Meet the Laurel Bank Care Home Team

Hello, my name is Jamie, I am the deputy manager, here at Laurel Bank.

I have worked in the home for a number of years and joined initially as one of the homes activities coordinators and then went on to becoming a care practitioner, then I got promoted in 2021 to deputy manager!

I absolutely love my role and especially getting to know our residents and supporting the team in the delivery of high standards of care. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends.

Hi, my name is Sally, and I am one of the Clinical Leads at Laurel Bank.

I was previously a registered manager for 6 years with another company & decided to follow my heart and return to a nursing role as this also provides a great work life balance.

My passion is around end of life care and working with the professional and caring team collaboratively at Laurel Bank.  I feel I now have my "dream job" in a wonderful care home.

Hi, my name is Tom, and I am a Unit Lead in our Pine Community. 

Since 2009, I've been a devoted registered nurse, driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering quality care. In 2010, I took a transformative step by moving to the United Kingdom to pursue a Professional Development Degree at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. 

Having contributed significantly as a Clinical Lead Nurse in the NHS Care of the Elderly Ward, my journey led me to Barchester. Currently finding deep fulfilment at Laurel Bank Nursing Home, my passion for nursing thrives in this warm and supportive environment. My dedication is centred on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, reflecting a commitment to compassionate and excellent healthcare.

Hi, my name is Deborah, and I am the Home Administrator here at Laurel Bank.

I am always here to offer you a warm welcome and I am happy to assist you with any enquiries that you may have.

Hi, my name is Jaimy Lee, and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Laurel Bank.

I have worked in the care home industry for over nine years. I started working at Laurel Bank in 2018 as a carer, and then, I was promoted to senior carer which I thoroughly enjoyed. 

I moved over to activities in 2020, as I was asked to help out and help encourage residents to join in. During this, I realised how much fun it could be and chose to stay on and got promoted to Activities Coordinator.

I love my role as every day is different and I try to make sure the residents are happy and engage in meaningful activities, this also helps support the transition for new residents.

Hi, my name is Grant, and I am the Head Chef, here at Laurel Bank.

I joined the team here at Laurel Bank in 2020 as a second chef but got promoted to Head Chef!

I love cooking for the residents, and tailoring my plans for each individual resident. I especially enjoy putting on spreads for the many parties and gatherings we have. Every day is different at Laurel Bank, and I really love the challenge!

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Laurel Bank.

I have worked within Barchester since 2016, and previously worked in the kitchen, then transferred to Laurel Bank in 2022 to become Head of Maintenance.

I love facing different tasks and jobs on a daily basis, and getting to help residents feel more homely and comfortable during their time at Laurel Bank. I do all sorts of jobs, from painting rooms, to fixing plug sockets, hanging frames and so much more, and love getting to know the residents along the way.

My name is Juliet and I am head house keeper at Laurel Bank.

My interests and hobbies have always been making sure I have a clean and tidy home I love spending time with my family and travelling when I can. 

I started off as a Carer at laurel bank in 2019 before going onto becoming senior carer before I left for maternity leave. I had always been interested in doing housekeeping so when I came back I moved over I then became head of housekeeping and I help to manage a lovely team. I find my job very rewarding and I am really enjoying being back at Laurel Bank.