Meet the The Manor Care Home Team
Our staff are what hold the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring that residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home. See below to meet some of our friendly faces:
Helen Smith
Hello, my name is Helen, and I am the General Manager here at The Manor. Welcome to our website!
I have vast experience in Home management and I really enjoy managing a luxury home. I feel that it is extremely important to offer a premium service so our residents have a wonderful experience.
Managing a care home is very rewarding and really gives you the opportunity to be part of a big extended family. Quality of care and life enrichment are driving factors to the management and leadership as a home manager. I believe in developing staff and services to support a fulfilling life and career.
I have worked as a nurse for 30 years and been lucky enough to have worked in Australia. I have emergency care experience and care manager experience from the last 15 years in both Somerset and Hampshire.
I recently relocated from Hampshire. I am a keen gardener, love to travel and spending time with my two daughters.
My passion is ensuring that our residents live their life to the fullest and I look forward to welcoming you to our home to see this first-hand.
Raneesh Devassy
Throughout most of my nursing career, I have cared for people living with dementia. I started at The Manor in 2019. I enjoy leading an efficient and caring team of staff. There are good systems in place here, that promote person-centred care, which I believe is very important for the quality of life for residents here.
Claudia Astefanoaei
Hello, my name is Claudia and I am a Registered Nurse here at the Manor Care Home. I look after Hestercombe unit which is the downstairs unit in the Manor.
Sally Grant
Hello, my name is Sally and I am a registered nurse here at The Manor Care Home. Welcome to our website!
I have worked at The Manor for 30 years now as a registered nurse and have managed Hestercombe Unit.
I look forward to welcoming new residents and family members into our home here.
Marc Chidgey
I have worked at The Manor since 2012, starting out as a kitchen assistant, where I replenished drinks and snacks and assisted in serving meals in communal areas. During this time, outside of the kitchen, I enjoyed meeting residents and took pleasure in seeing their engagement during activities. My interest in resident activities was evident, and I was offered the opportunity to transfer to the activities team.
I love to spend time with residents. I enjoy hearing their stories and finding out what activities interest them. I aim to keep them as active as possible, and my top priority is to instill fun and laughter at The Manor.
Anthony Piper
Hi, My name is Anthony and I am the Head of Maintenance here at The Manor care home.
Tina Hayes
I have worked at The Manor for over 20 years, starting out as a care assistant in 1997. Passionate about the environment residents live in, I took on the role of head housekeeper in 2010. This position enabled me to make a real difference to our residents' immediate surroundings, and I took pleasure in ensuring their rooms were cleaned to a meticulous standard.
In 2016, I started to assist on reception. Meeting residents' families and friends is very rewarding, as I have the opportunity to get to know people on a personal level. As a full time receptionist, I look forward to greeting you with a smile and a cuppa. Please do feel welcome to pop in and say hello.
Rowena Stringer
Hello, My name is Rowena and I am apart of the reception team.
I love being able to welcome new residents, family and visitors into our home.
I look forward to welcoming you to The Manor.
Sharon Clarke
Hello, my name is Sharon and I have worked at The Manor for over 25 years. Needless to say, I love it here! In 2015, I qualified as a Care Practitioner and my new role is challenging as much as it is rewarding. I have always worked in care, beginning on the day of my 18th birthday, and I absolutely love it.
Claire Westwood
Hello, my name is Claire and I work here at The Manor as a Housekeeping Assistant.
I have worked at this home for 18 years and love my role.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Vilma House
Hello, my name is Vilma!
I am happy to introduce myself as the Laundry Assistant here at The Manor Care Home. I have worked at this home for 20 years and have loved every second. I take great pride in ensuring our residents clothing is immaculate!
I look forward to welcoming you into our home.
Ramis Hysenaj
Hello, my name is Ramis and I am one of the Physiotherapists here at The Manor Care Home.
I really enjoy supporting the residents through exercises, which enables them to gain strength and confidence. I feel I really contribute towards the resident’s quality of life.
