Meet the Kenwyn Care Home team

Hi, my name is Irina, and I am a Head of Unit here at Kenwyn. I have been working at Kenwyn on and off since 2015, in the role of a Registered Nurse. In 2019, I took the full-time ‘Head of Unit’ position on the upstairs nursing units. I have had a varied nursing career, gaining experience in both the NHS and care home environments.

I have worked at Kenwyn Care Home for over 20 years. As a Senior Sister on the Glendurgan unit, I am in charge of a team who provide a high standard of specialist care to younger residents, including those with brain injuries and tracheostomy requirements.

Outside of work, I spend my time time caring for my husband and mother-in-law - and I enjoy seeing my Grandchildren. 

I have worked here since 1994, as a Care Assistant, although my background was admin. I transferred to admin 4 years later, as they were looking for a Receptionist, and I worked my way to Admin Assistant, and in February 2021, became the Administrator.

have gained a lot of knowledge about Kenwyn and the admin roles. Each day is never the same; variety is the spice of life and working together as a team.

My name is Joanne and I am the Head Chef here at Kenwyn Care Home, since 2019. I have been a chef for over 30 years and have worked in many top hotels and restaurants in my long and varied career, including working alongside the late Gary Rhodes. I moved into care catering 6 years ago and I find it very rewarding.

Getting to know the residents and being able to provide fresh, healthy and nutritious meals for them each and every day is a real pleasure.

I started working for Barchester on 1st November 2021. I worked for different Care Provider as Peripatetic Manager for two and a half years prior to my move to Kenwyn.

I was drawn to Barchester because of its good reputation and professionalism.

Before my move into Care I was in a completely different role, I had spent 16 years working in the Financial Sector and was a Bank Manager for a high Street Bank.

The change of direction my career took came about because of a desire to help people and make a difference. I still believe I can do that and add value to Kenwyn and Barchester.

The team here at Kenwyn are incredibly welcoming and do a wonderful job caring for our residents. I am thankful to be able to be part of such a fantastic company.

My name is Ben and I have worked here at Kenwyn since April 2021. I see my main role as being Front of House, working as an intergral part of the team and a link between each department.

Before I joined Kenwyn I was a volunteer at The Royal Cornwall Museum at a Curator, along with a part time role in retail. Prior to that I was at University in Plymouth where I studied History, gaining a Masters Degree.

My name is Joan and I have worked here at Kenwyn since December 2021 as an Admin Assistant. I am really enjoying my new role and have found everybody to be absolutely lovely.

My role before joining Kenwyn was as a full time mum, looking after 3 children and 2 step children, which was as busy as it was rewarding.

Previously I studied Business Administration at the University of Chelmsford, acheiving a Degree, I then worked in various roles including Recruitment Advisor, looking after the South West, for a telephone company, moving on to be PA to the Company Director.

My name is Chloe, I love spending time with all the residents here at Kenwyn, making a difference to their lives. Myself and me two colleagues, Harvey and Beth make up the Activities Team and we love nothing more than planning life enriching activities. My favourite activity is dancing and seeing the smile it puts on everyone's face. Outside of work I enjoy spending my time taking photos of Cornwa

My name is Beth I joined the team in 2021 as an activities assistant. I'm passionate about making a difference and putting a smile on peoples faces. I'm also a hairdresser at Kenwyn and love to help residents find their signature look and feel proud of their hair. Outside of work I enjoy watching films and shopping.

Harvey has worked at Kenwyn since February 2021. Starting life at Barchester as an Admin Assistant and progressing to Activities co-ordinator in September of the same year, he is the head of the Activities team. Harveys passion is the well being of the residents and this is what drives him each day. Harveys background is in Acting - he has a BA Honours Degree.