Nick James
Head of Business

Nick was instrumental in the founding of Care Dynamics and remains a key contributor to the company’s strategic and operational development. With more than four decades of experience within the healthcare sector, he brings an extensive depth of industry knowledge, commercial expertise, and practical insight to the organisation. Throughout his career, Nick has worked across the breadth of the healthcare market, developing a comprehensive understanding of the products, services and operational requirements of healthcare organisations. This experience provides Care Dynamics with valuable sector insight and a strong commercial perspective, supporting the company’s continued growth and development. A qualified Office Manager and former Commercial Manager, Nick has played a significant role in establishing the operational infrastructure and business processes that underpin Care Dynamics. From the development of robust administrative procedures and staff systems to supporting commercial, marketing and sales activities and policy writing, his contribution has helped create a strong and sustainable foundation for the business. Nick continues to play an important role in shaping the company’s development, working alongside the directors and wider team to support operational excellence, identify opportunities for growth and ensure that Care Dynamics remains responsive to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Outside of the business, Nick enjoys travelling, reading and a wide range of outdoor pursuits. He is also a passionate DIY enthusiast, describing himself, with characteristic modesty, as a “professional” DIYer”.

Carlo Moorhouse
Head of Care & Support

Carlo joined Care Dynamics in 2018, bringing with him more than 17 years of experience from Yorkshire Housing, where he held a variety of leadership roles within Care and Support Services. With over 25 years’ experience in adult social care and management-level qualifications, Carlo has built a career focused on strong leadership, developing people, and delivering high-quality services that make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. His extensive background within Day Services, Supported Living, Business Development, and Registered Management service and roles, have provided him with a broad understanding of the sector and the diverse needs of the people it supports. As Head of Care and Support, Carlo works closely with the senior leadership team to ensure governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation. He also leads and develops services across Care Dynamics, ensuring quality, compliance, innovation, and positive outcomes remain at the heart of everything the organisation delivers. Carlo is particularly passionate about working in collaborative ways to create safe, empowering environments that enable people to live fulfilling lives and achieve the goals that matter most to them. His leadership style is rooted in coaching, mentoring, and supporting individuals and teams to recognise their strengths, build confidence, and reach their full potential. What Carlo enjoys most about his role is the variety it offers, no two days are ever the same, and he thrives on the challenge, flexibility, and opportunity to continually learn, improve, and make a positive impact. Outside of work, Carlo enjoys keeping fit, supporting Bradford City AFC, and, most importantly, spending quality time with family and friends.

Cath Saunders
Care Manager

Cath has over ten years experience in the Care Sector, she began working for Care Dynamics as a Support Worker, a role which she absolutely loved. With amazing dedication, organisation and people skills, Cath was quickly promoted to an office Care Coordinator role then to the position of Care Manager. Cath is a natural/caring leader who takes great personal reward from ensuring her team delivers the very best care possible, whilst being supported and well led. In her spare time, Cath is an avid reader, she loves music, cooking, the theatre, cinema, yoga and spending time with her partner, her twin daughters and her dog, Winnie the Whippet.

Barbara Hewitt
Senior Care Co-ordinator

Since 2018 Barbara has worked in various disciplines within the social care sector. During this time, she has gained a wide-ranging depth of knowledge from both front-line care and management. Barbara is our senior coordinator, working closely with our Care Manager, she directly oversees and supports our care coordinator team to ensure quality, compliance and effectiveness to ensure our customers receive person-centred care and support in line with needs. Barbara says “I prided myself on providing an excellent level of care and support. I care deeply about those I support and care for, I always give 100% and lead by example and encourage offers to follow”. In her spare time Barbara enjoys travel, helping with her grandchildren, gardening, and walking.

Gillian Rushton
Care Co-ordinator

Over many years Gill has worked in various care sector roles including domiciliary care, care homes, supported living, and different office settings. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of care and support and enjoys making a difference to people’s lives. She cares greatly about the people she supports and finds her work very fulfilling. In her spare time Gill enjoys walking, going to concerts and festivals, watching football, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Paul Gray
Care Co-ordinator

Paul’s is one of our Care Coordinators. He has gained vast experience within the care sector having worked for 18 years as a care assistant, senior care, and deputy manager of a large residential service in Leeds. He has also worked as a NVQ assessor in the care sector and has the D32/33 Assessors award. Paul offers a professional service to all clients and prides himself in his meticulous approach to everything he undertakes. He is committed to providing the best quality service possible to all concerned. In his spare time, he is a fanatical FC Halifax Town fan (and has been for over 60 years). Paul also enjoys playing Crown Green Bowls, holidays, and spending time with his family.

Martin Raistrick
Outcome Co-ordinator

Martin has worked for Care Dynamics since 2016. Prior to joining, he was a Purchasing and Warehouse manager for fourteen years. He wanted to join the care sector following a period caring for his mother. Martin took to it like (in his own words) “a duck to water” because he strongly believes that “caring comes from the heart”. He has been promoted to the position of Outcome Coordinator which he loves because it enables him to make a difference by helping our clients and staff to achieve their goals in life. He was also the regional winner in the Great British Care Awards “Home care worker” category. Outside of work, Martin has three children and two grandchildren, so he has a very busy family life. Martin enjoys cooking, gardening, and keeping a happy home, which he says is the most important thing in the world.

Amanda Sanderson
Care Co-ordinator

Prior to joining our office team, Amanda has over 40 years’ experience in the sector, within medical/clinical, social care, hospitals, and supported living. Amanda has supported and cared for people of all ages and abilities/disabilities. Her focus is to always provide high-quality care no matter the setting. She is caring, thoughtful, considerate, and compassionate, encouraging others to be person centred and creative. When not working Amanda enjoys recycling, repurposing, and restoring (anything and everything). She also loves cooking, reading, sewing, travel and spending time with her family and friends.

Ella Baxter
Human Resources Administrator

Ella joined Care Dynamics straight from leaving school and undertook a Business Administration Apprenticeship whilst working with us. Ella enthusiastically learnt all aspects of her crucial role and quickly became an integral member of our team. Ella is “front of house” meeting and greeting customers and colleagues, answering the phone, processing HR documentation, and liaising with healthcare professionals. She is a great ambassador and highly thought of by all. When not working Ella likes to socialise with friends and family, visiting restaurants, cinema, travel, and shopping.

Charlotte Hawkes
Office Administrator

Charlotte joined Care Dynamics in September 2023 as an apprentice and has since grown into her role as our Office Administrator. She is often the first person our staff, customers and visitors speak to, whether that’s over the phone or when they pop into the office. Charlotte loves being around people and is passionate about making everyone feel welcome. With her genuine smile, friendly approach, and willingness to help, she creates a friendly and positive atmosphere in the office. In Charlotte’s words: “I love my job! Talking to people and making them smile is my favourite thing. I’ll always welcome you into our office with a warm smile and friendly face. Nothing is too much trouble, and I’m always happy to help.”

Ian Ross
Volunteer Customer Trip Advisor

Along with his support workers, Ian explores new places to visit and writes reports from a person with disabilities perspective. He covers details such as suitability for people with varying abilities/disabilities, mobility access, costs, value for money, distance, facilities, friendliness and cleanliness. The reports are then cascaded to all CDY support workers via our monthly brief and to all our customers via our monthly newsletter, also, via our collaboration with the Bradford Care Association, who extensively share with other providers within the Bradford District.