About Alma Safe Care Ltd
Alma Safe Care Limited is a live-in nursing care agency which provides registered nurses for live-in care across Scotland. The Home Care Nurse lives in the Service User's home to provide continuous care, companionship and help with household tasks. Alma Safe Care provides reliable, first-rate live-in care for individuals who wish to maintain their independence, dignity and comfort in their own home.
Alma Safe Care Ltd is registered with Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS, a the recently unified independent scrutiny and improvement body for care services in Scotland)
Our aims
Alma Safe Care aims to provide one-on-one personalised care tailored to the Service User’s needs, wishes and requirements.
We aim to provide a consistently high standard of one to one live-in care that will enable its Service Users to live safely and comfortably in their own homes, whilst maintaining their dignity and privacy. It is our aim to tailor our services to the care requirements and desires of the Service User to ensure that they achieve the best possible quality of life and receive an excellent standard of care whilst maintaining their independence.
As a Service User, you can expect your care to be delivered in a way which allows you to:
- Live an independent life, rich in purpose, meaning and personal fulfilment
- Be valued for your ethnic background, culture, faith and native language
- Maintain your independence, dignity and peace of mind
- Be treated as an individual and live in an environment which is free from bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Be able to complain effectively without fear of victimisation
About Us
Alma Safe Care was founded in 2010 and is owned by its directors, Max Wolf and Ruth Campbell, who have extensive experience in the recruitment and care sectors. The agency is based in Stirling, Scotland, and operates throughout the country.
Some of our Service Users may simply want basic care and a companion. Others may have severe physical or mental disabilities, may need help for a short period after an operation or stay in hospital, or may no longer be able to cope alone at home.
Our nurses are selected to match their experience, skills and personality to the requirements of the Service User.
Our Team
The Alma Safe Care team is composed of a range of individuals with a wealth of varied experience in the care sector.
We are based in Stirling in central Scotland, operating throughout Scotland.
Max Wolf, Managing Director LLB, MA, Barrister at Law
Max Wolf has enjoyed a successful and fulfilling career in the recruitment sector with his company Victor Wolf Ltd, which recruits qualified health workers for specialised placements in the health care sector. His main business has focused on establishing a training and recruitment service for skilled personnel from Eastern and Central Europe wanting to work in the UK healthcare sector.
Ruth Campbell, Managing Director, BSc, PhD
Ruth Campbell comes from a scientific background, having completed a BSc and PhD before creating AuPair Ecosse, an au-pair agency based in Scotland. AuPair Ecosse, established in 2005, is now the leading au-pair agency in Scotland. Ruth Campbell is co-founder of Alma Safe Care, along with her co-director Max Wolf.
Jennifer Campbell, Operations Manager, MA
Jennifer graduated with an MA (Hons) in Psychology at the University of St Andrews with a specific interest in elderly care.
She has undertaken an evaluation of NHS hospital admission procedures of cognitive assessment of elderly patients, under order of the NHS. She has also carried out a current literature review on the increasing levels of dementia in the UK and the impact of this on our society.
Jennifer has been with Alma Safe Care throughout its conception and development, and is responsible for the day-to-day managing and running of the agency.
Barbara Rowland, Named Nurse Manager
Barbara has over 40 years experience of working in the NHS. As a qualified Nurse, Midwife and Health Visitor, Barbara has gained invaluable insight into the many aspects of hospital and community care. Working at NHS Board level during the 1990’s, Barbara was a Patient Services Manager, working within the Directorate of Quality and Patient Services. Throughout her time in the NHS, Barbara has successfully undertaken studies to further her career and is experienced in the recruitment and retention of staff as well as being an assessor of professional practice.
As Named Nurse Manager, Barbara oversees the recruitment, selection, training and placement of all Nurses placed with Alma Safe Care. She is also responsible for ensuring that the company continually adheres to overall high standards of quality.
Mary Mckay, Risk Assessment Education Manager
Having qualified from St Vincents School of Nursing in Dublin as an Adult Nurse, Mary worked in various roles across Ireland and the Middle east before settling in Scotland.
It was here that she found her passion for both Infection Prevention and Education. In 2006 she successfully completed a PG CERT in teaching and higher education. She also completed an SVQ assessors A unit, enabling her to move in to a full time lecturing role on an honours degree nursing programme. She has worked in the independent sector and also with government agencies in a number of advisory roles. Mary is a qualified Manual Handling Instructor and risk assessor is currently undertaking an IOSH qualification.
It was here that she found her passion for both Infection Prevention and Education. In 2006 she successfully completed a PG CERT in teaching and higher education. She also completed an SVQ assessors A unit, enabling her to move in to a full time lecturing role on an honours degree nursing programme. She has worked in the independent sector and also with government agencies in a number of advisory roles. Mary is a qualified Manual Handling Instructor and risk assessor is currently undertaking an IOSH qualification.
Mary is responsible for the Alma Safe Care training programme and for the training and induction of all Alma Safe Care Nurses. She is also responsible for carrying out comprehensive risk assessments of Service Users and their homes to develop appropriate risk prevention measures, and create tailored care plans for Service Users.
For more information, download our Guide to Live-in Care, or watch our video below.
