I started working in Atfield house in 2004 as a Carer, and was eventually promoted to General Nurse, Head of Unit and, finally, Deputy Manager. I consider Atfield to be one of the most welcoming and friendly homes. My role is to ensure that all residents receive the highest standard of care and always take into account personal wishes and requirements. I focus on delivering person-centred care to support residents in understanding the aging process, to maximize their independence, and create a safe, homely environment for everyone in the home. I offer support and guidance to all Nurses and Carers and work closely with external healthcare professionals.

I started working for Barchester Healthcare at Atfield house in November 2014 as a Registered Nurse. I have a degree in Nursing and a masters in Management of Health and Social Services. I came here not knowing what to expect and I fell in love with the place and the people. I find it very rewarding to be a part of residents' lives and to help improve it. I've met some wonderful people and learnt a lot from them. Overall, I feel grateful for being here.

Hi, Im Alex, I have been working at Atfield House since February 2021. Previous to this role I was working as a deputy manager for a 4* hotel in Central London. The transition from hospitality to the adult care environment has been both exciting and full of surprises. The amazing team at Atfield has ensured I have felt at home since my very first day. My favourite part of the job is spending time with all of our lovely residents and getting to know them and their life stories.

Hi, my name is Catalin & I am head of maintenance here at Atfield House. I am responsible for the upkeep and safety of the building. My previous role was as a head chef in a restaurant however I have always been involved in maintenance and handy work too. I have been working for Barchester for 4 years now, however only here at Atfield house since May 2020. I enjoy working under pressure and in a fast paced environment. I enjoy new tasks and challenges and enjoy it here very much.

Hi my name is Simona. I am the activities Coordinator here at Atfield House. I started my career with Barchester in 2015. Where i worked as the admin assistant. From there I crossed over and helped the team with hospitality. When the position for activities came up I jumped at the chance. I have been doing this role for since 2019 and have learnt so much. The residents have taught me how to play scrabble & now its a game we all enjoy together. 

When people ask me are you a nurse? I say "yes I am and very proud to be". I started my career at Barchester as a carer, and now I’m working as a qualified nurse, working and gaining experience in many different types of elderly health care. Working as a nurse gives me the opportunity to add light, warmth and comfort as much as possible,  to the residents' everyday life. I get so much joy from this and fulfilling their needs. When they feel life may be dark and feel no one is there. I am always there. Atfield House is always there. I feel very lucky to be part of this great team.

Atfield House pride themselves on the cleanliness of the home. This would not be possible without each one of these staff members. With over 40 years of dedicated service between them. They make sure that not only the home is clean, but that all the residents laundry and the homes linen is washed and pressed every day.

I am Lalita, and have been a carer at Atfield House since April 2021. I have been a carer since 2010 and a role I enjoy very much. I previously worked in several care homes around the local area. I enjoy working with different people and providing the best care possible to everyone. My nature is helping people so this is the perfect role for me.

Hello, I'm Maria I have been a carer at Atfield House since 2018. Previous to this I worked for London care in the community. My home is Italy and there I was a Psychiatric rehabilitation technician for many years. I really do care about those I support and enjoy being kind and helping people.