Meet Our Team
CEO
Alice Dias
Alice has a Master’s degree in Social Work and graduated summa cum laude. She has over 15 years of experience working with children and young people in education and voluntary settings, including 6 years working and volunteering for the NSPCC.
Alice has a background in youth work and international youth mobility having coordinated several mobility projects across Europe. Alice is an experienced leader with expertise in safeguarding and frontline work.
As a former Lambeth resident, Alice has excellent knowledge of the local community and resources available. Alice was a young carer as a young person herself and is a former carer.
Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Sonny Daniels
Previously, Sonny worked as a manual worker and Project Manager for 12 years in the construction industry before making his move to the charity sector to serve the community with greater purpose.
Sonny is the current Operations Manager covering maternity leave at Carers Hub. He oversees service delivery on both the Adult and Young Carer services, whilst co-leading on strategic development within the organisation.
With a diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, Sonny also enjoys working with others to understand them at a deeper level, something which provides ongoing fulfilment for him when working with the dedicated and passionate team at Carers Hub.
Adult Carers Team
Adult Carers Team Leader
Iram Junaid
Iram holds Masters Degrees in Education from University of Strathclyde in 2023 and Media studies from International Islamic University, Pakistan in 2021. With over 9 years of experience in Education, Carer Engagement & Community Outreach in Asia and the United Kingdom, Iram brings a vast multi cultural experience to the Adult Carer team, as a Team lead.
As someone who has a lived experience of being a carer and the professional experience of supporting carers from Diverse backgrounds, Iram brings a strong understanding of carers needs and challenges , as well as the importance of a responsive and co-produced service.
Iram has recently joined Carers Hub Lambeth as an Adult Carers Support Team Lead, and hopes to become a catalyst for positive change and team support.
Service Coordinator - Dementia Carers
Yvette Trought
Yvette trained as a secondary school teacher and taught Science and Business studies for many years at schools in South London. She has spent over 15 years as a carer. Yvette is part of the Lambeth connectors group which helps to inform people about community groups and the work they do.
As the Service Provider for the Dementia Carers, Yvette maintains contact with the group by providing support and signposting when needed. She holds 1:1 meetings with carers and facilitates both an online Peer support group for the carers and a face to face group.
Yvette finds it very rewarding supporting carers with regular phone calls to discuss their well being and liaising with organisations and community groups which provide activities for dementia carers and their loved-one.
Hospital Carers' Lead
Ellie Connell
Ellie is an ex-social worker and holds an MSc in Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy.
As the Hospital Carers Lead, Ellie is based in local hospitals, identifying carers and ensuring that they are receiving the appropriate support while the person they care for is in hospital and following their discharge.
Ellie has been working for Carers Hub since 2024, and she is proud to have joined the adult team as the Hospital Carers Lead, alongside her continuing work with young carers.
Service Coordinator - Mental Health Carers
Karen Ibrahim
Karen has lived experience of supporting someone living with a Serious Mental Illness(SMI). Karen is the Service Coordinator for Mental Health Carers at Carers Hub Lambeth and a member of South London & Maudsley Involvement Register.
She regularly facilitates peer support groups for Mental Health Carers and leads a weekly Mindfulness session.
Service Coordinator - Learning Disability and Neurodiverse Carers
Yaz Bartley
Yaz has almost seven years of experience working in Housing and Social care.
Coming from a creative background, studying at the University Of The Arts London back in 2013, Yaz uses her creativity to develop ideas for supporting and caring for those in the community. She also has experience managing a range of events and sessions to help strengthen and support service users with housing, care and educational needs.
Being cared for due to ill health in 2014 by her mother this has inspired Yaz to give back to those in the community, supporting and creating a footstool for those in need. She wants Carers to feel supported, loved and cared for by Carers Hub Lambeth.
Working at Carers; Hub Lambeth is a blessing to her and she admires the work and love that the Carers do and provide for the ones they love and support.
Young Carers Team
Young Carers Team Leader
Krishtina Amatya
Krishtina lives in South East London and joined Carers' Hub in 2023. Krishtina graduated with a Masters in Neuroscience from University College London in 2021 and specialised in mental health and pain. She has since worked in the education sector as both a tutor and science teacher for young people aged 11-18.
