Jose initially joined the STEPS team in July 2019 as a Rehabilitation Assistant before joining the Therapy team as a Therapy Assistant in January 2021.

Prior to this Jose was a professional footballer in Portugal! Jose moved to the UK and worked for Cadburys before moving into his first role in the care sector. Jose has settled into the team amazingly.

When not at work, Jose enjoys playing football with friends and being his son's number one supporter at his football matches! He also likes to go to the gym for fitness exercise. He is currently studying at University of Derby with the desire of becoming a physiotherapist in the future.

He loves having family holidays, and the Algarve is his favourite destination!