Paul Growney

Hi, my name is Paul Growney I am the Chief Executive of Caring Connections. I am so proud to welcome you to our website and our charity.

Just a little background, our charity has been in operation since 1992 initially being called Crossroads Care Knowsley, set up with the aim of providing high quality care in the community. Over the years we have developed and grown, rebranding to Caring Connections in 2017 in alignment with a new charity strategy and in the most recent years opening another 4 charity branches across the Northwest. We now have branches in Knowsley, Wigan, Ellesmere Port, Warrington and Blackpool, always aiming to focus on our services in areas of deprivation / high care need.

As a charity we are committed to meeting the needs of our community, providing care and a range of charitable services all with the aim of reducing social isolation and improving independence.

As a not for profit, we aim to invest monies in supporting our community and supporting our front-line staffs. We have a board of volunteer trustees not shareholders again who are all committed to making a difference.

One of our central mottos is we care for our carers so we can for others. We pride ourselves on treating on team like family and proud of the numerus awards we have won in relation to supporting our employees.

Thank you for visiting our site and please get in touch if you would like to know more.

Julie Griffiths

Julie joined Caring Connections in January 2020 as a part-time administrative assistant. With her background in administration and customer service, she quickly advanced to a full-time recruitment position while completing her CIPD Level 3 in HR. Julie then achieved her CIPD Level 5 and was promoted to HR Manager, eventually becoming the Director of People and Culture. She is currently enrolled at Liverpool John Moores University, undertaking a Level 7 Senior People Professional apprenticeship.

Rachael Fraser

Rach started with Caring Connections in 2017 in the role of a rota supervisor with many years’ experience of working in the Residential care field. Rach has excelled in her role and regularly completed care calls and office duties simultaneously. Rach has continued her rise from supervisor to deputy manager to now overseeing the whole organisational care service in the role as care services manager. Thorough the organisation Rach completed her Level 5 registered managers qualification and is now being sponsored through her Master’s degree studies at LJMU.

Katy Turner

Katy started at Caring Connections in April 2017 with no prior experience of the Care industry. Katy’s background was in Health and beauty and was an accomplished hairdresser. In a 2 year period Katy excelled in her role and found her vocation in helping others, she was awarded the organisational Carer of the Year award in 2019 based on the feedback from both her colleagues and service users. Katy has completed care qualifications with the organisation and has now progressed to a senior position within the organisation.

Sarah Corner

Sarah has been with Caring Connections since November 2023. With many years of experience in care, she has progressed from a Care Coordinator to a Branch Manager during her time with the company. Sarah loves her role and the amazing team she works alongside, highlighting the strong teamwork and supportive environment at Caring Connections.

Claire Melling

Claire is the Branch Manager for Wigan at Caring Connections. She began her journey with the company on the very first day of the branch opening, supporting Wigan clients. Starting as a Care Support Worker in the field, Claire has progressed to her current role as Branch Manager. She has completed her Level 3 in Adult Social Care and is now working to complete Level 5.

Rebecca Fraser

Rebecca Fraser is an experienced and passionate leader with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams in both retail and care settings. With over 15 years of leadership experience at Marks & Spencer, she developed a strong foundation in operational management, staff development, and delivering exceptional customer service. Transitioning into the domiciliary care sector, Rebecca brings with her outstanding people management skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and a genuine commitment to improving the quality of life for clients through compassionate, person-centered care.