Meet The Team

VDC provides high quality personal care and support for individuals who would like to remain in their own home. Meet the team who make our outstanding care possible.

The VDC Team

VDC has now grown into a team of dedicated carers who are committed and love what they do. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our outstanding team! We are always blown away by the amount of commitment each one of our team gives to their work.

This is why we’ve created our gold star awards. To celebrate and appreciate members of our team who go above and beyond. Clients can nominate members of staff who deserve recognition for their outstanding care. Discover more on our Facebook page.

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Meet The Team

Verina Daly

Verina Daly

Managing Director & Owner
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Alex Butler

Alex Butler

HR Manager & Live In Manager
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Naomi Downie

Naomi Downie

Head of Care
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Peter Daly

Peter Daly

Finance/Marketing Manager
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Overall Rating: Good

“People’s individual needs and preferences were known and understood by staff which meant that they received a person-centred service.”
Read our report in full and discover more about why our overall rating is good!

Verina Daly

Job Title: Managing Director & Owner

Joined: 2011

How long have you been at Verina Daly Care?

I started Verina Daly Care Ltd in 2011 after working for other companies and being disillusioned with the care being provided, I felt I could do things better.

 How long have you been working in the care industry?

I started working as an auxiliary nurse in 1989, first working at Milford Hospital and then St Lukes and Royal Surrey. I then worked in the community for social services. Moving on to caring for children with short life expectancy. Eventually moving on to elderly care in the community.

What attracted you to work in care?

Wanting to make a difference to people at a time in their lives that was very difficult and scary. Wanting to help and build up self-confidence.

 What is the favourite thing about your job role?

The diversity, people I work with, people we care for, team work and have a particular affinity with clients who are end of life.

What can I say about me?

I am passionate about what we do on a daily basis, the responsibility of every single one of us and the effect we can have if we get it wrong. I love the fast pace and thinking on your feet. I enjoy stressful situations and feel that is when I am at my best. I love people, horses, music of all genres and enjoy riding my motorbike on a sunny day round the lanes of Hampshire.

Alex Butler

Job Title:HR Manager & Live In Manager

Joined: 2009

How long have you been at Verina Daly Care?

On and off since 2009 (I think) I have done various roles, from HCSW, to Accounts, to Admin and HR Assistant and now to HR Manager.

How long have you been working in the care industry?

2009, Mostly for VDC, but did work for another company very briefly, as at the time VDC couldn’t offer me the hours I needed.

What attracted you to work in care?

Flexible hours, open industry – Being a carer opens a lot of doors/windows into other aspects of Health Care (especially for VDC as they have such a good reputation with the medical teams) and Security.

What is the favourite thing about your job role?

Love the fast pace of the office, problem solving, recruiting for the perfect additions to our team.

What do you enjoy about working for Verina Daly Care?

My colleagues, no ‘micromanaging’, fair pay, flexible hours, approachable management.

What can I say about me?

I have 2 young children 1 boy & 1 girl who are full of spirit and energy. We love to go on family walks with our French Bulldog, Louis. I like to read, write (I am currently trying to write my own novel, called Rule of an Hourglass) and pre COVID, spend time with family and friends – More often than not, with a glass of wine!

Naomi Downie

Job Title:Head of Training & EOL Champion

Joined: 2019

How long have you been at Verina Daly Care?

Since 2019

How long have you been working in the care industry?

9 years

What attracted you to work in care?

I wanted to have a career where I could help others and have a positive impact on someone’s day to day life. I started my working life in a nursing home as a kitchen/laundry assistant, where I was inspired by a particular carer who made all of her residents smile whenever they saw her, even on a bad day!

What is the favourite thing about your job role?

My favourite thing about my job is interacting with my clients, calming their worries and making sure they are equipped to live their lives as they wish. Knowing I have made someone’s day a little better is everything.

What do you enjoy about working for Verina Daly Care?

I enjoy working with all sorts of different people from clients to staff. Everyone has something unique to bring to the table and you hear all kinds of different life stories! The whole team at Verina Daly Care are an absolute pleasure to work with!

What can I say about me?

I am a very family centred person, I enjoy spending time with my little boy and having adventures in the country or at the beach. I am kind and compassionate, I will always try my best to help others. My job is my vocation, I’m very passionate about care and believe strongly that I can make a difference in what I do.

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