Ruth Sinfield

Ruth Sinfield has spent her career in social care, mainly in the statutory sector while maintaining strong links with the voluntary sector.

She qualified as a social worker in the 1970s and progressed through management to senior level. Later in her career, she returned to practice, focusing predominantly on children’s services. Alongside her statutory roles, she worked in partnership with Home-Start for many years, commissioning services and championing early prevention.

Upon retirement, Ruth was invited to join the local Home-Start management board in Monmouthshire. She became Chair shortly before the merger that created Home-Start Cymru, playing a key role in leading Monmouthshire through this transition and shaping the new organisation.

Over the course of her career, Ruth has taken the lead in developing a range of care models, from domiciliary services to residential and day care. She is particularly proud of leading the team that won a national award for services to disabled children. Now semi-retired, she continues to take an active interest in supporting vulnerable children and families, bringing her wealth of experience to Home-Start Cymru’s vision and work.