Meet the Lawton Rise Care Home Team

Hi, my name is Hayley and I have recently returned back to Lawton Rise as a Registered Nurse. I left Lawton Rise initially in 2015 when I was a carer to commence my Nurse training.
I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 2018 and went to work at the local acute trust and was there until 2024.
I have worked within the care sector for nearly 20 years and caring is something I feel very passionate about. It is a privilege to be able to work with a team who want the best for the people they look after.

My name is Samuel, and I am a registered nurse here at Lawton Rise Care Home.

I have been a nurse for 9 years, and I joined Barchester in 2023. Having qualified in 2015, I have a strong foundation in patient care. 

In 2022, I relocated to the UK to continue my nursing career and contribute to the healthcare system here. Since then, I have worked in various care homes, honing my skills in providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

My commitment to patient well-being is unwavering. I am driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those in my care. I believe teamwork makes the dream work.

Hi, my name is Summer and I have just joined Lawton Rise Care Home, as an Activities Assistant.  I have recently finished my course at College and have always enjoyed helping people and making a difference to their lives.  I feel that my new role as an Activities Assistant will be an extremely rewarding role and I am really excited to start working with the residents here. 

Hi, my name is Kirsty and I have been part of the Lawton Rise Family since November 2020, when I started as a carer and also enjoyed a role as part of the activities team. I am also a Dementia Champion in the home and was nominated for a Carer of the Year Award at the Care Awards 2024.

Stepping into the Head of Housekeeping role in May 2025, I am determined to maintain high cleanliness standards in the home as well as make sure the residents have a safe, clean space that is homely and comfortable.

I am always up for a chat, so please say Hello when you visit us.

My name is Adele and I have just qualified as a Care Practitioner at Lawton Rise Care Home.  I started my Dementia journey in 1997 at Lawton Rise as I knew that a career working with people who had Dementia would be a very rewarding career.

Having started my career as a Carer, I worked hard to complete my NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in care.  Following my success, I was promoted to Senior Carer which enabled me to further my knowledge of in all aspects of work in the home.  This enabled me to have a greater understanding of all the different roles within our home and how each role has a positive impact on our residents.  A whole team approach is very visible at Lawton Rise.

This year, I have gone on to qualify as a Care Practitioner, assisting the Nursing staff and Management with the smooth running of the home.  I thoroughly enjoy working at Lawton Rise, where we are one big happy family!

Hello, my name is Amy Smale and I am a Care Home Assistant Practitioner. I started to work at Lawton Rise in 2014 as a Carer then moved up to Senior Carer.  I have been in the role of Care Home Assistant Practitioner for over two years.

Hi, my name is Christopher Onyia.

My family, friends & work colleagues call me Chris.

I have been a carer at Lawton Rise Care Home since 2016 and have climbed the ladder of success from a Carer to a Senior Carer Position. I am a dedicated staff member of Lawton Rise and committed to Barchester Healthcare values (Respect, Integrity, Passion, Empowerment & Responsibility).

Thank you for reading.

The role of the Dementia Care Champion is pivotal within our home. Dementia Care Champions receive additional training from the Dementia Care Team and act as coaches within our home. The Dementia Care Champions work closely with the Dementia Care Specialist to ensure that good Dementia care is being maintained and that any potential ‘issues’ have a quick resolution.

Hi, my name is Cara and I have recently joined the team as an Activities Assistant here at Lawton Rise. I am grateful for this new adventure with Barchester and getting to know everyone! I have 5 years of experience working within the care sector where I gained valuable knowledge which I wish to implement into this new role.

I am looking forward to learning a new set of skills and having the opportunity to make a difference to the residents day by ensuring a high quality standard is always being met. I am delighted to be able to bring even more joy and happiness to the residents through person-centred activities.
 

Hi, I’m Nick and I initially worked at Lawton Rise since 2017 as an agency staff nurse on nights. I decided to join the team permanently in December 2024.

