Melaluna Sykes

Founder & Lead Carer – Verdantia Care

Melaluna is fully insured to provide professional home care services. Her coverage includes Public Liability, Loss of Property, Personal Accident, and Legal Expenses, ensuring complete peace of mind for the families she supports. At Verdantia, we take your trust seriously—and that includes full protection and accountability.

Professional Profile

Warm, person-centred, and committed to dignity-first home care, I am a dedicated independent carer with over 15 years of experience supporting older adults across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. As the founder of Verdantia Care, I deliver bespoke in-home care rooted in compassion, trust, and personal connection—helping families navigate care with clarity, dignity, and peace of mind.

Key Qualifications

Background Verified

Enhanced DBS Checked & Fully Insured

Medical Competence

First Aid & Medication Trained

End-of-Life Care

Trained in End-of-Life (Palliative) Care

Specialized Training

Certified in Dementia & Alzheimer's

Mental Health Focus

Mental Health Awareness Certified

Health & Safety

Infection Control & Guarding Adults

Professional Experience

Verdantia Care – Founder & Lead Carer

Independent Home Care Provider | Greater Manchester & Lancashire

2018 – Present

Responsibilities & Achievements:

Developed and delivered bespoke care plans for each client based on individual needs

Spearheaded the Home Care Readiness Digital Audit to help families assess safety, comfort, and accessibility remotely

Built long-term client relationships through continuity of care with one dedicated carer per family

Introduced community-focused outreach based on NHS-inspired proactive care models

Maintained a 5-star satisfaction rating with heartfelt testimonials and handwritten recommendations from families

Recognition & Accreditations

Featured in Local Community Health Networks

Rated as a Top Local Carer by Greater Manchester Families

Proudly Independent: No franchise, no compromise on care

My Certifications

A showcase of professional achievements and certifications earned throughout my career journey.

Melaluna Sykes' Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Level 1), awarded by City & Guilds, May 2017.

Melaluna Sykes' Unit Credits in Health and Social Care, awarded by NCFE, September 2017

Melaluna Sykes' Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Adult Social Care, awarded by Skills for Care & Development, January 2018

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Melaluna Sykes' Long Service Award for 15+ years of dedication, presented by HC-One, February 2025

Melaluna Sykes' CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, awarded by NCFE, August 2017."

Melaluna Sykes' CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England, awarded by NCFE, September 2017

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Melaluna's MCA and DoLS understanding your role Certificate – HC-One
January 2025

Melaluna Sykes' Safeguarding Certificate, awarded by HC-One, February 2025

Melaluna Sykes' Functional Skills Qualification in English (Level 1), awarded by City & Guilds
August 2017

Melaluna Sykes' Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Adult Social Care, awarded by Skills for Care & Development, January 2018

Melaluna Sykes' Safeguarding Certificate, awarded by HC-One, February 2025