Our team at
Ridley Manor

The home is beautiful and has a wonderful atmosphere - as soon as you walk through the door you can just feel it and I love working here. The best part of my day is walking round in the morning and seeing all the residents. I continuously look forward to welcoming new residents and getting to know them, as well as meeting their families. I feel tremendously privileged to be working here, providing the best possible care.

I have graduated in Event Management at Coventry University. A year and a half after, I have decided to put in practice both my studies and my creativity to bring smiles to the residents' faces. Between my dance moves and crafting, I work on entertaining my new friends, bringing joy and amusement into their day to day routine. My role is to keep alive the memory and joy of their past professions, interest, and hobbies, by supporting each individual and their needs through tailored activities.

I am committed to providing the best quality of care possible and to help the team to achieve their potential. I love working with people and their well being is very important to me.

I have worked in an infectious diseases department as a Clinical Lead Nurse for 25 years, were I led an amazing team, working together to help eradicate and treat infectious diseases. For the last six years I have developed my career in the nursing home area. The home has definitely given me the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment that brings out the best in people. I believe that my experience while working here has definitely benefited the residents as well as myself. I like working with people, taking care of the wonderful residents because I love and I believe in them.

I am responsible for supporting the team, residents, and their families with any HR and finance related queries. I am also responsible for looking after the reception area, ensuring everyone has a warm attentive welcome and managing all the calls that come into the home. Prior to joining, I worked for Surrey County Council for three years in a home that specialises in dementia, and I was also a dementia champion there.

Working here is extremely rewarding - I love the residents and every day I see them, my passion for my job grows just like a flower. I love gardening especially since I built my own greenhouse. I love being outdoors and enjoy going cycling.

I have met and looked after the most interesting and amazing residents that have shown me a whole new perspective on life. Working here has given me the opportunity to discover my passion and enhance my skills in ways that I would never have before. Every day is a different but good day, and I always look forward to working with my team and being taught valuable skills. The home has an important role in my life and I've been very grateful for all the opportunities they have given me while I've been here and continue on my path as a carer.

Originally I came from Sussex and then moved to Marlow in 1964 for my husband’s job. My husband sadly passed away in 2017. The house and my large garden were too much too cope with on my own, so I spoke with the family and decided to move here as it is close to Marlow and has meant I could keep in contact with my friends. I have enjoyed my time living here, I have been very happy and had the opportunity to meet lots of other people. There are lots of things to do, we have entertainers coming in, a great library, and a wonderful garden. I could recommend my home to anyone.

I am the resident ambassador my role is to be an ear for the residents and to chat to them and resolve any problems, although I must say there are very few. I support residents on knowing what's available to them and if there are any issues I talk to the management who will resolve very quickly to ensure our home is enjoyable and comfortable for everyone.