SARA-JANE NESBITT
Woking
Summary
Compassionate and highly experienced care and support professional with over 15 years’ experience supporting individuals living with dementia and their families. Proven ability to deliver person-centred care, promote independence, and support individuals from diagnosis through to end-of-life. Extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams including Community Mental Health Teams, memory clinics, and local authorities. Combines professional expertise with lived experience as a long-term carer, bringing empathy, resilience, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families. Committed to delivering high-quality, dignified care and enabling individuals to live as independently and meaningfully as possible.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Younger People With Dementia (YPWD)
Surrey
03.2024 - Current
- Deliver tailored, activity-based support to individuals living with young-onset dementia
- Provide one-to-one support to meet emotional, practical, and social needs
- Facilitate support groups for carers and families
- Organise social events and educational sessions to promote engagement and wellbeing
- Support individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life
Dementia Navigator
Alzheimer’s Society
Surrey
07.2012 - 11.2023
- Provided ongoing support to individuals and families from diagnosis through to end-of-life
- Worked closely with Community Mental Health Teams and memory clinics
- Delivered person-centred guidance tailored to individual needs and circumstances
- Supported families with care planning, including future decision-making and end-of-life considerations
- Signposted to appropriate services to maximise independence and wellbeing
- Delivered support both face-to-face and via telephone
- Contributed to a Young Onset Dementia pilot programme (2017)
- Role ended following contract decommissioning
Independent Carer
01.1997 - 12.2012
- Provided full-time care for parents, including complex dementia care
- Supported all aspects of daily living, including personal care and mobility
- Maintained a safe and supportive home environment
- Enabled independence and emotional wellbeing over a long-term period
Director
Global Export Services Ltd
01.1996 - 12.2012
Register Officer
Brooklands College
01.2008 - 12.2009
Key Worker
Surrey County Council
01.1987 - 12.1989
Export Clerk
01.1985 - 12.1987
Education
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
The Open University
04-2026
Process Server Training -
01-2026
GDPR Training Certificate -
01-2020
Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators -
01-2019
Access to Higher Education -
01-1997
O-Levels - including English and Mathematics
01-1984
Skills
- Person-centred care and support
- Dementia care (including young-onset dementia)
- Safeguarding and risk management
- Care planning and needs assessment
- Emotional support and crisis intervention
- Supporting independence and daily living
- Carer support and group facilitation
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Health and social care navigation
- Accurate record keeping and documentation
Custom Section
- Trustee, Orchard Dementia Centre, 2017-01-01, 2023-12-31
- School Governor, 12 years
- Appropriate Adult, Surrey Police
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- Human Rights Activist, 1985-01-01, since
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Support Worker
Younger People With Dementia (YPWD)
03.2024 - Current
Dementia Navigator
Alzheimer’s Society
07.2012 - 11.2023
Register Officer
Brooklands College
01.2008 - 12.2009
Independent Carer
01.1997 - 12.2012
Director
Global Export Services Ltd
01.1996 - 12.2012
Key Worker
Surrey County Council
01.1987 - 12.1989
Export Clerk
01.1985 - 12.1987
BSc (Hons) - Psychology
The Open University