Alan German

CEO

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Karen German

Director

Hi my name is Karen German, I started my career in accountancy but moved onto working for 21 years in the Design and Technology department for a large secondary school where food was my passion. I absolutely loved working with the young people helping them to achieve and reach their goals. I always wanted to go on "The Great British Bake Off" but the school would not let me have the time off! 

I started working for AACS in 2019 alongside my husband (maybe he will let me have time off to do Bake Off). I just love being part of a friendly, family orientated team who really care and they always put the young people first. 

In my spare time (which is not much) i enjoy holidays, time with my family and my Grandchildren and going out with my horses and dogs.


Steven Ince

Interim Responsible Individual

Steven is an experienced residential and therapeutic practitioner and has substantial experience working within the social care and education sector managing complex provisions that support children with SEMH difficulties, learning disabilities and complex health. Steven has a wealth of knowledge starting his management career working for a local authority as a manager for a short breaks provision for children with disabilities. Steven has held several roles for both private and charitable organisations as responsible individual in addition to head of service. Steven is qualified up to level 5 in leadership in management and has also achieved his PBS qualification and is a qualified PBS Coach. His personal values and passion stem from improving outcomes for children and seeing children receive the highest level of care under his leadership.

Melissa Evans

HR / Finance Manager

Hi! My name is Melissa and my role at AACS is HR and finance manager. 


Having spent my entire career of 9 years working with Children in an education setting as a Design and Technology Teacher and the last 6 as Head of Year and Designated Safeguarding Lead. I am passionate about inspiring, educating, safeguarding and encouraging young people to become the best versions on themselves. 

Since having my own children, I found that I wasn’t able to become the role model I dreamt of for my children; whilst holding down a middle leaders career in secondary Education. 


For me family are at the heart of all that I do, that being said I am truly honoured in now being a committed member of my family’s company AACS. Whereby I can bring my experiences, commitment and determination in ensuring that our service is ran by outstanding professionals who undergo a rigorous safer recruitment process. 

Although I may not be in our homes very often; my personable and approachable friendly face can be seen at our head office where all colleagues and young people visit frequently and I am more than happy to help and support in any which way I can. 


Being a Mum of two keeps me pretty busy outside of work but I do manage to find time for myself by attending gym classes, regular tea nights with my friends and taking holidays abroad with my family.

Angela Johnson

Office Manager

Hello my little treasures! My name is Ange and my role at AACS is Office Manger and part time support worker. I have been fortunate enough to spend 14 years of my career working with students at an outstanding Secondary School, as a part of the student service team. This position enabled me to be on hand for children from 11 years old right up to the age of 16.


Whilst working in education I did play many different roles across the board including first aider, receptionist, admin, reprographics and accommodating the students out on school trips. Working with Children I were deemed a responsible colleague in ensuring that safeguarding, mental health awareness and GDPR are paramount in making sure our young people were kept safe. 


Once all my children grew up, I no longer required as much time away from work and was ready for a new challenge when approached by Karen our Director. Four years down the line I am still thoroughly enjoying engaging in activities with our young people and being fortunate enough to continue with office duties alongside a great team of colleagues.

Jake Parnell

IT & Training Manager

Hi I'm Jake, I've worked in IT since leaving college but only jumped on to the residential childcare scene at the start of 2022. We recently welcomed our second child in to the world so when I'm not with my son or daughter I'll be in front of my computer screen playing games.

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