Meet the team

If you live in and around Acle, Aylsham, Cromer, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Holt, North Walsham, Wells next the Sea or Wroxham then you'll be supported by our Great Yarmouth and North team.

John Carr - locality co-ordinator

What is your job?

I'm a locality co-ordinator and so I'll be the main contact between parents and carers and TITAN+ .and I'm always happy to help make arrangements and talk through any issues.

I've been working with the team since 2019 and have worked with lots of young people. Before that I was a police officer for 30 years, one of my jobs was working in child protection.

What makes your day?

I have always really enjoyed working with young people and I find it hugely rewarding to be able to help them develop the skills to be as independent as possible.

What do you like doing out of work?

I love the great outdoors, especially open water swimming and running (although not at the same time!).

Debbie Bailey - senior travel mentor

What is your job?

As a senior travel trainer, I work on a one-to-one basis with young people and adults. My role is to support them while they are gaining the skills that will enable them to travel independently. Each person will receive an individualised learning plan to suit their requirements.

I have over 17 years experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant working within a school setting.

What makes your day?

I find it extremely rewarding to watch someone's confidence grow. Having such a rewarding job that allows me to be part of a young person's/adult's journey and watch them flourish is a privilege.

What do you like doing out of work?

I enjoy walking and exploring different places, I am part of a small local running group and a gym member. The thing I most enjoy is spending time with my family.

Zena May - senior travel mentor

What is your job?

As a senior travel trainer, I work with a variety of young people and adults out and about in the community, training and encouraging them to develop the skills they need to be able to use public transport to travel independently.

What makes your day?

I find it very rewarding seeing individuals grow with confidence when they learn new skills to help them become more independent.

What do you like doing out of work?

I enjoy being outdoors, especially walking, running and swimming. I also spend a lot of time in my new garden growing flowers and trying to grow some vegetables.

Ellie Edwards - travel mentor

What is your job?

I work 1-2-1 with people in their communities, supporting and enabling them to gain the knowledge and skills which will help them to travel independently. Sessions are tailored to each person's specific requirements or needs.

Prior to taking on this role, I worked and volunteered in the education sector for 8 years, being involved in schools, outdoor education and local sports clubs.

What makes your day?

I enjoy enabling others to achieve their goals and enabling them to progress along their individual journey towards independence. Seeing trainees' confidence and skills build during the course of their sessions is very rewarding. It is great to be a part of someone's development and see all their hard work and effort paying off.

What do you like doing out of work?

I am a member of local sailing clubs and I like to spend my weekends and sometimes evenings, racing and cruising the broads in my variety of boats. I also like to explore new places, going on walks and bike rides around Norfolk.