Clare Zinzan, Live-in Care Manager at Unique Senior Care
Overseeing care day to day, ensuring clients feel supported and Caregivers have what they need to deliver consistent, reliable care.
Supporting people to remain independent, while ensuring care is well planned, consistent, and responsive to their needs.
With experience in care since 2016, Clare Zinzan brings a thoughtful and practical approach to her role as Care Manager across the South of England. She has a strong understanding of supporting people living with dementia, shaped in part by her own family’s experience. She is responsible for working closely with clients and families to ensure care is tailored, well organised, and delivered in a way that feels right for each person.
Clare’s experience has given her a clear understanding of how care needs can change over time, and the importance of getting the right support in place early. She focuses on building strong relationships, making sure clients feel comfortable, and helping families feel confident in the care being provided.
In her role, Clare works closely with her team to oversee care delivery, review care plans, and ensure support remains consistent and responsive. She takes a practical approach, making adjustments where needed and ensuring communication stays clear between everyone involved.
Her approach is centred on listening, understanding what matters to each individual, and making sure care supports both independence and quality of life.
Expertise and training
A decade of experience in care since, supporting clients with a range of needs since 2016
Strong understanding of supporting people living with dementia, informed by both professional experience and personal insight
Knowledge of person-centred care approaches, aligned with guidance from the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
Experienced in developing and reviewing care plans to ensure support remains appropriate and responsive
Skilled in working closely with families to plan care and maintain clear, consistent communication
Strong focus on promoting independence while ensuring care is safe, reliable, and well organised
How Clare supports colleagues and clients
Clare works closely with clients and their families to ensure care is planned in a way that feels right for each individual. She takes time to understand what matters most, helping to shape care that supports both independence and day-to-day wellbeing.
She works alongside her team to ensure care is delivered consistently and remains responsive as needs change. By reviewing care plans and keeping communication clear, Clare helps ensure care is delivered in line with the expectations of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Clare also provides ongoing support to Caregivers, offering guidance and reassurance so they feel confident in their role. She encourages open communication, helping concerns to be raised early and addressed in a practical, supportive way.
Her focus is on building trust, maintaining consistency, and making sure care continues to work well for both clients and those supporting them.
In Clare's words..
My insights on supporting independence at home
"Good care at home starts with understanding the person and what matters most to them.
My focus is on making sure care is planned in the right way and continues to reflect each person’s needs. That means working closely with families, keeping communication clear, and making adjustments as things change.
When care is consistent and supports independence, it helps people feel more confident and settled in their day-to-day life."
How I got into my role
"I began working in care in 2016 and have since supported a wide range of clients in the community.
My experience has also been shaped by supporting a close family member with dementia, which gave me a personal understanding of the importance of clear communication and feeling supported.
In my role now, I work closely with clients, families, and my team to make sure care is well planned and continues to work as it should."
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With over 40 years of experience in the care industry, providing outstanding care has always been Helena’s core mission.
Helena has been a dedicated member of Unique Senior Care for eight years, starting as Care Manager and advancing to Head of Extra Care and now serving as Director of Operations.
She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England), as well as a Diploma in Welfare Services. Helena has completed various leadership and management courses, enhancing her expertise in the care industry.
Helena has authored published articles, including one for Skills for Care on managing change through the COVID pandemic. She has a steadfast commitment to advocating for and supporting those in need, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights upheld.