Our team at
Driffield Manor

I started at Driffield Manor as a Care Assistant and have since worked my way up to Senior, Unit Lead, and now Deputy Manager. Along the way, I’ve completed my NVQ Level 3 in Lead Adult Care and my Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Adult Care.

To do this role well, I believe you need patience, resilience, and the ability to empower and motivate others. I love doing my walk-arounds each day. Seeing the home full of activity, staff enjoying their work, and residents relaxed and happy makes me proud of the team we’ve built here.

One of the biggest highlights of my career was helping to commission Driffield Manor alongside the home’s Registered Manager. Building the team from scratch and supporting everyone through the process was challenging but incredibly rewarding. It pushed me to grow and strengthened my leadership skills.

Outside of work, I love spending time at the beach with my husband, our two children, and our cockapoo, Lady. Rain or shine, there’s nothing better than fresh sea air and a family walk along the coast.

I joined Driffield Manor after many years in the travel industry.

In my role, I believe it’s important to be empathetic, engaging and a good listener. Clear communication is key, as well as being adaptable and able to multitask while maintaining high standards. My favourite part of the day is meeting residents and hearing their stories. I love chatting to them about their families, their hobbies and the holidays they have enjoyed.

I am proud to represent Care UK and to support families at such an important time of their lives. Being able to welcome people to Driffield Manor and guide them through their journey from first enquiry to moving in is a joy. It’s a real privilege to work in a brand-new home, showcasing all the beautiful rooms, dining facilities and lounges and I class myself very lucky to be able to call this my workplace.

Outside work, I enjoy travelling and spending time with my family. Much of my week is spent supporting my daughter at competitive swim training, often from early morning starts to long weekends at competitions.

I am proud to be part of the team at Driffield Manor, bringing a strong background in hospitality and leadership to my role as Head Chef. I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision and an NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking, and I have built my career across both care and restaurant settings.

Before joining Driffield Manor, I worked as a Head Chef in another care home and previously as a restaurant manager. These experiences have shaped my high standards and organised approach.

In my role, strong organisation, calmness under pressure and clear leadership are essential. I am passionate about training and developing others, supporting my colleagues to grow in confidence while consistently delivering excellent food. Creating meals that residents genuinely enjoy is at the heart of everything I do.

My favourite part of the working day is mealtimes. Seeing the smiles that good food brings to residents’ faces makes all the preparation worthwhile and is incredibly rewarding. The most important part of my role is ensuring every resident receives top-quality food that is nutritious, enjoyable and prepared with care.

I have been fortunate to enjoy many career highlights, including serving celebrities and managing large corporate charity events, which challenged and strengthened my skills.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf, gaming, following football and spending time with my family.