Meet the Team
Discover Our Dedicated Team at Caniad: Committed to Delivering Excellence. Get acquainted with our exceptional team members and gain insights into their integral roles within our esteemed company.
Our Team
Claire Joines
Service Manager
The Service Manager oversees the strategic side of the Caniad service.
John Redican
Team Leader Central
My name is John, I was an addict for 30 years in Manchester. I decided I had had enough and had to get out of the area. I moved to Penrhyn House in Bangor in 2016 and got recovery there. I started doing volunteering within recovery and then started getting involved with Caniad, after a while I was doing conferences and doing big meetings on my own, after a while a job came up for substance misuse coordinator and got it. I did this job for 2 years then went residential housing for people with substance misuse and mental health issues, after 3 years I wanted a bigger challenge and went for the Caniad team leader team leader job and got it. I went back to Caniad because I think makes a massive difference and shows service users and carers are being heard. And I have now been clean from drugs for 7 years.
Matthew Mosley
Co-ordinator Central
Hello, my name is Matthew, I am a dedicated individual with a passion for supporting others, I’ll be focusing on Conwy and Denbighshire (Central), working to ensure that people’s voices are heard and valued.
I am excited to make a positive impact.
Kay Wheeler
Co-ordinator West
I’m Kay, the new Substance Misuse coordinator for the Anglesey/Gwynedd area with Caniad. I’m delighted to be joining this organisation and working towards improving the lives of those affected by substance misuse. I’m particularly passionate about reaching out to individuals in more rural areas where access to services may be limited.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful Welsh countryside, indulging in fibre crafts, and experimenting with new recipes.
I’m excited to meet the service users in Anglesey/Gwynedd and collaborate with our team to make a positive impact within the area.
Mhairi Allardice
Co-ordinator West
My name is Mhairi, don’t worry about the pronunciation, I will answer to anything! I am one of the new Caniad Coordinators and I will be covering the West. Most of my experience is with counselling and mentoring, but I am excited for a new adventure and hearing about everyone’s experiences; good and bad. I’m looking forward to meeting so many new people and helping you all have your voices heard!
Mel Williams
Co-ordinator East
Hi my name is Mel and I have been a coordinator for Caniad for over 5 years now. I have lived experience and have close friends and family who have been affected by substance misuse and mental health. I have a lot of experience working with service users in Wrexham and you can find me at my drop in at Salvation Army, Big Chats at Yellow and Blue or call by Champions House for a chat. I have recently set up a support group ‘Reach and Connect’ for service users to share their experiences in a safe and supportive group. If you would like to know more then please get in touch, I’d be more than happy to help you.
Coordinators
And more to come…
Mental Health Co-ordinator Central
Mental Health Team Leader East
Substance Misuse Co-ordinator East
Mental Health Volunteer
Substance Misuse Volunteer
