Our Team

Sarah is the founder Director of Karuna Living driving the setting up of this care provision. Working with her co Director Tracey and Registered manager, Simon, she has steered the development of the business over the last 3 years. Her focus is directed internally as she oversees many of the strategic, financial and business support aspects of the company. As the Nominated Individual for Karuna Living she is also responsible for maintaining the standards set by the CQC.

Sarah has a medical background but set up and continues to run a Leadership Consultancy, Complete. with her husband Alan. This enables her to offer a depth of experience and guidance to our team to ensure the best possible solutions for our service users and support workers.

I believe that we are all capable of continuing to learn and develop – our children and ourselves.

Sometimes this requires us to have the courage to do things we think we are not capable of. Setting up Karuna Living happened because there was no suitable provision available for our children. We had the choice to accept that or not, we chose to find our own solution.

But we don’t need to feel alone when we step out into the unknown and I am thankful for all the guides we continue to find along the way and in particular for the support of family and friends.

Tracey has always been passionate about travel and had a long career in the travel and tourism industry before deciding to change her career path when making the move to Ringwood.

Tracey found a role as admin support in a local special needs school, and this role resonated for her as she has always been closely involved in supporting her son Scott’s needs. This involved working closely with specialists, engaging private therapists, and making her own resources to enable his development.

At the school Tracey’s networking skills made her the natural hub for other parents to gravitate to. She brings the same energy to her role at Karuna Living by bringing the team together, managing all our HR and recruitment and leading on Health and safety.

Tracey joins Sarah as a Director of Karuna Living and works closely with her on all the strategic and business management tasks. She also works alongside Simon the registered manager on the day to day tasks.

We are immensely grateful for the high standards, organisational skills and experience Tracey brings to Karuna Living and for her courage to take a leap of faith and take on this role.

I never imagined I would be brave enough to take on such a huge challenge!

Setting up Karuna Living has been exciting, and terrifying in equal measures. The wish to see my son fulfil his potential has given me the determination to make this venture a success, and I feel privileged to be working alongside such a fantastic team of professionals.

I now feel confident in saying that the future is bright for our very special young people, having created a unique and loving environment which is the Karuna Living family.

Hi, my name is Izzy. I have worked at Karuna for over 3 years now, I transitioned from Specialist education to Social care in 2021 and enjoy supporting our residents to fulfil a meaningful and happy life. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring new places and swimming.

I have been working nearly a decade in care; I love to make a difference in people lives. Working at Karuna means I get to work with 3 lovely young men with autism and learning disabilities. My personal development has grown which enables me to best that I can be. Working in care and with a great team has helped my confidence grow and empowers me to give my very best whilst I am working alongside these lovely young men. I am very caring and compassionate person, and I love to make a difference at work and with my family’s life too.

Hi, I’m Jenny, I’ve spent most of my working life in care, it’s something that comes naturally to me as I enjoy helping and connecting with people. I also have a love for travel and spent 5 amazing years living in Thailand, experiencing the culture and different way of life. More recently I’ve started a family, which has been a whole new adventure of its own. I started working at Karuna living in 2025, I love spending time with the guys that we support I have enjoyed getting to know them and building a bond with them.

Support work has completely changed my outlook on what a job means to me.

After spending my working life waiting tables and pulling pints, I took on my first role in 2016 supporting 12 to 18 year olds. Since then, I have been involved in the daily lives of some amazing children and adults, helping them achieve new goals, increase their independence and form positive relationships. 

I am now so proud to be part of the Karuna team supporting three fantastic residents, and I am loving every day there!

I love spending time with my family (you never stop being a mum even with grown up kids!), dog walks and listening to music for my wellbeing. 

I have been working in care since 2002. I have worked in nursing, community, education and now supported living. I have been working at Karuna Living since 2024 and I can’t imagine working anywhere else. I love coming to work every day and seeing the incredible guys we support and working alongside the best most experienced team. Working at Karuna has a home from home feel and I am very lucky and privileged to be part of the Karuna Living team. When I am not at Karuna Living I like to spend time with my family and friends.

Having supported people with Autism since 2017, I joined Karuna Living in 2021 which has allowed me to continue my passion of helping people to achieve their potential in a fun and caring environment. I am at my happiest outdoors, I enjoy running, walking and climbing alongside various water sports.

I have been supporting children and adults with Autism since 1996, I have worked in education, community care and residential now supported living. I joined Karuna Living in 2025 after a brief retirement I realised I wasn’t ready to stop working in care. Working at Karuna Living has allowed me to continue to support these amazing guys to achieve their full potential in a safe, caring and fun environment. Outside of Karuna I love to travel and spend time with my family and grandchildren.

I moved to Karuna Living in 2025, I love living at Karuna Living I get lots of attention and I am around people all day that talk to me and let me have the run of the house. I get treated and fed like a queen which I love. I am very lucky that we have a large garden that I get to explore.