Meet our team

I started working for Care UK in early 2015 as a nurse at Prince George House in Ipswich. I’d always wanted to work for a reputable care organisation that delivers great care and support. Before working for Care UK I’d been deputy manager in a home for another care provider.

I’m very proud of the fact that, within three years of starting as a nurse with Care UK, I had been promoted to home manager. That has been a huge career highlight for me.

What makes a good home manager? I think it’s important to be a great listener – for residents, relatives and colleagues. It’s also important to be a good mentor for your team because they’re crucial to delivering excellent care to residents.

I like to get in early so I can plan and organise the day ahead and get everything off to a great start. There’s always a new challenge to tackle, but that’s what I relish about this role.

I worked for the Sealink, Stena Line and the Merchant Navy for 18 years and rose to head chef. I continue to be head chef and have been with Care UK since 1992. I continue to be as passionate about food as the day I started and I enjoy working with the residents to make sure that me and my team continue to deliver the foods that everyone enjoys. We have a good team in the kitchen and we all enjoy what we do.