Management

Jojo Rassekh

Managing Director and Responsible Individual

Director Jojo Rassekh has worked with children and young people since 2007 in children’s homes providing support for vulnerable young people with complex needs, before establishing Liberty Training and the Ohana Care Homes (formerly Liberty Homes) in 2013. JoJo previously served as a fire-fighter for 10 years. Jojo brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge. He currently heads up the special education and behaviour within Liberty College. Jojo undertook the role of Responsible Individual for Nalu house in 2023.

Michelle Smith

Managing Director

Michelle Smith has worked with children & young people since 2001 and is currently the Head of Liberty College. Michelle established Liberty Training (of which Liberty College is a part) and Ohana Care Homes (formerly Liberty Homes) alongside Jojo in 2013. Prior to this, Michelle worked in education, residential children’s homes & for the Connexions service as a Personal Adviser and Tutor. Passionate about helping others, Michelle has dedicated her career to making a difference in people’s lives.

Nikki Smith

Finance Director

Nikki Smith has worked in finance roles since 2009. Initially working in banks, she later became a Cash Office Manager working in finance departments. Nikki joined the Ohana family in 2018 (Formerly Liberty Homes) and progressed to the Finance Director position in 2021, for both Ohana Homes and Liberty College. Nikki is passionate about making sure the young people in the homes and college have access to funds and grants, so they do not face challenges or hardship, giving them a better start in life

Chris Davies

Registered Manager – Nalu House

Chris began his career by following in his parents’ footsteps as experienced foster carers in the local area. Chris worked for a reputable organisation where he experienced the many stages residential childcare has to offer, from a support worker, team leader, deputy manager and a successful qualified registered manager with 5 years of experience, supporting young people with complex, challenging needs.

Emily Baylis

Deputy Manager – Nalu House

Emily started working in elderly care in 2014 and over the years she has worked in supported living with adults with learning difficulties and as a Residential Support Worker in children’s homes. She supported children and young people with autism and EBD and worked her way up to become a senior support worker. In 2021, Emily started as a support worker at Ohana Homes and is now the Deputy Manager of Nalu House and a qualified PRICE trainer, delivering inhouse training to the Ohana staff team

Lucy Wren

Assistant Deputy Manager – Nalu House

Lucy started working in a nursery in 2013, progressing to a management position. In 2017 Lucy began working as a Residential Support Worker as well as working at an SEN school as a TA. Lucy joined Ohana Homes in 2021 as a Support Worker and later as Team Leader for two 16+ homes. Lucy has Qualified Teaching Status and is a qualified PRICE trainer, delivering inhouse training to the Ohana staff team.