Uzair began his career as a specialist in human resources management. He undertook consultancy work for the children’s social services department for a local authority and in the process found that there were several inconsistencies in the care that was being provided. So he sought to engage himself with the relevant qualifications and reintroduce appropriate foundations of care.

It came as natural progression that he set up an establishment to help young people leaving care and support them integrating with society having lived in the care system. He coached, trained and facilitated experienced staff for local authorities who needed specialist carers for young people. His success in the sector soon enabled Spire Assist to introduce their own supported accommodation to better engage and assist young people.

“My team and I are committed to making the lives of children better and equip them with the tools to overcome the challenges and obstacles they face, in a positive and productive way.”

Jane's experience stems from being a social worker for the first decade of her professional career. She expanded on her social work experience and set up an employability and coaching centre for young adults, helping them navigate through the obstacles and challenges of venturing into their first ever career oriented roles. Guiding them with identifying their core abilities and providing platforms for them to build on while teaching them life skills and helping them find their talents.

Her experience in the field of care consists of managing a healthcare agency and ensuring its smooth operation. Her strengths lie in communication and management and being passionate about helping people in care create better lives for themselves.

“I live my life and ambitions following a very simple but a powerful quote from Mother Teresa: It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing. Leo Buscaglia, a famous author, once said that too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. We at Spire, carry that ethos from our hearts and aim to better the lives of every child and young person we engage with.”