Meet the Bedewell Grange Care Home Team

Hi, my name is Rebecca, and I am Senior General Manager here at Bedewell Grange. Welcome to our website!

Thank you for taking the time to look further into what Bedewell Grange has to offer to you or your loved one. Here is an opportunity to look at some of our staff team in the home, who all play a vital role in day-to-day life. I have worked for the healthcare sector for approximately 10 years as a registered manager, in a wide variety of service. My back ground is nursing and I am a qualified learning disabilities nurse and I have had the opportunity to work alongside a wealth of experienced healthcare professionals.

I love my role and what I do. I feel we are honoured to work with you or your loved ones and look forward to getting to you know should you choose to come and stay at Bedewell Grange. I am lucky to be supported by an experienced team that demonstrate a nurturing warm and compassionate approach.

The homes core objective is to promote a quality ethos centred on England’s Health and social care standards.

Hello. My name is Jade, and I am the Lead Senior Care Assistant.

I started working in care over 15 years ago after completing my level 3 national diploma in health and social care. I worked in nursing care for over 11 years, with the last 6 years being in a more senior role. I came to Bedewell in January 2022 and love it here. Every day is different. I love the challenges and making a difference to residents’ day-to-day life.

The management and staff here work really well together, making it a brilliant home to work in. I am now privileged to be part of the management team, where we strive to make sure that each resident feels at home and that each family knows their loved one is being looked after by truly caring professionals.

My name is Donna. I am the activities co-ordinator at Bedewell Grange.  I joined Bedewell Grange in April 2022 and I bring lots of new exciting ideas to the role, having worked in the health and social care sector for the last 15 years. I am passionate about my role within the home and aim to bring a smile to all our residents' faces through different types of activities.

I'm bright and bubbly, so I aim to share this each day at work. I have experience in supporting our residents who are more able, as well as doing sensory Namaste sessions with our residents who are less able.

As I get to know the residents' likes and dislikes, if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please pop in and see me.

Hello. I'm Tony. I am Bedewell Grange's Head of Maintenance.  I have been with Barchester since 2015 as the Head of Maintenance, and continue to enjoy every moment of it.

My background is in IT hardware, which is probably why I enjoy fixing electronic items. I also love the variety that this role brings, from changing a light bulb to re-decorating one of the lovely rooms here at the home.

It's always a pleasure to chat with our residents as I make my daily rounds.

Hello, I'm Mary, and I am the home's Resident Ambassador.

I was asked if I would like to take on the role as I am very active around the home, taking part in the activities on offer, whilst also enjoying my own interests and hobbies. I was honoured to be asked to do the role and I am enjoying it immensely.

I have lived at Bedewell since 2022 and have been very happy here. The staff are amazing and are always nice and friendly, they always make time for a chat and are helpful if I need any help or assistance.

The food here is really good. Its nice to be able to spend time with others as I think I would be lonely living on my own but I also like my own space too, so I feel like I get a nice balance living here.

I am looking forward to helping support other new residents as they arrive and being part of the residents meetings to help bring new ideas and suggestions to make living here the best it can be.

Hi, my name is Jodie, and I am a Senior Care Assistant.  I have worked within the care sector since 2012, when I first started as a care assistant. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to work within different sectors of healthcare, such as mental health inpatient and general nursing within A&E.

I joined Bedewell in September 2023, initially as a Care Assistant, and then progressing on to my current role.  The team at Bedewell are very caring and compassionate, putting each individual's needs at the heart of their working day.

I would recommend Bedewell for anyone looking for a place for their loved one, or for anyone wishing to start a career in care, as they go above and beyond in everything they do.

Hello, my name is Pauline, and I am a Care Assistant at Bedewell Grange.  I am currently completing my level 3 diploma in Health and Social care, which is helping me develop from the care assistant role into a Senior Care Assistant role within the home.

I have been working at Bedewell Grange since 2022, coming into care after losing my mam and dad in a short space of time. My perspective on life changed, and I wanted to work with people and make a difference to their lives.

I love getting to know the residents and families, learning about their past and helping them make the most of their present and future.

Hi, my name is Clara, and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Bedewell Grange.

I have been a care assistant since 2013 and worked with three other care providers before joining Barchester.

I enjoy taking care of the elderly and am happy and proud to be a carer as I feel it is such an important job.

