Caren previously worked for Purbeck District Council for 16 years, the last 8 years as a Tenant Services Officer in the Housing Department. Her main duties included rent arrears and estate management. Caren works from Signpost’s Blandford Office and her main duties include estate management, allocations, rents and void properties.

Caren is married with one son who is a year old. Hobbies include playing hockey and badminton and for the last 18 years she has worked voluntary with the 1st Wareham Boys Brigade Company.

Caren joined Signpost to broaden her knowledge and experiences and felt that this could be achieved by joining a larger organisation offering a comprehensive housing service.

Lucy previously worked for East Thames Housing Association in Stratford, London where she was responsible for the recovery of rent arrears. Lucy and her husband have recently moved to Dorset from Essex.

As Lucy says, “One thing I've learnt in housing is that there is always something you don't know. You never stop learning. In my new role at Signpost l am already gaining knowledge about things that I've never dealt with before such as allocations. However, I hope that the fifteen years experience I've had in housing, will also benefit Signpost and its' tenants. “

Lucy is based at Signpost’s office in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. In her spare time Lucy enjoys walking, photography and reading. She is a member of Amnesty International and the National Trust.

Ends: With photographs - Caren Welsh and Lucille Brown
For further information please contact Tina Partridge, Marketing Manager at Signpost on 01258 484884.