Established since 1997, the management team has grown into a stable, loyal and dependable team. Each member of staff has remained dedicated to personally knowing all individuals within their care, providing the best personalised support possible to each of our service users. Because of the dedication of our team to providing excellent, tailored support to each service user, the quality of our care has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Bohdana Shtefanyuk
REGISTERED Manager
Bohdana has worked in Health and Social care since 2001, starting in a busy 86 bedded nursing home as a Care Assistant. She joined Link Support in 2004 and became service manager in 2010. She holds the NVQ Level 4 Registered Managers Award. She has a wealth of experience caring for older people, adults with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and mental health diagnosis. In her spare time, Bohdana likes to spend time with her two children, travel around Europe and participate is various projects at Newbold Church.
CLAIRE BENNETT
CARE COORDINATOR, SERVICE MANAGER
Claire joined Link Support in 2000 and enjoyed developing the services she worked in. Claire was appointed as a Service Manager in February 2025 and is working towards her NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care. Claire has experience in supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and mental health illness. When Claire isn’t taking care of her family or dogs, she is raising awareness of social and health issues locally, through participation in charitable causes and fundraising events.
Clare Musgrove
Service Manager
Clare has been in health and social care since 1990 and has been with Link Support since 2010. Previously, she cared for older people in a large nursing home with a specialised dementia unit and has since worked very closely with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours for over a decade. Clare holds the level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services.
HANNAH ZALECKI
SERVICE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Hannah joined Link Support in 2019. She started her career in health and social care in 2006 and has experience supporting individuals with complex care needs and learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health diagnoses within supported living and respite services, as well as experience working in children’s social care and education. Hannah studied at the University of Reading and holds a DipHE in Social Care. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, long walks with her dogs, and volunteering as part of her local secondary school PTA.
vlasta mihaylov
office admin & rECRUITMENT
Vlasta started work at Link Support in 2012. After developing her knowledge and skills supporting individuals within our services she was asked to become a member of the office team becoming our Administration Manager. Vlasta has experience in supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, acquired bran injuries and mental health, she has also work in SEN school. Vlasta enjoys spending time with her children and in her spare time help to run a church-based children’s drum band.
KINGSLEY IZUEGBU Msc
TRAINING & SERVICE MANAGER
Kingsley joined Link Support in 2023 whilst studying for his master’s. He has a background in computer science and has experience in supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, learning disabilities, and mental health illnesses. Kingsley has developed in his role, joining the office team in 2024 following the completion of his degree. Kingsley enjoys gaming, football, and exploring the UK.
