Meet our Team
75% of our staff and volunteers have lived experience of raising a child who needs a bit of extra support, so we genuinely understand.
Here’s our team in their favourite place at Ruby’s.
Alison, Founder
My role is to lead and manage everything that is Ruby’s. I haven’t got a favourite place in the centre as I have painstakingly thought about and built every area of the building, so I truly love it all!
Steph, Programme Development Lead
My role is to lead and development the SEND service here at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s must be the sensory bus. It’s such a fabulous resource that makes a difference to families who access it.
Claire, Finance Officer
My role is to manage the charity accounts at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the cafe.
Becca, SEND Worker
My role is to provide family support to families with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the people we support and the team.
Kate, SEND Worker
My role is to provide family support to families with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in groups. My favourite place at Ruby’s is the sensory bus. I love it when a family talk to us and they feel nervous, overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless but then they leave feeling heard and hopeful!
Natalie, SEND Worker
My role is to provide family support to families with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
My favourite space is probably the sensory room because it’s peaceful and relaxing. I also think the soft play and café area with the lights above is brilliant.
Chloe, SEND Worker
My role is to support children to access short breaks at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the soft play and seeing the children enjoy playing.
Clare, SEND Worker
My role is to coordinate shorts breaks and the sensory resource library and training. My favourite room at Ruby’s is the sensory room. I especially love the Omi Vista interactive floor projector.
Abi, Short Breaks Worker
My role is to support children to access short breaks at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the soft play and seeing the children enjoy playing.
Pauline, Cafe Supervisor
My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the cafe at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is having happy customers.
Jane, Centre Assistant
My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the centre and cafe at Ruby’s.
Jasmine, Cafe Assistant
My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the cafe at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is creating drink specials especially hot chocolates.
Geraldine, Volunteer
My favourite place at the centre is the sensory room because it’s very calming after a busy day.
Sue, Volunteer
My favourite session is Little Ruby’s. I love to meet the new mums and babies. They get so much from Ruby’s.