I have been qualified as a RGN since January 2014 from Keele University. I’m very passionate about quality nursing care. Most of my experience in nursing homes has been based around dementia care and challenging behaviour.

I try to give the best quality care I can to my residents as if they were my own family. I don’t really have any aspirations for the future apart from caring for my residents, which they deserve. 

Hello, my name is Julie and I am a Home Administrator at Lawton Rise.   I have worked here since January 2018, however have experience within the care sector of 5 years. I am often the first face that visitors see upon entering the home and I strive to always give an extremely warm welcome. My responsibilities include payroll, recruitment and relationship management with families and professionals. I also perform show-rounds, support the team with day-to-day tasks and answer phone enquiries.

I enjoy coming to work as my job is varied and continues to challenge me daily, I also find it extremely rewarding to socialise with our residents and knowing I have a positive impact on their lives.

Hi, my name is Emma and I am the Head Chef here at Lawton Rise. I began working here at the home as a Kitchen Assistant and I have worked my way up to the role of Head Chef. I enjoy providing nutritious food for those we support and ensuring that all likes and preferences are catered for. I love seeing the effect a delicious home-baked cake or fresh, cold smoothie can have on our residents day.

Hi, my name is Shannon and I am an Admin Assistant at Lawton Rise Care home.

I have worked here since May 2023, however, have a lot of years’ experience in Administration in various environments.

I enjoy meeting & greeting visitors in the home and I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know the residents and socialising with them.

The role is challenging but extremely rewarding and no two days are ever the same, I am very excited to continue to learn more about the home & the residents and fulfilling my role the best that I can.

Hello, my name is Zoe Brown and I am a Care Home Assistant Practitioner. I started to work at Lawton Rise in 2003 as the Activities Coordinator. 18 months later I moved to the role of Carer. I worked my way up to Senior Carer and now the role of Care Home Assistant Practitioner which I have been in for over two years. I enjoy working in dementia care, every day, every hour is different and there is never a dull moment. Looking after our residents is very rewarding.

Hi, my name is Chloe! I have been working in care as a Care Assistant and a Senior Care Assistant for nearly 9 years, Lawton Rise being the third car home I have worked in, I can see care being my career for the rest of my working life as I thoroughly enjoy making a difference to people’s lives. I love getting to know the residents and their relatives and gaining their trust. I hope to achieve a promotion to Care Practitioner in a few years time to gain experience for other future possibilities. As heart breaking as dementia is for the resident and their loved ones, I am passionate about finding ways we can support them in every way possible to make their days a little brighter.

Hi, my name is Emma & I have worked at Lawton Rise as a Senior Carer since April 2018. I have a strong passion for working with dementia and delivering the highest quality of person-centred care.

It is a very rewarding role to be able to care for & help to enrich the lives of people living with dementia. I am very committed to ensuring our residents are cared for & looked after to the best of my ability. Being able to have a positive impact on the lives of the people in my care is something I find extremely valuable & motivating.

Hi, my name is Kate Franks and I have returned to Lawton Rise August 2023 to work as an Activities Coordinator.  I started my career working as a Legal Secretary in the Conveyancing department before leaving to commence employment with the Health Authority as a Medical Secretary.

After having my two children I retrained to work as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary School for ten years and studied for a Higher Level Teaching Assistance qualification enabling to progress my career.

Due to illness within my family I needed to focus on a role closer to home but I am delighted to be able to return to the home and it feels like I have never been away. The staff and residents are so welcoming and helpful and I am really pleased that I have returned.

Hello, my name is Pat and I am a Housekeeper at Lawton Rise. I initially joined Lawton Rise in 2002. I assist in managing the housekeeping team, such as planning rota, ordering supplies and assigning tasks to team members. Due to the nature of my job, I work across the home so have the chance to get to know all of our residents. I find this extremely rewarding as I play a part in making their day enjoyable. When time allows it, I love to catch up with residents, have a joke and offer my assistance to the care team. I have recently received my 20 year, long service award.