Dan has a wealth of experience having worked in Health and Social care for 12 years. His previous roles have been centred around care and education in both secondary education and residential care supporting young people with autism and other complex difficulties. Dan has accomplished his Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management where he also achieved a Distinction grade.

Dan has a passion for delivering the highest quality of care and for that to be as person centred as possible by supporting the young people to achieve their goals and be an active part of the community.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Dan wants to ensure that everyone at Shap Road is provided with every opportunity to achieve their personal best, whilst being as happy and safe as possible. This does not just stop at the adults residing here but also to the staffing team that he manages to the outstanding level that Shap Road is recognised as being.

Damien joined the Cambian Group in 2019 and has worked within the care sector since 2007.  Damien is now the Deputy Manager and prior to this role has worked as a Residential Support Worker and Team Leader which shows how keen he is to progress and further enhance his knowledge and responsibilities. Damien is also one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads at Shap Road and has accomplished his Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. Damien is the operations trainer for CPI safety intervention training within this region for Cambian. He is also fully qualified through St John’s Ambulance as our Designated First Aid Responder. Damien has a vast experience of working with people who have severe learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD and other complex needs.

In his spare time, Damien enjoys spending time on his motorcycle (of which he has 2) and walking his 3 Labrador dogs over the fells within the lake district.

Paul has been with the Cambian Group since 2021 when he joined Shap Road as a Team Leader. Paul is also one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and is qualified to DSL Level 3. He has previously worked within the care industry since 2009, building up a wealth of knowledge and experience working with Children/ Young Adults with complex needs, including EBD, ASD and SEND. Paul is the Care Certificate assessor for new staff starting at Shap Road, this is something he really enjoys doing.

Away from work Paul has just become a Grandfather which is keeping him busy, he enjoys watching football and he actively participates in Fly fishing, clay pigeon shooting and training and working Labrador Gundogs. 

Roland has worked for the Cambian Group since 2022 when he joined Shap Road as a Team Leader. Roland has over 16 years’ experience of working within this sector and has a vast knowledge around non-verbal and sensory needs. He has worked and specialised with challenging behaviour, non-verbal and severe sensory needs since 2008, where he also gained a Level 3 qualification as well as his Care Certificate. Roland is one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and is qualified to DSL Level 3. He is currently working towards his Level 4 Diploma in Leader of Adult Care services.

In his spare time and when not at work, Roland enjoys exploring now road and places on his motorcycle.

At Cambian Shap Road, our team is more than just support workers —they’re family. Every member of our dedicated staff shares a common passion for creating a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment for our residents.

Everyone here works tirelessly to ensure that every resident feels valued, safe, and cared for. We pride ourselves on combining professionalism with genuine compassion, tailoring our support to meet the unique needs of each individual within our care.

Whether it’s a warm smile, a listening ear, or simply going the extra mile, our team’s commitment shines through in everything we do. With a wealth of experience and a genuine love for what we do, we are proud to make Shap Road a true ‘home for life’.

We believe it’s the people who make the difference, the longevity from some of our staff members (who have been here for over 14 years) proves this.  The team at Cambian Shap Road, really does make us Outstanding.