Hello!  I’m Katie and I am the Lead Employment and Training Consultant for Recovery Works, North and Central Lancashire.

I joined Recovery Works as an ETC in August 2015, covering our Lancaster and Morecambe sites and I have since progressed onto a lead position, currently working on the Inspire Lancashire contract. Prior to joining Recovery Works I worked for a leading welfare to work provider for 5 years, delivering the DWP’s Work Programme and before that, I spent over 15 years working in Hospitality and Hospitality Management.

When I’m not in work I generally spend my time chasing around after my one year old and trying to sleep, if he allows it. Functioning on 3-4 hours sleep per night has become something I’m highly skilled in of late!!

I have been a member of the Recovery Works team since 2010, specialising in the provision of employment, training and education services to the recovery community and helping those recovering from substance misuse issues to realise their aspirations.  Before joining the Recovery Works team I have worked as a tutor and assessor, delivering training and working in prisons across the North West and South East of England, working with both prison staff and inmates.

In my spare time I like to lift heavy things! I compete at amateur level in strongman competitions and have previously been in several bands, playing gigs and touring across the UK.