel at ease. His participation has a real impact on staff, especially those who are new to their role as a support worker. John is an avid Peterborough United fan and has a keen interest in other sports, such as swimming and ice hockey.
Office Team

Leslie Heslop
HR & Office ManagerLeslie has worked in Administration and Finance Management for over 30 years, joining the Augusta Care Team in 2021. She is responsible for the General Office and HR Administration.

Carol Clemenson
Shift Planner AdministratorCarol has been with Augusta and it's sister companies for over 30 years, working in many different roles working her wya up from support worker to rservice manager and is now our Shift Planner Administrator.