My name is Denise, I am the Deputy Manager of Bedewell Grange care home.

I joined Bedewell Grange in January 2022 and bring a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in the health care sector for over 10 years. My passion is to help people, which is why I have developed my career within this sector.

I work closely with the General Manager to support the delivery of high quality care, and take on leadership duties in their absence.

I am thoroughly enjoying this chapter in my career with Barchester, and looking forward to continuing to support our lovely residents and staff in the home. I'm very approachable, so if you have any concerns, or just need a general chit chat, come and say hello!

Hi, my name is Miranda and I am the home's administrator.

I have been working for Barchester since August 2021. I deal with all aspects of the administration of the home to ensure it runs smoothly, from invoicing, ordering, recruitment, setting up contracts, to manning reception; there's never a dull day!

I bring a wealth of administrative experience to the role having worked in construction for 30-years and I love this new role as every day is a school day.

It’s a privilege getting to know our residents, their backgrounds, humour and their life experiences. They have many a tale to tell, and I'm always happy to sit and listen to them over a cup of tea!

Hi, my name is Andie, I have been the Head Chef at Bedewell Grange since the beginning of 2022.

I learned to cook from a very young age, when I was 5 I would stand on top of a milk crate next to the cooker to see how to cook and always had an interest in cuisines from around the world.

I worked for around 10 years until I took time out to raise my 4 children as a single parent. Once they were old enough, I returned to work as a Head Chef after completing my Advanced Diploma in hospitality, supervision, and leadership.

I have enjoyed my time at Bedewell, getting to know our residents and their families. Myslef and my kitchen team strive deliver the best quality food, something our residents totally deserve.

Hello, my name is Donna McCarthy, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Bedewell Grange.  I have worked for Barchester since 2016. I work alongside a brilliant team of domestics and other staff and thoroughly enjoy coming to work every day.

I love my job and the residents make every day a wonderful new experience. I would definitely recommend Barchester to anyone wanting to work in the care sector.

Hi! I'm Cheryl and I am one of the Senior Carer Assistants.

I have worked in care for over 30 years and love being able to make a difference to all of people in my care. I obtained my level 3 NVQ in 2009 and have been a senior for more years than I care to mention.

I love being a senior as it is a very busy role and there is always something to do. Every day is different and you are always learning new skills.

I have been at Bedewell since 2016 and love the homely atmosphere. Staff all work together to make Bedewell a true home for all of our residents and I am proud of the high quality of care that we provide.

Hi, my name is Frederick, and I am a Senior Carer here at Bedewell Grange. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Business Administration, with over 11 years of professional experience in one of Nigeria's leading banks.

While my background may seem unconventional, I discovered a deep-seated passion for caregiving while tending to my ageing mother before her dear passing in 2021.

Relocating to the UK, I sought to channel this passion and embarked on a career in healthcare. I joined the Bedewell team in 2022 as a Carer and quickly progressed to the role of Senior Carer, thanks to the incredible support I received from the management.

I absolutely love my job and cherish the supportive environment fostered by the Bedewell team. I feel incredibly privileged to share the home of our lovely residents and will continue to do my best to contribute to their well-being.

I have diligently completed all necessary training and am eager to continue expanding my knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector. I look forward to meeting you or your loved ones at Bedewell. Thank you.

Hi, my name is Elaine and I am a Care Assistant.

My background has been in pharmacy and I worked as a pharmacy dispenser for around 13 years. I decided I wanted a change of career and decided I would love to work in the care sector. I applied for Bedewell Grange as I live close by and loved the look of the home.

I absolutely love my job, it is so interesting. I love making a difference to the residents lives. We are all one big family, with an excellent team. I am looking forward to developing in my role, gaining more experience and working here for many years to come.

Hello. My name is Tracy, and I have been the visiting hairdresser here at Bedewell Grange for over 20 years.

I am a qualified hairdresser, barber and beautician and I absolutely love my job. There is no style or request I cannot accommodate from a simple wash and blow dry, to a full colour or a nice perm for the ladies or a cut and shave for our gentlemen.

I have been coming to Bedewell since it first opened and have had the privilege of making the residents look and feel fabulous!

Making the residents feel special is so important to me and gives me a true sense of happiness and achievement.