Evolve - Warwickshire

Sharon

Hi, I'm Sharon, the Service Manager for Warwickshire Evolve. With over twenty years of experience in the substance misuse field, I have had the privilege of walking alongside children, young people, and families as they navigate challenges and uncover their own strengths. Today, I have the honour of developing and shaping our young people’s services as the Coventry and Warwickshire Young People’s Cluster Manager, ensuring that every child, young person, young adult, their family, and the wider community has access to support that empowers them to achieve wonderful things. My work is rooted firmly in the belief that every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and hopeful about their future.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me outdoors. I love being in nature — whether I’m tending to our allotment, walking the dog, or exploring new places with my son. These moments bring balance, perspective, and a sense of grounding that I carry into everything I do.

 

Suz

I’m Suz, I’m one of the Team Leaders for Evolve.  Prior to being a team leader, I worked in substance services for several years  over Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.  

I’m genuinely grateful (and often humbled) to work with a great team of dedicated staff whose aim is to support and empower young people.  

My motto is ‘people not problems’ and I value open and honest opinions and communication.   

I love coffee and my favourite place to be is at home with my family and animals.

 

Alastair

Hi, I’m Alastair. I’m one of the team leaders for Warwickshire Evolve and have been involved with substance services for the past 25 years. I have a background in social care and currently I focus on children and families’ services, volunteers, and student placements. Outside of work, my favourite place to be is up a mountain in the Austrian Alps.

 

Meg

Hi, I’m Meg and I work in the North of Warwickshire. I support young people who are using substances and wish to come off, reduce or just have some education. I enjoy drinking coffee; usually you will not see me without one, or I have to be at least near to a coffee shop. I also have a little cat who loves to keep me on my toes.

 

Helen

Hi, I am Helen from Warwickshire Evolve.  As a dedicated Children’s and Family Worker, I specialise in supporting children impacted by parental/sibling substance use, focusing on their emotional health and wellbeing.  Outside of work, I am a keen traveller, passionate about exploring diverse cultures and meeting new people.  I also enjoy physical activity such as yoga and Body Combat, I have even completed a charity abseil down Coventry Cathedral. 

 

Chloe

Hi, I’m Chloe and my role involves making sure people accessing our services for the first time get the support that's right for them.  Another main part of my role is adding assessments to system and collating data for our commissioning body. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family and my beautiful Dachshund Snoop who is always keeping my busy. I also love long walks and a cozy night in with a Chinese or Indian takeaway and a good crime documentary.

 

Abbie

Hi, my name is Abbie and I am a Resilience Worker for Warwickshire Evolve. I also have a lead role in Marketing. In my free time, I like anything artsy and enjoy making things for friends and family, especially birthday and Christmas cards. I also love spending time curled up on the sofa with my pets, my kindle, and a Pepsi Max.