Aranza is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PH) with postgraduate studies in Autism, Learning Disability and Sensory Integration (Module 1,2 & 3). She joined the Lodge Group in the summer of 2015. She is the OT for the company and a member of the training department.

She is also the Supported Living Service Deputy Operations Manager.

She provides training such as Moving and Handling people, Autism awareness, Autism play, Ethos and Principles, Breakaway training.

Her role involves assessing our service users’ needs and develop an independent living skills programme to achieve progress with set outcomes. Aranza plays a vital role in empowering staff to support our service users to live a healthy lifestyle by participating actively in their local community and enjoying a meaningful lifestyle.