ABOUT US
Brunswick Supported Living Services is a specialist social care provider. Our services help people who have complex mental health needs or a learning disability to live independently as part of the communities around the London Borough of Barnet, and in the County of Hertfordshire.
Our Expert Team - Part of the Community
We have around 25 years of experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs that may challenge. We are also experienced is supporting those with a learning disability, Asperger’s syndrome, autism and substance abuse issues - including where this is combined with a history of offending.
We design and deliver services that are tailored to the needs of the individual, taking a person-centred approach that respects the views of each person we support. And we work in a way that helps them be actively involved at all stages in the planning and delivery of their care and support.
Being a genuine part of the community is as important to us as a company as it is for the people that use our services. Our offices are located in Barnet, and we try to ensure that most of our staff live locally and have a strong understanding of the resources and amenities available in the area. We are proud to bring our expertise and experience to serve fellow members of the community - people who live in (or wish to return to) the area.
Management Team
Our Senior Management team have each been on their own journeys, and have gained extensive experience along the way.
George Macalister
Managing director
George Macalister is the company's director responsible for business and strategic development. George has over 30-years of experience in developing, commissioning and managing community-based mental health and learning disability services, gained in senior NHS management roles, and in social care.
Andrew Knight
Registered Manager
Andrew has a nursing background that goes back over 20 years, he has worked in In-patient forensic services, as a Community Nurse and in both Residential and Supported Living Services. Since 2014 he has been the registered manager for Brunswick, he draws on this background to provide clinical supervision to our managers and training support for our staff.
He has achieved a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care and in 2019 completed the BILD Positive Behavior Support train the trainer course to be able to support more challenging clients.
Lindsay Macalister
Deputy Manager
After School I studied health and social care in college which I enjoyed. When I passed my course, I got a full-time job in a dementia care home, I also completed NVQ 2 & 3. After 6 years I realised I needed to broaden my experience so in 2014 I got a job with Brunswick. I was promoted to assistant manager in 2016 and completed my NVQ 5 in health and social care in 2018. Being part of the management team has been a great experience so far and very challenging. I have learnt from experience, It has helped with my confidence and how to make improvements within my role as a manager.
Victoria Namugenyi
Team Leader
Prior to joining Brunswick supported living services, my background was in forensic mental health. At Brunswick I started off as a senior support worker, I have been supported in my personal development, including completing level 5 NVQ in leadership and management. I have developed knowledge in various fields having worked with a variety of service users. From these experiences I was propelled to further my studies and I’m currently undertaking a MSc in Mental Health nursing. It would not have been possible without the opportunity and support I have received at BSLS.
Our values
Person centric
We actively support you to identify your own pathway towards independence and provide services that are flexible and designed to fit around your individual needs.
Excellent and safe care
We invest in our staff to create a dedicated and team who are committed to providing excellent care and support, working in a way that safeguards people from abuse.
Working with families
We understand that the support and commitment of families is crucial in enabling the people who use our services to achieve independence.
Delivering quality in every area
We have a culture of "continuous improvement" to allow us to not just maintain our current high standards but constantly strive to do better.