Alison Pearce
Sutton in Ashfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A successful care business owner, company director, and dedicated community advocate with 40 years of deep roots in the local area. Alongside running a thriving residential care business, I work tirelessly as Co-Chair of the local Care Association to champion the social care sector, drive regional funding, and build stronger working pathways with health boards. I am deeply passionate about meaningful advocacy, actively promoting the Veteran Friendly Framework in care homes and celebrating frontline workers through the Proud to Care Awards. A university graduate with a degree in Ancient History and Archaeology, a mother of three, and a keen follower of history and politics, I bring a unique blend of business acumen, empathy, and leadership. Grounded by a love for my community and a desire to make a lasting difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Chair
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Care Association
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
06.2023 - Current
- Relaunched the Care Association and built a brand-new board of directors to breathe new life into the organization.
- Chair regular meetings and host local conferences to bring members together and share best practices.
- Partner with local authority leaders to secure better market funding, improve care quality, and support staff development.
- Worked with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to design practical care pathways, including changes to ReSPECT forms, out-of-hours support, and first-call systems.
- Work closely with the Care Association Alliance (CAA) and east Midlands care association Alliance (EM CAA) to represent our members at both the East Midlands and national levels.
- Collaborate with West Notts college to create an adult social care board to support and update their care worker training courses and develop SWAP offers to help people out of work get into care jobs.
- Attend and support the international recruitment board helping local care providers successfully navigate international recruitment and keep up to date with changing regulations.
- Support and promote the DSPT toolkit, helping providers improve their data security and protection practices.
Director
Five Focal Point Limited
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
05.2016 - Current
- As a company director in our family business I work closely with our registered managers and their team to ensure we are delivering the best quality services at a fair price to the people of our local community and beyond.
- I am the company SIRO responsible for our data use, storage and cyber security. I also complete the yearly DSPT toolkit for the company
- Manage all HR operations for the company, covering policies, recruiting, and employee support.
- Source and help integrate new working systems and projects that add value and wellbeing to our service, from digital care record to the Veteran friendly framework accreditation.
- Develop meaningful resident and staff relationships through consistent, hands-on engagement.
- Engage local authorities and colleges to support countywide care quality improvements. Presenting at provider events and working with colleges to develop the next generation of care workers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and Archaeology
University of Wales, Lampeter.
Lampeter01-2000
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection
- Quality assurance
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Conference facilitation
- Networking skills
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Report-writing
- Computer literacy
Timeline
Co-Chair
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Care Association
06.2023 - Current
Director
Five Focal Point Limited
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History and Archaeology
University of Wales, Lampeter.