Our team at
Heather View

I enjoy the time I spend with residents, their families and my colleagues.I always strive to bring a smile to people's faces, and I'm focused on keeping the home's standards at the very highest level.

Being a nurse gives me the opportunity to help other people and to grow and develop in ways that are consistent with my values.I love being able to empower others to speak up for themselves, and to help them to live with dignity. I'm proud of the impact that I can have - I remember a resident's family member contacting me to tell me the difference I'd made to her mother throughout her time at the home. It's those moments that make what we do worthwhile.  

  I’ve worked in catering for over 30 years – 23 of those at the Grosvenor Hotel in London. I’ve cooked for all sorts of celebrities, from Jane Fonda to Diego Maradona and I’ve been sung to by none other than Max Bygraves!

I love my job because every day is different, and I’m passionate about good food and creating meals that residents enjoy and that support their health and wellbeing. Part of my role is to ensure that meal times are enjoyable, fun and social, and that all residents are able to dine with dignity.

My role at Heather View tests all my skills, from organising activities for over 60 residents to learning to drive the home’s minibus!

A big highlight for me has been a recent outing that we went on with a resident to a local stables. Horses have been her lifelong passion but she hasn’t experienced them for many years due to poor health. Seeing her joy when she interacted with them was simply incredible. I’m looking forward to continuing to bring value, a smile and fulfilment to the lives of Heather View residents. 

That way we ensure we’re keeping everyone safe – residents and colleagues.

I joined Care UK to develop my career and learn new skills; I previously worked in A&E. Alongside my IPC responsibilities, I’m very passionate about quality palliative and end of life care and ensuring that people’s wishes are respected and their choice and comfort are put first.

I love how we provide continuity of care at Heather View. Caring for a person who may be with us for some years is a privilege and it’s an honour to build a rapport with them and their families. I also enjoy leading a team and supporting my colleagues to develop their skills and careers.

I joined Care UK in 2011 as receptionist, and was promoted to business administrator within six months.

I enjoy the HR side of my role: ensuring that procedures are followed and work is produced to the standard that residents and their families expect. I also love seeing residents happy. Christmas time is a particularly special time as it’s very joyful, and seeing that joy on residents’ faces speaks a thousand words.

Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have a very young son, who keeps me busy too!