Mark Peard, has a wealth of experience in the care industry, both at the ‘coal face’ and in senior/executive management positions.

He held senior management positions for a number of years, supporting staff teams to work effectively with service users, ensuring compliance with care regulators and sound communications between families and professionals. He is the holder of a Registered Managers Award, and is intrinsically involved in the day to day running of the Home, supported by a team of experienced, dedicated care and support staff.

Mark has worked in the care industry for over 20 years in a variety of positions. He is a holder of the Registered Manager award, and NVQ’s level 3 and 4 in care. He has a great deal of experience in working with people with SEBD and autism. Mark has a long background of working in the Plymouth community with various target groups, and a wide range of vulnerability. Prior to his social care journey 11 years were spent working for the YMCA in Plymouth, delivering health, fitness, and recreational activities both in the community and at their various centres. Mark was also an instrumental figure in establishing a programme of parenting education and support activities designed to enhance relationships within the family environment. After a successful local pilot this scheme received widespread acclaim and funding from the Home Office, and was implemented in a number of communities throughout England and Wales, including professional football clubs.

Malcolm started his career in the care sector in 2005, supporting young people up the age of 19 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autistic traits and other wide range of conditions. In 2008 Malcolm moved into a senior role within a children’s home.

Malcolm stated at Iota Care as a house leader in 2012 before becoming Registered Manager in 2019. Malcolm holds the level 5 diploma, as well as the Registered Manager award.