Meet the Cherry Trees Care Home Team
Our trained team of professionals work together to create the best possible experience for those living in the home, striving to deliver excellent care services in a warm, homely environment. You can find out more about some of our wonderful staff members below:
Debbie Osborne
Hi, my name is Debbie and I am the General Manager here at Cherry Trees. Welcome to our website!
I originally joined Cherry Trees as the Head of Care, after a career in teaching and caring for children. My passion is ensuring our resident's specific care and nursing needs are met and are the core of the wonderful work the team does here at Cherry Trees.
Staff training and development is of the utmost importance to me, as a qualified trainer for Barchester Healthcare I ensure that our team are up-to-date with the latest research, policies and best practice, so that I we can enhance the quality of life and care delivered throughout the home.
I am committed to the delivery of person-centered care and focus on what residents can do, not what they can't. I promote independence and well-being and consider working in this sector to be a privilege, not a job.
I am dedicated to ensuring the delivery of high quality care by my team and endeavour to create happiness amongst residents at Cherry Trees.
Diana Cole
I qualifed as a RGN in 2014 and, since then, I have been working mainly within the NHS trusts in a variety of specialities. Before joining the team permanently, I always admired the quality of care that is provided for the residents here at Cherry Trees.
In October 2019, with very little persuasion, I applied and accepted for the post to become a Clinical Lead on the Dementia Unit at Cherry Trees. I have enjoyed my role and also the opportunities that came with working for Barchester. I became the Deputy Manager in August 2020 and have been proud of the support that I have received from my colleagues. I am now looking forward to a bright future here at Cherry Trees and at Barchester.
Kelly Allan
My name Kelly, I am the clinical Lead Nurse on Memory Lane. I’m originally from Northern Ireland and moved to England over 12 years ago now. I’ve worked in care since leaving school, then decided to do my nursing training in 2012 and successfully graduated in 2015. I started out as a newly qualified nurse in Solihull Hospital on an acute medical assessment unit.
I then went on to working as a district nurse in Worcestershire for a while, then joined the Cherry Trees team in 2020 as a bank nurse but soon realised this is where I wanted to stay. I am very passionate about my job and really do enjoy it.
I love working with our residents on memory lane and hope to continue caring for them for a long time to come.
Ewa Gorna
My name is Ewa and I am the clinical lead on young at heart unit. I am originally from Poland where I was qualified as a nurse and worked for 24 years in hospitals before I came to the UK in 2006. Since I came to the UK I have continued to work in different nursing roles and joined Cherry Trees in 2019 originally as an RGN working nights before I was promoted to clinical leads. I love working at Cherry trees and I am very happy here. I love my staff team and the residents.
Donna Reece
Hello my name is Donna Reece I am the new administrator for Cherry Trees. I have over 20 years of experience in administration.
I previously worked as an administrator/area co-ordinator for 14 years for a Domiciliary Care Company and then 8 years ago came into the Home Care side of the role and have been in this role ever since. I am very pleased to be part of the Barchester Team, I must say a very big thank you to Debbie Osborne, General Manager and her Team for making me feel so welcome!
Carly Marshall
Carly joined Cherry Trees in March 2023. Her whole life has been working in the care sector and now as lead activity coordinator, Carly said ‘ I absolutely love my role here. I have a real passion to enrich the lives of our residents and make them as special as they can be. I really love to see the faces of our residents when we make these ideas we have come to life, it’s just a magical and rewarding job and I can honestly say I’ve found my forever home’
Chris Aston
Chris is our Head Chef who joins the team here at Cherry Trees with a wealth of catering experience. He ensures that delivering freshly prepared, nutritious meals with a person centered approach is at the heart of everything he does.
Greg Wilks
I have been with Cherry Trees for over 10 years and love working with residents and the team. I work alongside contractors, and I have learnt many new skills during my time with Barchester, which has developed my role in maintaining and developing Cherry Trees. I am always very positive and ready to help others, and I don’t like to stay still. I really enjoy being busy and I am always smiling.
Sharon Braithwaite
Hi, I’m Sharon and I’m Head of Housekeeping at Cherry Trees. I joined the team in August 2022, having previously worked in hotels. I have high standards and enjoy working here and spending time with the residents and meeting their family.
I look forward to meeting you all!
Maxine Hicken
Hi, my name is Maxine and I am the Hotel Services Manager here at Cherry Trees. I assist the General Manager by leading on the hospitality provision in the home and promoting high standards of service to residents and visitors. I look forward to meeting you when you visit.
