Management Team

Haydn Rees

Operations Director / Registered Manager

Since 2003 I have had the great privilege of working in social care mainly with adults with learning disabilities. During this time, I have worked in several regions of the United Kingdom and held directorships and several senior management posts.

I have worked with Local Authorities in Wales, The East of England and the South West of England. I have led large staff teams and managed multi-million-pound budgets. I have previously been a registered manager on two occasions, and I have the NVQ Registered Manager qualification.

I am blessed to have the opportunity to work for ELSI as it allows me to focus on serving people and has a genuine interest in the spiritual wellbeing of those we support.

management team

Charis Hardy

Director

Having a family member with a disability has given me a lot of experience, insight and understanding as to how best to support a person with learning disabilities.  I have gained wisdom, resilience and awareness of the commitment needed when supporting people. It has allowed me to appreciate a person for who they are.

After university I went to pursue a career within education.  I supported children with learning disabilities as a Teaching Assistant, managed classrooms as a Cover Supervisor, taught swimming lessons and helped run and manage a boarding house as a Deputy Housemistress.

I have a heart to support people and believe the calling to set up ELSI is part of the plan God has for me.

Andrew Phillips

Service Manager

I have worked in social care since 1992 supporting adults with learning disabilities. I have been part of management teams in residential, supported living and day service settings for 16 years, working within local authority areas in South Wales and have also supported adults with physical health and mental health needs and have experience of elderly care. I have also been a Positive Behaviour Management trainer for 6 years and I have the level 5 Health and Social care qualification.

I have recently joined ELSI as part of the management team and am looking forward to serving the Lord and supporting people through the work of ELSI.