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.

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.