Our team at
Mowat Court

Throughout my 13 years at Mowat Court, I have worked my up through several roles. I started as a Healthcare Assistant and then progressed to Team Leader. After completing my nursing training, I was given a Unit Manager post, and with the support from my colleagues, I progressed into my current role as Deputy Manager. I joined Care UK because having the opportunity to progress my career here was an exciting prospect.

As Deputy Manager, it’s important to be calm, patient and caring. I’m proud to have built good relationships over the years with residents, their families and my team. My favourite part of the day is when I find time to sit down with residents, have a cup of tea and reminisce.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing computer games and anything artsy.

I previously worked at Mowat Court as a hairdresser, and when the opportunity came up to join the team as an Activity Coordinator, it was a no brainer. In the time I have been at Mowat Court, the home has gone from strength to strength, and I’m proud to be part of the team that achieved all that we have done. It was also a big boost to my career when I was promoted to Lifestyle Lead.

In this role, you need patience, kindness and understanding. Lifestyle Leads need to be able to make a conversation out of nothing without talking at the person. We need to be well organised but able to change or amend plans if necessary if an activity isn’t progressing as it should. 

Sitting down with the residents with a cuppa for a chat, either as a one to one or in a group after an activity, is my favourite part of the day. I think it normalises life, and I hope that they see me as something more than the person that does the bingo or bakes but also as someone that is a listening ear and a friend. It’s my job to make sure the residents have had a good day.

Outside of work, I love going to see live music, and I spend much of my holidays following a band that I run a fan group for on Facebook. I am also on the committee of the local floral art club, and I like to go to motorbike trials.

I’ve been working at Mowat Court for a number of years and I was led to Care UK as it has a great reputation. Before working here, I previously worked as a staff nurse, play worker and youth worker.

To be successful in this role you need to be able to provide care to each resident according to their individual needs. You also need to be good at listening, have compassion and be able to give support to other colleagues.

My favourite part of my working day is interacting with each resident and assisting them at mealtimes.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my partner and our children and doing activities together.

I joined Care UK in 2005 having previously worked in several hotels and restaurants in the Aberdeen area.

My role requires focus and the ability to be flexible. You also need to be able to work well with a team, provide clear communication and work well under pressure.

I really like the routine here at Mowat Court and I enjoy working with the residents and my colleagues. Since joining the team I’ve discovered how much I enjoy baking. I had done very little of it before working here but baking cakes for the home users has become one of the highlights of the job.

Outside of work I am a keen hill walker and enjoy a game of golf. Mostly I enjoy spending time with the family.

I’m looking forward to getting into this role and being involved in listening to residents.

I was born in Morayshire, north of Aberdeen. I used to work as a Housing Officer for Grampian Housing Association and I visited homes across Scotland and also across the border. I also worked for offshore oil from Aberdeen and Robert Gordons University in Aberdeen.

One of my biggest career highlights was being part of the opening of Solstice in Aberdeen which is a community-based gardening project providing placement opportunities for people with mental health problems. I also had the pleasure of meeting the Queen.

I came to Mowat Court after I had a bad fall but since moving to the home, I’ve been able to become more active. I like to unwind by getting out in the garden. Recently I’ve helped paint furniture and fencing and I’ve enjoyed sowing meadow flower seeds. I also like listening to music.

The best parts about living at Mowat Court is going on trips out and I enjoyed going to a whisky experience in Edinburgh, seeing the Kelpies in Falkirk and also taking a trip on a barge.