Krishtina has been a carer since the age of 8 to her mother which is what inspired her to study neuroscience and to join Carers' Hub Lambeth.
Krishtina was the Young Carers Support Worker, carrying out Young Carers Assessments and supporting other projects. In 2025, Krishtina became the Young Carers Team Leader, and now heads up the Young Carer Service. She is looking forward to supporting her team and creating positive change,
Young Carers Project Officer
Ellie Connell
Ellie holds a BA in Social Work and MSc in Global Health, Social Justice and Public Policy. Her previous work experience covers supporting young adults with learning disabilities, brain injury rehabilitation and working with young carers.
As a Young Carers Project Officer, Ellie visits young carers in primary schools to offer 1:1 support sessions. She works with schools to increase awareness of young carers to improve the support they can provide.
Ellie runs 1:1 educational support sessions on Monday evenings alongside the Homework Club on Tuesday evenings to provide young carers with a space to complete their school work whilst giving them a break from their caring role and an opportunity to meet other young carers.
Ellie is extremely passionate about supporting young carers to meet their full potential in their education, and is proud to be providing this support with Carers Hub Lambeth.
Young Adult Carers Service Coordinator
Lauren Williams
Lauren has grown up and lived in Lambeth her entire life. She has good knowledge and understanding of the area.
She has experience working in the charity sector, in people-facing roles that are centred around young people. She worked in primary schools, as a teaching assistant, as a one-to-one support worker and as a trainee teacher on placement.
Lauren has recently taken on the role of Young Adult Carers’ Service Coordinator, supporting the Young Adult Carers to navigate their caring roles, access further education and employment opportunities. She also signposts to relevant organisations and provides emotional support.
Family Support Worker: Alcohol and Substance Misuse
Candice Phillip
Having grown up and worked in Lambeth for over 15 years, Candice has first-hand knowledge of the local and surrounding areas.
Her previous roles - teaching assistant (17 years), senior youth worker (15 years), residential support worker (ongoing), - have all been centred around children and young people between the ages of 5 -20. Working closely with other professionals to ensure the best possible outcome for each in areas such as education, family life and above all wellbeing.
As a family support worker, Candice is able to provide care and nurture to young carers, through workshops, signposting, home visits and opportunity to meet other carers, much like themselves, while partaking in fun leisure activities. Liaising with others for an outcome of balance for young carers.
Young Carers Support Worker
Judy Dajani
Judy is a Lambeth resident and recently joined the team as a Young Carers Support Worker.
Judy has private sector and research experience, ranging from topics such as gender equality, menstrual education and stigma. Judy acquired a degree in psychology & philosophy, and a masters in philosophy.
She feels strongly about uplifting and supporting vulnerable groups, and she is first point of contact for Young Carers joining Carers’ Hub. She will assess the needs of young people and their families, in order to provide the most useful support.
Judy will often be the first person young carers meet!
Other Staff
Gwenyth Withers
Digital Communications Officer
Gwen works behind the scenes, managing social media, monthly bulletins, maintaining the website, and creating graphics.
She studied at the University of Sussex, receiving a Ba(Hons) in English Literature. She then joined the communications team at Leonard Cheshire, via the Change 100 internship project. Her contract was then extended, due to her skill level and efficiency. During this time, Gwen gained national press coverage for research projects.
Gwen is also a keen writer, working on various creative projects in her spare time.
She joined Carers' Hub Lambeth in August 2022. Gwenyth want to join the team as her partner has accessed their local Carers Service, and she saw how impactful this was. She would like to help other carers to access similar support.
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Agata Radziwon
Office Administrator
Agata joined the Carers’ Hub team after spending 14 years working in the hospitality industry, including several years in management roles. During this time, she developed strong organisational, communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. After becoming a carer herself,
Agata discovered a whole new world and gained first-hand insight into the challenges carers can face. This personal experience inspired her to seek a new challenge and a more meaningful role where she could make a positive difference. As Office Administrator, Agata supports colleagues across the organisation, helping to ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently. She takes pride in creating an organised and welcoming environment that enables the team to focus on delivering high-quality support to carers in the community.
Are you a professional who wants to support our service?
We are always happy to hear from professionals who would like to work with us. If you have skills that could help us to improve the lives of unpaid carers, whether through a service or by facilitating activities, please get in touch.