Our team at
Halecroft Grange

 I started out as a carer and progressed to senior carer, then I thought I’d challenge myself and study for a nursing degree. At age 46 I left Chester University with a BSc in Adult Nursing!

After that I became a surgical nurse at Macclesfield Hospital. Our ward became the Covid ward when the pandemic hit, so that was an extreme learning curve for me. When things settled down I moved onto a medical ward which became one specialising in older people’s care. Here I gained a lot of knowledge regarding chronic medical conditions.

I’ve always been keen to move into management, so when an opportunity arose at Halecroft Grange I thought I’d go for it, and here I am. I love working here, and the team is so supportive and welcoming to residents, relatives and colleagues alike.

Outside of my job I like to relax by getting stuck into a good book, or having a night out at the theatre.

It is a very enjoyable position that provides me with a great deal of job satisfaction.

I love working with residents and I am pleased to be a part of a great team of people who all strive for the same goals. I believe the activities team can bring joy and fun into residents’ lives, and our aim is to give them happy experiences and involve their family and friends where possible. Nothing makes me happier than seeing residents smiling.

I started as a Carer and worked my way up to Residential Lead, gaining my Diploma in health and social care management in 2018. I spent a year out of care homes working within the supported living sector, however my heart is with dementia care hence joining the team here. It is my responsibility to provide the reminiscence community with a strong, focused, and caring leadership to ensure the highest standards of person-centered care through the resident's journey while living at Halecroft Grange. I am passionate about the care sector and committed to my role here at Halecroft Grange as Reminiscence Coordinator.

I began my career as a care assistant primarily working with older adults living with dementia. As my career progressed, I have worked as suite manager, taking day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of quality person-centred care and all aspects of team management. I have always enjoyed sharing the knowledge and skills I have gained through my training and experience with others.

I worked as a Banqueting and Deputy Manager as well as in a concierge role. This experience and knowledge of customer service has been a huge plus in my role here.

There’s a fantastically warm and welcoming atmosphere at Halecroft Grange, and superb relationships between the team and the residents. I like to make residents and colleagues laugh. The great Ronnie Barker said that “making someone laugh is the best feeling in the world” and I believe that’s very true.

In my free time I don’t get much opportunity to unwind as I have two children! However, I do enjoy catching up with sport, including football and rugby.

During this time I have worked in many multi award winning establishments in and around the Manchester and Cheshire areas. I’m passionate, hardworking and dedicated, with a commitment to providing the best possible service to our community and guests. It’s an honour to be part of such a proactive and productive team and a pleasure to help enhance resident’s quality of life.

One of the best aspects of my role is building a rapport with the residents, including helping new residents to settle in quickly and start enjoying everything the home has to offer.

I’m passionate about delivering the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for residents and I’m proud of my team as they feel the same way. Residents and their families expect the best, and that’s what we’re committed to giving them.