Our team at
Pear Tree Court

I studied banking and finance and had 18 years of experience working at commercial banks in Zimbabwe before joining Care UK in 2022. I was keen to be part of Care UK because it’s an award-winning sector leader with great values and big ambitions.

After leaving Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, I obtained my Care certificate in the UK and worked as a carer and healthcare support worker. Transitioning into the care sector was a career highlight – I've learned a lot, and being there for the residents is so fulfilling.

As a Customer Relations Manager, you need to be empathetic and listen to the needs of everyone who comes through the care home’s doors. My favourite part of the role is sitting down with families and listening to their stories and concerns. It’s a great feeling when I can find a solution to their challenges. It brings out the human side of our business and the critical role we play at Care UK in people’s lives.

We have a great sense of teamwork at Pear Tree Court, and I enjoy working with my wonderful colleagues to ensure residents’ transitions into the home are seamless and the onward journey is fulfilling and joyous.

When I’m not at work, I often play football with my son and daughter, read books and participate in church activities.

I joined Pear Tree Court because I was looking for a change and a new challenge. I wanted to develop my skills and provide leadership and support for care colleagues to help them deliver consistently high-quality care for residents.

I graduated nursing school in Romania, and then relocated to the United Kingdom. At Pear Tree Court, I’ve learned a lot about caring for residents with complex care needs, and I enjoy every minute of it.

As a Clinical Lead, you need leadership, empathy and compassion, as well as communication and problem-solving skills. It’s important to be a mentor to new colleagues. Supporting my team to deliver high-quality care is the most important part of my role.

My favourite part of being a Clinical Lead is going around the home and getting to know the residents, chatting with them and supporting them in any way I can. This job is very fulfilling, and I’m proud that we can make others’ lives better with our help and support.

Outside of work, I enjoy being out and about, so I go on a lot of long walks. I love travelling, reading, socialising with friends and cooking too.

I have a diploma in hotel reception, and before joining Care UK I was working as an office manager for a construction company. When I came for my interview at Pear Tree Court, I got a lovely feeling about the home. 

My role is to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome to Pear Tree Court. It’s important to be caring and compassionate in this role and to be a friendly, welcoming face. I love getting to know the residents and their families, taking time to chat to them is the highlight of each day.

Being part of a team that works in a friendly and caring way to make every resident feel special makes me proud of what I do.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my dogs and going to the gym.

I’m an engineer with nearly 30 years’ experience in the medical and care sectors. One of my previous roles involved designing, project managing and commissioning digital operating theatres in the private healthcare sector.

I joined the Pear Tree Court team in early 2018. This role appealed to me for the variety of tasks involved day-to-day, and for the opportunity to achieve great job satisfaction.

In this role, it’s useful to have a well-rounded knowledge of facilities management, construction and of the equipment that’s typically used in care homes. There’s a great team here at Pear Tree Court, and I feel that my contribution does bring value to them, to Care UK and, above all, to the residents. It’s great seeing residents’ smiles of appreciation when I’ve taken care of something that matters to them.