MEET THE TEAM AT ASPIRE IN THE COMMUNITY:

Barry

Joint Managing Director

barry@aspirecare.co.uk

” Hi my name is Barry Taylor,

I am the joint Managing Director of Aspire in The Community. I live in Huddersfield with my wife Lynda, my two children and my Cavapoo dog Luna. 

I have worked in care services since 1992 initially as a Support Worker in Sheffield at the ripe age of 23 and since then I have progressed and worked at every level of front line care delivery and management/senior management within my field of work.

I am very proud to say that since Aspire’s inception in May 2009 the company has grown into a highly regarded, well respected organisation which caters for individuals who require differing levels of support to maintain a wonderful life………..everyone deserves a wonderful life I am sure you agree. I have a real passion for what we do and the quality of services which we provide, quite honestly I love what we do.

In my spare time I have a real appetite for the outdoors which also includes a love of camping with my family, and for my sins taking my daughter to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford. “

David

Operations Manager

My name is David Byrne

I am the Operations Manager for Aspire in the Community, joining the company on the 5th January 2026. I live in Skipton but grew up in London where I started my career in social care over 40 years ago. I initially started as a support worker and have since worked in various management and senior management roles, across various parts of the country, and in residential and supported living services.

I have always been passionate about supporting people so that they live the life they want and are supported in a person centred way to experience new opportunities within their home and in their community.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, swimming, going to the cinema and the theatre.

Georgia

Manager @ The Gate Residence

My name is Georgia and I am the Manager of The Gate. I have worked for Aspire since 2022. I was initially employed as Senior Support Worker at Aspire and gradually worked hard to become Manager.

Prior to working at Aspire I worked in Mental Health services with individuals who were detained under the Mental Health Act.

The thing I love most about my role is that every day is different and most importantly, seeing our service users smile when they have worked hard to achieve their goals and become more independent. I am proud that all our service users live a full and qualitative life and are very much part of their community.

When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family.

Mark

Positive Behaviour Support Lead and Trainer

‘People supported, who display behaviours we call challenging are attempting to communicate an unmet need, what we call ‘challenging’ is their way of communicating distress.’

My name is Mark and my role at Aspire is to lead on organisation wide positive behaviour support and capable environments. To reduce restrictive practices through quality-of-life improvement, I provide strategy and policy review, training, coaching, and mentoring to support staff, management, and leadership teams in using evidence-based approaches.

I have been delivering training for over twenty years, and a principal instructor under the BILD code of practice for physical interventions since 2009. I have worked with hundreds of organisations, training many hundreds of trainers and thousands of staff working in Adult Learning Disabilities, CAMHS, Mental Health, Acquired Brain Injury, NHS Acute hospital settings, Dementia, Foster, and Adoption Services in the UK.

I am a visiting lecturer at the University of South Wales as part of the BSc Violence Reduction delivery team, a CAPBS Coach, and trained in Functional Behaviour Assessment, I also practice Non-violent resistance (NVR) to support the families of those children and young people displaying behaviours of concern.

I am married with two grown up children who make me proud every day, three rescue dogs, and in my spare time I enjoy reading and coaching children, and young people, the gentle art of Aikido.

Joanne

Recruitment Officer

Hi, I’m Joanne, and I manage the recruitment and onboarding process. I joined Aspire in the Community in May 2025, and from the very beginning, I felt like part of something meaningful. Aspire in the community is more than just a workplace – it’s a community built on care, compassion, and connection. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s genuinely committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives.

With over 15 years of recruitment experience and 2.5 years in the care sector, I’ve developed a strong passion for matching the right people with the right roles. I see recruitment as more than just filling positions – it’s about understanding people, their goals, and what truly motivates them.

It’s incredibly rewarding to see new team members grow and succeed in a place where they feel valued and supported.

I’m currently working towards my CIPD Level 5 qualification, which has deepened my understanding of people management and strengthened my commitment to continuous learning and development.

One of the best parts of my role is getting to know our staff through the recruitment and onboarding process. Everyone brings something unique to Aspire in the Community, and it’s a pleasure to help them start their journey with us.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, reading, and spending time with animals (The fluffier the better). I have a wonderfully supportive husband and two daughters and 3 cats who keep me grounded and inspired every day.

I’m excited to be part of Aspire in the Community, and look forward to continuing to build a strong, passionate, and caring team.