Meet The Thurrock Team

John Taiwo

Managing Director

I have a compassionate personality, with an unwavering desire to serve my community. This drew him to Caremark, where care is at the centre of everything we do.

My commitment, and motivation, focused around caring for and managing people was key to my previous successful career in the NHS. The high standards and excellence cultivated in a near two decades of NHS experience underpin the services we deliver to our customers at Caremark Thurrock. Ensuring that we are constantly engaging our local community to support those who choose to live in their own homes and need world class care.

I am dedicated to the continual development of my team to ensure every customer and their family experience the best quality person-centred care, with compassion.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Rihanna Kamara

Managing Director

I started my career within the NHS and remaining in the sector because my greatest motivation has always been about providing care for people.

Over the years it has become evident to me that it’s not just about providing care but about ensuring that this is done in the right setting. Providing Care at home has enabled people to remain in the comfort of their own homes where they have built cherished memories with loved ones. My goal is to continue building on this and support people in my community in receiving exemplary care at home, improving outcomes and knowing they are valued and cared for by the best.

“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibres connect us with our fellow men” Herman Melville

Sarah Maynard

Care Manager

With over 41 years of dedicated service in the care sector, Sarah is a highly experienced and compassionate professional who has built her career supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, particularly those with learning disabilities. She began her journey working with adults with learning disabilities and went on to complete her State Enrolled Nursing qualification, specialising in this area.

Throughout her career, Sarah has gained in-depth experience across various settings, including 10 years in domiciliary care, where she supported individuals to live independently within their own homes. Most recently, she spent four years as a Unit Manager on a nursing floor within a care home, providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. Sarah has since returned to domiciliary care, bringing with her a wealth of clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and a deep commitment to person-centred support.

Sarah holds an NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, City & Guilds Advanced Management in Care, and a City & Guilds qualification as an Assistant Practitioner. She is currently enhancing her expertise by undertaking an industry-recognised “Train the Trainer” course, covering Basic First Aid, Moving & Handling, and Medication Support.

Sarah is passionate about delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, given meaningful choices, and supported to maintain their independence wherever possible. Her combination of hands-on experience, management expertise, and dedication to continuous learning makes her a respected leader and role model within the care community.