Our People

Chief Executive

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I have been with LIHH since its inception, starting as Project development Manager in 1996.

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It is an enormous privilege to be able to contribute something to a community I hold so dear.

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My heritage is Co. Wexford where both of my parents come from.

Director of Operations

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I have worked at LIHH since 1998, starting as a Housing Support Worker.

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I love working with our committed and passionate staff, volunteers and service users and hearing their inspiring stories.   

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I am from Co. Down.

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Services Manager

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I have worked at LIHH since 2004 starting as a volunteer and moving through a variety of roles, spending many years developing our volunteer project. I love working within our own community. 

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My heritage is Co Derry and Co. Mayo.

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Digital Inclusion Support Officer

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I started with LIHH in 2020.

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My role is to support clients in Digital use, develop skills and confidence. It is rewarding to help clients on their learning journey - and have some fun!

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My heritage is Co. Mayo and Co. Meath.

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Older People's Worker and Activities Co-ordinator

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I started working at LIHH in 1999.

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My role involves providing one-to-one support and alongside team members organise and run events such as luncheon clubs and tea dances. 

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I like to think that my role  makes some difference to the life of the people we meet

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My heritage is Co. Mayo.

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Cook 

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I have been providing nutritious meals at the luncheon clubs and events since I began working with LIHH in 2009.

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I love meeting the service users and hearing about the difference we make to their lives.

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Tenancy Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2018.

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My role involves supporting people by linking them up with activities and services in their community and helping to resolve problems people have in their day to day life.

 

I enjoy listening to others and every day is different. 

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My heritage is Co. Cork and Co. Mayo.

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Office Administrator

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I started working at LIHH in 2020.

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My role entails ensuring the office runs smoothly and is a safe environment for everyone, financial management and looking after our amazing volunteers.   

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I am married to an Irish man and have many Irish relatives living both in England and Northern Ireland. I love going to visit our family and friends for the craic, warmth and humour - and not forgetting those rolling green hills.

Arts and Well-Being Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2020

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My role involves working with service users to access mindfulness groups and activities to develop artistic skills by building a network of support through guided mindfulness and positive mental wellbeing. 

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Focusing on the Celtic calendar, I lead art groups that incorporate a wide range of art activities and mindfulness techniques

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I am from Co. Derry.

Community Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2018.

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My role entails offering one-to-one support to people to help keep them as independent as possible.

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I also organise the Men's Group, and we regularly go canal-boating, go for walks in Leeds' beautiful parks and visit cafés for a cup of tea and a bite to eat.  

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Community Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2006

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I provide practical one-to-one support on a range of issues as well as running our South Leeds Social Group in Beeston. I also co-work our Friday  Luncheon Club alongside Caroline.

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I love the variety and listening to people’s stories of home.

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My heritage is Co. Mayo, and I have made countless trips there over recent years.

Senior Support Worker

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I've volunteered within the Leeds Irish community for 20 years. Since I officially joined LIHH as a Health and Wellbeing Support Worker, I feel like I've really made a difference to people's lives.

 

I'm looking forward to doing even more in my new role as CARA Community Worker.

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CARA Community Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2022. 

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I started off by volunteering with LIHH after they'd supported members of my own family. I wanted to give something back to the community I'm so proud to belong to. 

 

I love meeting people with great humour, creativity and intellect through my work.  

Trainee Tenancy Support Worker

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I started volunteering at the LIHH Luncheon Clubs in 2016 and then as a befriender in 2017.  In July 2022, I took up my post as a trainee tenancy support worker. I love the variety of the work and the fact that every day is different. 

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I have family in Northern Ireland and suspect I have roots in Co Donegal. 

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Senior Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2022.

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I have a Master's in Psychology and a background in support work for learning disabilities and mental health. 

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Our Enhance service tries to reduce hospital readmissions by pulling services together and getting longer-term care in place and I find it very rewarding. 

 

Enhance Health and Wellbeing Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2023. 

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Previously, I ran my own gardening business which involved some community group work.

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I've definitely picked up on the sense of community here at LIHH, and that everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes.  

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My heritage is Co Kerry. 

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Specialist Case Worker for Fréa

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I started working at LIHH in 2023. 

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In my role, I support survivors of Ireland's Mother and Baby and County Homes and family members to trace family, access the payment scheme, get counselling and more.

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My heritage is Co Wexford and Co Kerry. 

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Irish Community Support Worker

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I started working at LIHH in 2024. 

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Previously I’ve been based in the community as a Community Engagement Worker, Wellbeing Coordinator, Health Trainer, Teacher and Artist.

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I enjoy working 1 to 1 with people, running groups and Irish comedy.

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Trainee support worker

 

I started working with LIHH in 2024

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My role involves supporting members of the Leeds Irish community, along with assisting my colleagues across all areas of LIHH’s services and offerings.

 

I love the fact that my role allows me to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

 

I was born and raised in Tipperary and have connections to both Leeds and Mayo.