Andrea Knight Down
About Andrea Knight Down
Andrea Knight Down serves as the Regional Trainer (South) at Cera since 2020, bringing extensive experience in training and operational management from previous roles at Andover and District Mencap and Connect2Care.
Work at Cera
Andrea Knight Down has been serving as the Regional Trainer (South) at Cera since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for training and developing staff across the southern region of the organization. Her tenure at Cera has included significant contributions to operational improvements and compliance with regulatory standards. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Branch Trainer at Cera from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing training programs and supporting staff development.
Previous Experience at Andover and District Mencap
Andrea Knight Down held multiple positions at Andover and District Mencap between 2010 and 2017. She began as Deputy Operational Manager for seven months in 2010, followed by roles as Staff Trainer, Training & Development Manager, and Head of Care and Support Services. During her time there, she chaired operational working group meetings to drive organizational improvements and managed the reinstatement of a reablement contract covering the Surrey and Hampshire borders.
Career at Connect2Care
From 2017 to 2018, Andrea worked as a Trainer Assessor at Connect2Care in Hampshire. In this role, she focused on assessing and training staff to ensure high standards of care and support. Her experience in this position contributed to her overall expertise in training and development within the care sector.
Management Experience at Carewatch Care Services Ltd
Andrea Knight Down served as Branch Manager at Carewatch Care Services Ltd from 2011 to 2012. In this capacity, she managed the operations of the branch, contributing to the growth of a small start-up business to achieve 2,600 service hours per week. Her role involved developing organizational policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
Education and Training Background
Andrea Knight Down studied at Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in the care sector, where she has since developed extensive training and management skills through various roles in different organizations.