Meet the Team
Karla Brown
Director of Operations
Karla joined Dignus Group in August 2022 as Director of Operations. Karla is also the Nominated Individual for Dignus Group.
Karla initially trained as an Allied Health Professional in the NHS working within Critical Care. She also worked in the ECT Suite, supporting patients receiving Electro Convulsive Therapy whilst under general anesthesia.
Following several years working in the NHS, Karla made the decision to join the Social Care Sector where she has worked for the past twenty years supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health Disorder and Complex Needs. Karla has been a Registered Manger, Regional Manager, Regional Director and Director of Operations.
Karla also works as a Volunteer for the Trussell Trust, the Birmingham Christmas Shelter and is also an NHS Volunteer Responder as part of the National Response to Covid-19.
Alina Brathwaite
Regional Operations Manager
Alina joined Dignus Specialist Care in February 2014 as a Support Worker within one of our residential care services. She has since worked her way up to Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and CQC Registered Manager, before being promoted to Regional Operations Manager.
Needless to say, Alina has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience during her time with Dignus, supporting individuals who are Neurodivergent, have an Intellectual Disability, mental health, complex needs and/or a forensic background. She is a true career success story!
Alina is a firm believer in positive behavioural support. She believes that behaviours of concern are a form of communication and understanding the individual is key to providing improved quality of life.
Kelly Cox
Regional Operations Manager
As Regional Operations Manager I support our Registered Managers with the operational running of their residential care services, enhancing the quality of service being delivered to the individuals we support. I work closely with the support functions on a daily basis to make sure each service is achieving their goals and delivering in every area.
I have worked in the private sector of healthcare for 26 years. I started my career as a Support Worker before finally registering as manager at one of the many services I worked for. Since then I have been registered manager for different services around the country covering adult mental health, learning, disabilities, complex needs, specialist needs, and acquired brain injury including rehabilitation.
During my career I have worked within care homes, adult learning disability/mental health hospitals, acquired brain injury hospitals, CAMHs units and children’s services. This career has given me passion for providing quality care and making a difference to individuals’ lives.
When I am not at work, I like to call myself a wine taster, which means I love a good time spent with my friends and family. I also love a great lively holiday!