Our team at
Caledonian Court

I started working at Caledonian Court as a bank staff nurse. I’d been a general nurse and worked in endoscopy before moving into working in care homes. When a permanent role came up, I applied and became a Suite Manager, and have progressed from there.

I’ve learnt so much here, including new clinical skills as well as leadership skills. I’ve learnt that, in order to develop, it’s important to be prepared to adapt and reflect on your practice. I love the way working in a care home enables you to get to know the residents. Having come from a surgical background where you don’t get to know patients, it was a refreshing change.

The residents always surprise you, when you talk to them, you’ll learn things about them and see things in them that you haven’t before. I’m looking forward to continue making a difference to their lives and driving the home forward with a great team committed to the highest standards.

I joined Caledonian Court in 2021 after looking for a change of direction in my life – it was the perfect choice. I love being able to lead activities that cater to all residents’ needs, and making sure their days are filled with fun and happiness. Making positive change to residents’ lives is such a rewarding part of my role, getting to know all about peoples’ backgrounds as well as keeping them focussed on the future and striving to achieve personal goals.

In my personal time, I love spending time with my dogs, I enjoy playing golf and I love listening to music.

With over 20 years of experience in hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, I’ve built a career that reflects my lifelong passion for food. I began my culinary training at Belfast Institute for Further and Higher Education and have continued developing my skills throughout my career, striving to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals.

I joined Care UK because I have a strong understanding of how nutrition impacts health and wellbeing - something I believe is vital in a care setting. My goal is to ensure every resident enjoys food that’s delicious and nourishing.

To do this role well, you need passion, strong teamwork, high hygiene standards, and the ability to lead and manage a busy kitchen. My favourite part of the day is coordinating tasks, supporting my team, and cooking a variety of dishes. Seeing residents enjoy their meals is very rewarding.

The most important part of my role is ensuring residents have an enjoyable dining experience, their dietary needs are met, and that we maintain the highest food safety standards every day. Some career highlights for me have been leading successful kitchen teams, earning the Eat Safe Award in a previous role, and now proudly working as Head Chef.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I love going on holidays, especially cruises, anywhere where I can sample lots of different cuisines.

I first started working at Caledonian Court as a Lifestyle Coordinator doing work experience and was offered a weekend job here. Over time I’ve moved into the Business Administrator role, taking on more responsibility. That’s the great thing about Care UK, the organisation supports its colleagues to learn and progress and experience different roles.

The best part of my day is interacting with the residents and their loved ones, that always brightens my day. Each day brings new challenges, which offer more opportunities to learn new things. In this role it’s important to have good tech skills, as well as communication and problem-solving ability. Looking ahead, I’m looking forward to continuing to develop my skills at Caledonian Court, progressing my career and meeting new people along the way.

With a background in business administration and a BA in Psychology, I’ve always enjoyed roles where I can support others. My last role was as an optical assistant, but after my own family’s experience with dementia, I felt drawn to work in the care sector.

As the first face people see when they arrive at Caledonian Court, I believe it’s important to be approachable, empathetic and always ready for a friendly chat. My role calls for organisation, warmth and the ability to put people at ease, whether it’s residents, relatives or visitors. The best part of my day is spending time talking to residents and their families.

A career highlight for me has been when residents come to me for a comforting chat or a smile. I take pride in being the link between families and their loved ones here.

Outside of work, I’m a passionate milliner and love to sing.

Before joining Care UK, I worked as a carer. When I was ready for a new role, I researched Care UK and found that its values resonated with my own.

I’ve completed training in hospitality and infection control, and my role as Head of Housekeeping calls for a combination of attention to detail, patience, problem-solving and strong people skills. One of my favourite parts of the day is our morning meeting, it’s the perfect time to plan our goals and energise the team for the day ahead.

A real career highlight for me was being nominated for best housekeeping and laundry team. What makes me proud every day is watching my team work together to keep standards high and ensure our home is clean, safe and welcoming. The most important part of my role is maintaining a comfortable environment for residents.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.

I joined Care UK after deciding it was time for a change from my previous role as a van driver for a cable company.

As Head of Maintenance at Caledonian Court, my job is all about keeping the home safe, secure and running smoothly. It takes hard work, an eye for detail, and an awareness of what’s happening across the home each day. I take pride in making sure everything is in good working order, creating a safe and comfortable environment for residents and colleagues.

My favourite part of the day is interacting with residents and working alongside a dedicated team. One of my most memorable career highlights to date was making Christmas trees with residents.

The most important part of my role is knowing I’m helping to look after the home, and making sure it’s a safe and welcoming place for everyone who lives and works here.

Outside of work, I like to stay active with regular visits to the gym, cycling and keeping fit.