Our team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Owner / Registered Manager
Victoria Gallagher-White
Hi, Most people call me Vicky. I have over 20 years of experience in the Care industry and have worked as a carer, field care supervisor and a CQC Registered Manager in both Domicilliary Care and Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities. I have a Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma in Health and Social Care and also hold a level 2 qualification in British Sign Language
I decided to start my own business in October 2021 as a micro-care provider when the company I was working for decided to give notice to all their clients they were supporting in the Purbecks
Assistant Manager / Care Co-ordinator
Zoe Winter
HI I'm Zoe, I joined PPA in July 2023
I have many years of care experience and have worked in care homes and in a Domiciliary care setting for many years
Previously I worked as a baker and now enjoys using these skills to make freshly prepared cakes and scones for some of our clients.
I also assist with Client Rotas and Carer schedules and am learning more about the admin side of the business.
Senior Personal Assistant
Tamara March
Hi, My name is Tam. I joined PPA in October 2023. I've been doing care for 20 Years and have a NVQ 3 in health and Social Care. I also studied Biological Sciences at Bournemouth Uni. I used to teach Health and Social Care and specialise in infectious diseases, parasites and skin integrity.
In my spare time I enjoy gardening, reading and relaxing in my hot tub
Senior Personal Assistant
Finley May
HI I'm Fin, I joined Purbeck Personal Assistants in June 2025 when the Care Home I was working at closed down. I have been working in care since I was 15 years and like to go out of my way to make people's day.
I have recently been promoted to a Senior Carer and am completeing a Level 3 apprenticship. I often get cleint's medications sorted in my own timed and reguallry update careplans to meet their changing needs
Senior Personal Assistant
Paula Barry
HI I'm Paula. Previously I was a senior carer in a local Care Home
I am the lead carer for our supported living client and manage his finances, shopping and also his medications.
Personal Assistant
Jessica Hart-Shea
HI I'm Jess, I joined the company in December 2022 soon after my son started school.
I have been provided with hands on training and was not left to lone work until I was fully confident. Our clients often describe me as a duplicate of Victoria, not surprising as she was my mentor and guide to working in the Care sector. I am working towards my Care Certificate via e -learning and Webinar training, as well as on the job support and mentoring from Victoria and our Senior Carers
Personal Assistant
Kath Broomfield
Hi, I'm Kath.
I have a love for Music, Football and my dogs.
I joined the PPA team in November 2023 and am now working towards a level 3 Qualification in Health and social Care
Personal Assistant
Chona Suaybaguio
Hi most people call me Chay.
I am from the Philippines but have lived with my partner and two children in Swanage for many years. I am an experienced carer having worked in Cliff Top Care home as a Night Care Assistant for many years. I generally work evenings and Night Shifts
Personal Assistant
Jodie Collins
Hi, I'm Jodie.
I joined PPA in June 2025 with over 5 years experience as a Domicilliary carer. I already knew Vicky and Sam as I was previously a carer for Sam and was more than pleased to be joining their team of carers. I have a young family at home so mainly work school hours but do work some evenings as well.
Personal Assistant
Katrina Galton
Hi, I'm Trina.
I joined PPA in June 2025 and used to work with Jodie. I work several mornings each week to fit in around supporting my poorly Father jointly with my sister
Would you like to join our Team?
We are always looking for Kind and Caring individuals to join our Team of Personal Assistants. We have a relaxed yet professional work ethic and work together as a team, supporting each other to provide the best possible person centred care to our Clients.