Meet the Meadow Park Care Home Team

Our wonderful team comprises nurses, carers, activities coordinators, chefs, housekeepers and more. These people are here to ensure that residents enjoy their time at the home and are supported to live life to the fullest. Meet some of our staff below:

Julie Bond

Senior General Manager

Hi, my name is Julie, and I am the Senior General Manager here at Meadow Park. Welcome to our website!

I am proud to say that I have been part of the care sector for almost thirty years. I began my journey in care as a care assistant at the tender age of eighteen years. I have worked both day and night shifts, weekends, bank holidays and enjoyed all aspects of delivering high quality care. I progressed from care assistant to senior care assistant and then from a unit manger to a home manager.

Twenty years as a home manager enabled me to gain a plethora of knowledge and experience in the care sector. I have achieved many qualifications and continue to learn on a daily basis.

I remain humble as a manager of a care service and I am privileged to be entrusted with the care of those we support at Meadow Park. I strive to enable and empower every resident living at the home.

Jemma Stewart

Deputy Home Manager

Hi, my name is Jemma Stewart and I am delighted to be the Deputy General Manager in Meadow Park.

My background is twenty years of working within the care home sector both residential and nursing environments. My proudest moment so far is achieving the Care Home Assistant Practitioner qualification within the Nursing Home environment allowing me to progress to become a Deputy Manager within a Residential Dementia environment. I have Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care with a Distinction.

Kim Maxwell

Team Leader

Hi, My name is Kim and I am proud to say that I have worked within Meadow Park since 2013 and have recently been promoted from Senior Care Assistant to Team Leader.

I am passionate regarding ensuring our residents receive the highest standards of care that they are entitled to. I am the Dementia Champion who supports both residents and the staff team to achieve the Barchester Dementia Framework.

Megan Leightley

Home Administrator

Hi my name is Megan and I am the Administrator here at Meadow Park. I have recently joined the team and I am looking forward to getting to know our residents and relatives and working alongside a wonderful team.

I currently hold a NVQ Level 2 in Administration in Care in addition to a NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Business & Administration. I am currently studying my degree in business management where I hope to progress further with my career for myself and my family.

Amanda Bell

Head Chef

Hi, my name is Amanda Bell known as Mandy, I am the Head Chef here at Meadow Park.  I am passionate about providing wholesome nutritious food for our residents and bring wealth of experience to the home.  I have worked in the hospitality sector for over twenty-five years.

I am originally from Guernsey and came to Northumberland 35-years ago for a week and never left.  I am married with two children and have recently become a ‘nana’.  I look forward to welcoming you to our home and enjoying our dining experience.

Tony Brian

Maintenance Manager

Hi, my name is Tony and I am the Maintenance Manager here at Meadow Park. I have worked at Meadow Park since 2013, but have been doing building maintenance for 15 years prior to this. My job in the care home is to ensure that residents, staff and the public are in a safe environment.

Outside of work I enjoy cycling, running, playing and watching football.

Susan Milner

Head Housekeeper

Hi, My name is Susan and I am Head of Housekeeping here at Meadow Park.  I have worked for Barchester for over 17-years and have worked in various roles throughout the homes in the region from care, hospitality, laundry before becoming Head of Housekeeping at Meadow Park in 2019.   I enjoy my job and strive to work to the best of my ability on a daily basis, keeping our home environment clean and homely for us all to enjoy alongside the team. 

I am kept very busy at work and at home and in my spare time I enjoy taking care of my granddaughter.  I look forward to meeting you when you visit our home.

Annouska Adamson

Senior Care Assistant

Hello. My name is Annouska. I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Meadow Park.

Julie Avery

Senior Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Julie and I am a senior care assistant in Meadow Park, I have 27 years of care experience progressing from care assistant to senior care assistant.

I find my role rewarding caring for the elderly becoming a small part of their lives in their latter years. I have completed NVQ Level 2 & £ in Health and Social care in in addition to specialist training inclusive of Level 3 in Principles of End Of Life Care, Level 2 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity.

When I’m not in Meadow Park I enjoying walking in my free time and spending time with my family.

Lacey Milner

Carer

I have worked for Barchester for over 15 years. Starting at the age of 16 as a domestic and working my way up the ladder to become a carer here within the home. I love my job, to which I am dedicated and totally committed to make a difference to our residents life and the delivery of the best care.