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Our team at
Abbeycrest

Trusted to care in Reading, Berkshire

Trusted to care in Reading, Berkshire|With over 40 years’ experience,
Care UK are experts in delivering award winning care|Care UK is the most awarded care home provider for the last five years|Discover why Care UK is trusted to care by over 16,000 families

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Meet our friendly care team

The dedicated and experienced team at Abbeycrest provides your loved one with care that's completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes. 

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Sue Smart

Home Manager

As Home Manager I believe that our residents should receive the very best bespoke care and support they require to meet their needs, whilst making each day memorable.

I have been blessed to have a very successful career working in the health and social care sector with over 30 years of experience. I trained as a nurse in Hertfordshire and have maintained my registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, after qualifying I worked in A&E before stepping into the community in 2003 where I managed domiciliary care including complex care as clinical lead and then into care home management.

It is important to me that my team feel valued and supported in their roles, as well as having the opportunity to develop so that our home can thrive and be a happy and beautiful home for everyone.

At Abbeycrest, we are one big family and everything we do is from the heart, treating the people living in our community as individuals understanding their choices, wishes and dreams for no other reason than to make a difference every day.

Stephan
Stephan
Head Chef

I have been the Head Chef at Abbeycrest for 14 years and am passionate about creating delicious, nutritious meals for our residents. I take great pride in making sure everyone enjoys their food and that mealtimes are something residents can look forward to each day.

Kayleigh
Kayleigh
Receptionist

As the receptionist at Abbeycrest, I enjoy being the first friendly face that welcomes residents, families and visitors. I’m always happy to lend a hand throughout the home and support the team in any way needed.

Sarah
Sarah
Administrator

I am the home's Administrator and I have been here for a long time, having joined Abbeycrest in September 2013. I enjoy dealing with the administration of the home and ensuring that things run smoothly and that both  residents and staff are happy.

Rubin
Rubin
Head of Maintenance

I have been part of the Abbeycrest team for 20+ years and am dedicated to making sure everything in the home runs smoothly. I always aim to go above and beyond to help wherever I can and keep the home safe and comfortable for everyone.

Our experienced teams

Every day Care UK colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

Carers

Our hardworking teams always keep individuals and their families at the heart of the care they provide. We work with you to shape the care your loved one receives, the food they’re served, the activities and experiences they want to do – even the ways they prefer to keep in touch with their friends and family. 

Nurses

The nurses at Care UK are highly skilled and receive sector-leading training, which enables them to keep developing expertise in different clinical fields from dementia to palliative care.

Lifestyle

Our dedicated lifestyle teams work hard to organise a range of activities and events at our home. From gardening and baking to quizzes, music sessions and even live entertainment. Above all, we get to know your loved one to make sure our activities are tailored to suit their interests and hobbies.

Home support roles

From catering to maintenance, housekeeping to administration, our home support teams play a crucial part in ensuring individuals enjoy an exceptional and safe service every day.

All our teams get to know each person they care for to ensure they provide a service that’s designed around their unique needs and tastes. 

Infection control

Every colleague receives training in infection prevention and control as part of their induction and updates regularly through online and in-person learning. Our dedicated IPC Champions in each home help embed safe working practices and raise awareness of hygiene standards.