Westway Housing Association currently has 12 full-time staff members based at its main office at 292B, Kensal Road, W10 5BE. There are also five staff based at our hostel for young single people aged 18-25 in our Hostel at Lancaster Road, W11 and a part time resident caretaker base at Universal House, Southall.
Ricky Scipio: Chief Executive
The staff team is led by Chief Executive Ricky Scipio, who joined the organisation in 2001. Ricky is responsible for the performance, development and financial viability of the Association within the strategic direction set by the Board. Prior to joining Westway, Ricky was Housing Director for a leading London Association responsible for over 5,000 homes. His portfolio covered, tenancy management, income collection, asset management, supported housing and community development. Ricky is also a board member of one of the largest RP's in the country.
Previn Tailor: Director of Financial Services
The Finance Department is led by the leadership of Previn Tailor who is a fully qualified Accountant with vast knowledge and experience within the housing and blue chip private sectors. Previn’s leadership ensures that the association financial management is of the highest standards and quality, therefore providing accurate information to our stakeholders and Board of Management for making decisions and strategic planning.
Leonard Brown: Housing Director
Head Office Staff Members
Maria Gorbe: Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
Mihai Botiz: Customer Services Officer
Kaysha Hanson: Customer Services Officer
Stephen Okai: Snr. Financial Accounting Analyst
Akin Obembe: Finance Officer
Patricia Boothe: Housing Manager
David Rankin: Neighbourhood Officer
Janet Adebayo: Income & Tenancy Officer
Louis Rutherford: Property Service Manager
Hostel Staff Members
Rosemary Owusu- Antwi: Senior Housing Support Worker
Work experience
We offer opportunities for people from the ethnic minority communities to gain voluntary work experience. We pay travel and lunch expenses and provide a structured placement with approved job descriptions.
For details of staff vacancies and how to apply for a volunteer placement, go to our Vacanciespage.