Meet the Crandon Springs Care Home Team

Hello, welcome to our website. My name is Sophie and I am proud to say I am a Senior Carer and  a Care Community Lead at Crandon Springs. 

I joined the team at the first opportunity as a Care Assistant in early 2021 and quickly progressed up to Senior Carer. 

I will be here to support all of our residents and relations.

I am a Care Community Lead. Compassionate committed to caring and supporting our residents. I am Proud to work at Crandon Springs.

As Crandon Springs Home Service Advisor, my role is to work alongside the home’s exceptional team by supporting potential residents and their families when considering care options at our home. 

I’m here to answer all your questions and support you through your decision making journey when seeking the perfect home and to make it as easy, stress free and comfortable as possible. At Barchester, we are proud to offer a home that provides bespoke care, companionship, security and life enriching experiences whilst enabling the retention of independence and individuality.

I have a long career that centres around client relationships and community engagement, making the role of Home Services advisor the perfect fit and I consider myself very fortunate to be part of a team that works so hard to deliver warm and compassionate care in a luxurious setting where residents thrive and enjoy life!

Hello my name is Karen, I am a administrator.  I feel very privileged to be a part of the team and making a difference in our resident’s life.  I love to travel and explore new places. Looking forward to welcoming you into our wonderful home.

My name is Stuart and I am proud to say I am the Head Chef here at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells.

I have a wealth of experience in the kitchen and look forward to bringing my passion and flare for our residents to enjoy!

We have a strong passionate team here at Crandon Springs and we are looking forward to welcoming our residents to their new home.

I previously ran my own property maintenance company for many years and, after relocating, have joined Crandon Springs Care Home. It really is a stunning home with lovely residents and staff and I work hard to maintain its high standards, everyday.

Hello, my name is Louise and I am proud to introduce myself as the Head Housekeeper here at Crandon Springs Care Home.

I have worked within the hospitality industry for the last 10 years and have found a passion for housekeeping. I understand the urgency and importance of my role whilst maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and standards throughout the home.

I love my role, it gives me a real sense of satisfaction and pride. Alongside my career, I am extremely passionate about supporting and volunteering at The German Shepard Rescue Centres locally.

I look forward to welcoming you into our home.

Hi, my name is Charlotte. I am the Admin Assistant here at Crandon Springs. I joined the busy administration team here once I returned from maternity leave, after having my beautiful daughter. Although you'll usually find me as the friendly face at reception, you may see me locally representing my local skittles team or performing at the Carnival, where I have been both a club and committee member for over 10 years. Some of our residents often remind me of the time they watched me perform whilst dressed as a pumpkin!

Hello! My name is Nathaniel and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Crandon Springs. I am so proud to be able to say I work in such a beautiful setting with an outstanding team

Hi, my name is Tracey and I'm one of the senior carers here at Crandon Springs. 

I have been in the care industry for 10 years now I'm passionate about offering person centred care and knowing that I have made a difference. I’ve met some really interesting people throughout my career, and think life history plays such a vital part in someone’s care. Outside of work, you will mostly find me out walking my four legged fur babies Scooby and Brambles across the Mendip Hills. In fact, every year I enter the Mendip Challenge in aid of Weston Hospice, which is a 20 mile hike over the Mendips and usually takes around 8 hours!

Hello, my name is Susan, I am a Senior Care Assistant. I have a wealth of experience and moved to Crandon Springs because of the homes reputation for outstanding care.

Speak Up Champion

Hello! My name is Sue and I am a Hostess & Speak Up Champion here at Crandon Springs. I am so proud to be able to say I work in such a beautiful setting with an outstanding team. I have worked in care and hospitality for the past 30 years and look forward to continuing my career and delivering excellent person-centred care.

I love being around people and look forward to giving you a warm welcome here at Crandon Springs.

Hello! My name is Lorraine and I am a Care Assistant here at Crandon Springs. I am so proud to be able to say I work in such a beautiful setting with an outstanding team

Hi, my name is Liza.

I qualified as a Teaching assistant and worked within the Education sector for nearly 10 years, although I enjoyed my job I felt it was the right time for a career changed.

I have worked within the care sector for 5 years, working within the community to enable people to stay in their homes for as long as possible and now as a carer assistant in Crandon Springs.

Dementia Champions

Hello, my name is Ginette! I am very excited to be a Care Assistant  here at Crandon Springs and help support our residents everyday. I have worked in the care sector for over 20 years and find care so rewarding. I have lived in Wells over 35 years so I am sure to see some familiar faces from the city! I look forward to providing outstanding care and progressing my career within Barchester.

Dementia Champion

Hello! My name is Tanya. I am a Care Assistant here at Crandon Springs and I am very proud to say that I have worked for Barchester for many years, having previously worked for another of our residential nursing homes before relocating to Wells. I feel so lucky to be able to say that I work in such a beautiful setting with an outstanding team. When I am not working, I enjoy walking and love to take advantage of the wonderful local countryside, smelling Lily of the Valley with it's beautiful bell-shaped white flowers.

Tereka Nubu is a caring and dedicated care taker at Barchester Health Care Home .With a Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration, I have a deep understanding of the needs of the elderly and am committed to providing compassionate care to all individuals.

Speak Up Champion

I'm Lisa, I have lived in Somerset all my life, grew up on a farm with my parents and two siblings. I qualified as a teacher and have worked in education and the early years for many years before deciding to settle down and have a family. I have four children and we enjoy being outdoors and going to the beach. I can be found in my spare time out in the garden with my flowers and vegetables. I have worked at Crandon Springs for over a year now and thoroughly enjoy the experience I have had in adult care and look forward to every new day with the residents.

My Name is Mia Hurst, I started as a general assistant and found my passion in Caring. I love the environment I work in and proud to be part of the home. I was awarded Employee of the month.

Hello, my name is Marie Johnson, I am a  Care Assistant. I specialise in Dementia care and have exceptional experience and an outstanding reputation. I love making a difference in our residents life’s and add value.

My Name is Alison, I light up the home with my contagious smile. I am a care assistant and enjoy every day with our lovely residents and fellow colleagues.

My Name is Cristian, my wife is a Nurse. Caring is in our blood. I am a care assistant who enhances our resident’s lives, striving to be my best every day.   

Hello, my name is Kath and I’m the Activities Assistant here at Crandon Springs.

As part of the Activities and lifestyle enrichment team, I help in organising our daily activities, ensuring that all of our residents have a variety of activities to choose from each day. I love enriching our residents’ lives by providing meaningful and engaging activities and, having been both a teacher and care assistant in the past, have a wealth of experience behind me. You'll rarely find me without a smile and I'm very family orientated, and I love how both the residents' and colleagues Crandon Springs feel like a second family to me!

Hi, I am Elliot the Second Chef here at Crandon Springs in Wells.

Having worked in the hospitality sector for 15 years, I have a lot of experience. I felt immediately at home when I arrived at Crandon Springs and wanted to give everything I could to those who need it the most.

I look forward to welcoming you into our home soon.

Hello! My name is Michael Angus and I am the Music Therapist here at Crandon Springs in Wells.

I have a masters degree in Music Therapy and I am also registered with Health and Care Professions Council.

Look forward to meeting you!

Hello, my name is Peter and I am a volunteer here at Crandon Springs!

I am a retired Vice President of a large telecommunications company and have since lived in the Caribbean for many years. I love spending time with all of our residents, we have coffee mornings together, history sessions and musical therapy!

I look forward to seeing you soon.