Our team at
Parsons Grange

I’m a trained nurse, and previously, I was working as Deputy Director of Clinical Services at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital. I joined Care UK because I wanted to make a meaningful impact, and the care provider’s values align with my own. I love the focus on ‘teamwork’ especially.

I’ve had exciting experiences in my career, including being invited to participate in an international conference with world-renowned researchers as a panel speaker after presenting my own research findings.

In my Deputy Manager role, it’s important to have attention to detail, great time management, mentoring and teaching abilities and problem solving and risk management skills. I take pride in empowering the team with skills and knowledge and knowing the residents at Parsons Grange are happy and healthy.

The key part of my role is making sure residents are safe and the team is empowered. Seeing my team develop makes me proud of what I do.

When I’m not working, I enjoy fishing and travelling.

Before joining the team at Parsons Grange, I was an account manager for a bicycle brand and have many years of experience working in sales, marketing and customer service.

After my nan had a very positive experience going to a care home, I wanted to do something that really counted and mattered – so here I am!

My motto is people first, always. In this role you definitely need empathy and love being around people. One of my favourite parts of the day is spending time with residents and hearing all their stories. I feel incredibly proud in this role and being able to help find the best care provision for people.

I like to spend my free time outdoors in nature and I love mountain biking and wild camping.

Before joining Care UK, I worked as a Property Maintenance Manager, but I was looking for a more rewarding job and a complete change of career. I have a background in events and parties, so the role of Lifestyle Coordinator seemed like a good fit for me.

It’s my role to organise fun activities and make sure that residents are leading a varied and fulfilling life in the home. In this role, you need to be kind, caring, bubbly and positive, with a good dose of empathy and compassion.

I love when an activity makes residents feel happy and fulfilled. One highlight was when a resident living with dementia who was terrified of birds handled a few birds of prey in the home, which made them feel alive and exhilarated! Making a difference in people’s lives is so rewarding.

When I’m not working, I love spending time with my grandchildren and family or socialising with friends. I also like taking long country walks, cooking, furniture painting and interior design.

I went to chef school in Hungary and worked in hospitality while living in Perth, Australia. I have also worked at Silvermere golf club in Cobham where I got to meet lots of famous people, which was a highlight.

Before coming to Parsons Grange, I was head chef at another home, but I had worked at Care UK before and really liked the structure and organisation.

In this role, every day is different, so you need to be fairly easy going and flexible to find solutions to problems. It is always a great feeling when we get compliments from residents about the food.

In my spare time, I like to get out into nature. I also enjoy DIY.

I joined Care UK because I was drawn to the fulfilling lives ethos. I take great pride in giving our clinical teams the operational stability they need to deliver outstanding care.

I was a team manager before joining Parsons Grange and have a BSc in Computing. I have also had training in leadership and business operations. It’s been a real highlight transitioning into my role here. It has allowed me to apply my operational skills to a purpose-driven environment, where I can see the direct impact of my work on others; it’s incredibly rewarding. Ultimately, we are all here to ensure residents receive the best possible care, to build trust and to meet our compliance obligations.

Being part of the home’s ‘engine room’ means you need to be organised and methodical as we manage vital tasks such as payroll, recruitment and contracts. Juggling lots of different areas also means you need to be able to stay calm and be approachable. I thrive on being able to create a stress-free environment for everyone.

My time outside of work is dedicated to my two-year-old. I’m also a passionate Manchester United fan and enjoy playing my guitars.

I started my career as a carer and have progressed to be team leader. I have been trained as a Mental Capacity Act and Best Interests champion, which focuses on person-centred care and supporting people to make their own decisions. I’ve also had infection prevention and control training and support good practice across Parsons Grange.

I was drawn to Care UK for its commitment to compassionate care. The organisation’s values (passionate, caring, teamwork) definitely reflect how I approach my role.

As with any role within a caring environment, you need to have kindness, patience and be a good communicator. You also need to be able to stay calm, be supportive and understanding.

Stepping into a leadership role has been a real highlight for me. It is rewarding being able to use my skills to maintain a safe and well-run home. I always feel so proud when I know that residents feel safe, supported and genuinely cared for. We are here to treat everyone with dignity, compassion and respect.

When I am not working, I spend my time with family and enjoy taking time to relax and recharge.

Before joining the team here, I spent 27 years as cabin crew for British Airways. I love working with, and meeting new people. Being part of the Parsons Grange team is an opportunity to continue doing that, but on land.

In my current role, it is important to be compassionate and to have the ability to listen. I find it rewarding to find solutions and help people, so being able to welcome visitors and talk to residents daily is incredibly fulfilling for me.

Outside of work, I love travelling to different countries and experiencing new cultures. I also enjoy socialising with friends.