The Oasis Runcorn Recovery Team

Faith completed an Integrative Counselling Degree First Class in 2020 (BSc Hons). Faith is a positive advocate for recovery appearing in TV/Radio segments for The one Show and Granada Reports highlighting and promoting the incredible work that the staff do across UKAT working in the addiction/recovery field. Faith was promoted in July 2021 to Senior Counsellor managing the therapy team. In November 2021 Faith transitioned into the role of CQC Registered Manager and continued to be passionate about providing safe, effective care for all clients who enter the centre. Faith was promoted to Operations Manager in February 2024 and now works closely with four centres within the UKAT group. Sharing her experience, knowledge and skills with other managers on improving processes and procedures within current guidance.

Kerry has compassion, empathy and drive to help clients who are starting theirjourney of recovery.

Ethan has the empathy and understanding of individuals going through rehabilitation, and believes that when the administration is done effectively and efficiently, that allows for a well managed office and team. Being born and raised in Runcorn, Ethan is local to the Oasis Runcorn centre, and is very familiar with the community and its local residents.

After finally finding sobriety herself 10 years ago, she made a promise to help others, and show not only the addict, but the families also affected by someone else’s use, that recovery is possible and how to find and live in the solution of addiction. Julie believes strongly that a person-centred approach is the most valuable therapeutic help and having worked many roles within a Health & Social Care setting, with individuals from a wide range across the social spectrum, she believes that treatment and services need to be as diverse as the people and communities we serve. “A lot of my using was about changing the way I felt however having endured serious illness, loss and deep emotional pain whilst in recovery, I have come to learn that experiencing the joy, happiness and true peace of never having to use again, shows me how to live, facing life on life’s terms without the use of drugs and alcohol”

With years of experience in Addiction and Alcohol establishments, Paul embraces the chance to share his recovery journey with others. He finds great satisfaction in caring for individuals accessing detox and treatment services.

With her current role as a recovery support worker Lynsey in over the next few years to work towards being a recovery coordinator. Lynsey loves helping other addicts/alcoholics find the right path into recovery and just wants every addict / alcoholic to find the freedom I have found.

She monitors client’s medications and detox regimes and also supports clients with anything they may need during their stay here at Oasis. Her previous roles include: working with women and children who have been through the criminal justice system dealing with complex issues such as domestic violence, substance misuse and human trafficking as well as facilitiating groups for women as a part of their probation. Casey always has a person-centred approach and is very passionate about helping others reach their goals.

Sarah joined UKAT for a new challenge and change of path within her career and is looking forward to becoming more knowledgeable in the field of addiction as it is an area that has always challenged and intrigued her. Sarah loves working in in health and social care as it allows her to help and support people in the community and assisting them in their time of needs gives real job satisfaction.

Rachel has mainly worked in the community with service users with complex mental health care and co-morbid addiction. Rachel understands the need for individual support within a care setting and always strives to get to know the clients on an individual basis in order to tailor their care to their needs.

Obviously I love cooking and still have the fire in my belly for it. I seem to be mostly appreciated for my soups. Watch out Heinze. This year I am making the commitment to be vegan. For all the usual reasons .Prevent suffering of animals ,environment and health. 5 years ago I played a big part in adding Vegan foods to the halls of residents at Manchester university. Not afraid of anything, I love white knuckle rides, the scarier the better. Appeared on don't Tell the Bride and I jumped out of a plane once, anyone looking for someone for a challenge, I'm your woman. On a more grounded note, I love walking the dog..also focusing my mind on producing anything to do with art.

Lindsay believes that a clean and tidy environment leads to a clean and tidy mind and that we are indeed a product of our environment. Lindsay is a popular member of the Oasis team with both staff and clients alike, you can be assured of a cheery hello and a heart-warming smile, wherever she is. Nothing is too much to ask of Lindsay and she takes much pride in her relationships with colleagues and clients as she does in keeping our centre to an excellent standard.

She knows how to apply cleaning products, deploy efficient cleaning techniques, and use a variety of equipment. Rose takes great pride in her work and prides herself on high standards. Rose always ensures that everything is completed in a timely manner. It brings her great pleasure to provide our service users with fresh, clean rooms and environments.