Meet the Bedewell Grange Care Home Team

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 for over 10 years. My passion is to help people, which is why I have developed my career within this sector. My personality is very approachable, so if you have any concerns, or just need a general chit chat, come and say hello!

I support the delivery of the quality care and work closely with the General Manager - taking on leadership duties in their absence. I help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating my team.

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.

Hello. My name is Jade and I am the Lead Senior here at Bedewell Grange.

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.

Hi, my name is Miranda and I am the homes administrator here at Bedewell Grange. 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.  Outside of work I live locally and it’s a privilege getting to know our residents, their backgrounds, humour and life experiences, they have many a tale to tell!

My Name is Donna. I am the activities co-ordinator at Bedewell Grange care home Hebburn. 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. My personality is bright and bubbly so 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 gather the residents likes and dislikes if you would like to come and chat with me about your family member please contact the home to arrange.

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. Hence, when I left school I gained my City and Guilds in Hotel and Catering. 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 12 years ago after completing my Advanced Diploma in hospitality, supervision, and leadership.

I have recently been selected to participate in Barchesters Chefs Acadamy, where I am futher honing my skills to help produce new and exciting dishes for our residents to enjoy. 

I have enjoyed my time at Bedewell, getting to know our residents and their families. I feel totally supported by our staff, management, and Barchester themselves, which pushes me and the kitchen team to try and deliver the best quality food, something our residents totally deserve. 

I have been with Barchester since 2015 as the Maintenance Manager here at Bedewell Grange. 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.

Hello, my name is Donna McCarthy and I have worked for Barchester since 2016. I am one of the housekeepers here at Bedewell Grange and I work alongside a brilliant team of domestics and other staff. I love my job and the residents make everyday a wonderful new experience. I would definitely recommend Barchester to anyone wanting to work in the care sector.

Hi my name is Jilto. I am one of the senior carers at Bedewell Grange. I started my career with Barchester in August 2021, and so far have thoroughly enjoyed my job and every aspect of it.

I am originally from India, which is where I finished my BSc in Nursing. After that I completed my post-graduation in Masters of Social Work, which I specialised in Psychiatry. Before I came to the UK, I worked on an important project within NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation) in India.

Outside of work I love to travel and explore. My favourite place to visit was Nepal, and I have also travelled to base camp of Manali.

I am looking forward to a great career with Barchester!

Hello, my names Cheryl and I am  one of the senior carers here at Bedewell Grange. 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 for 7 years 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.

Hello, my name is Pauline and I am a carer at Bedewell Grange care home and training as a bank senior carer. I am currently completing my level 3 diploma in Health and Social care which is helping me develop from the carer role to a senior carer role within the home.

I have been working at Bedewell Grange for eight months, 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.