Kelly has worked with STaSS since October 2012 and will be on placement with us until the end of April 2013. She is currently studying for a degree in Social Work and is looking forward to spending the next five months with STaSS.

Kelly has previously worked with both adults and children from a variety of backgrounds including; children in care, children with disabilities adopters and primary education settings. She also has two young children whom she is very proud of.

Ken O’Shea-Poon – Senior Support Worker/ Complementary Therapist

Ken has worked for STaSS since November 2010 and as also studying for a BSc Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in London. He has his own business as a complementary therapist, supporting clients with their health needs.

Ken has previously worked as an IT trainer for a software company teaching all over the UK.  His main clientele included the NHS, Police and Fire Services and Local Councils.

Ken has also worked for Milton Keynes Council as the first HIV Community Support Worker for the Hospital Social Work Department.  He supported a wide range of people at various stages of their diagnosis, and achieved a better understanding of the people affected and their welfare needs. He has worked in Children Social Services for the Young Asylum Team and has also been a Tenant Support Officer within the Council housing department.

Mercy Chege – Support Worker (currently on maternity leave)

Ruth –  (Student Social Worker)

Ruth is in her final year studying Social Work at the University of  Northampton. Ruth joined STaSS in October as part of her course and will be on placement until April 2013. Ruth’s role at STaSS will be as a Support Worker.

Previously, Ruth worked for six years within a Local Authority helping people with housing benefit and Council Tax. Ruth has also worked for The Children’s Society as a Trainee Youth Participation Officer. This involved supporting the Youth Parliament and young people living in deprived areas. In addition, Ruth has volunteered with different organisations working with people with disabilities.

Ruth has two children and enjoys spending her free time with them.

Tina latifah Jones – Co-founder / Director

Tina has been in the Health and Social Care profession for over 10 years working within the private, public and the voluntary sector. She has worked on various HIV/AIDS projects in Africa, USA and in the UK. She is a qualified Social Worker and holds a Masters degree from the University of Warwick, UK.