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Meet the Mortain Place Care Home Team

From nurses and carers to chefs and housekeepers, staff in our home are here to deliver high quality care and services to those we support. Check below to meet some of the friendly faces you are likely to see when visiting our home:

Catherine Brewster

Catherine Brewster

General Manager

Hi, my name is Catherine Brewster and I am the General Manager here at Mortain Place.

I have worked in adult social care for over 28 years and bring a great knowledge of how a great home is managed.

I specialise in dementia care and I am a Trained nurse from Brighton University. I am working hard to deliver a great experience for our residents and their families. I like to greet all new visitors to our home and if you wish to visit my door is always open. My team and I look forward to meeting you soon.

Cleofe Andrews

Cleofe Andrews

Care Assistant / Dementia Champion

My name is Cleofe and I love working in Dementia care. I feel i have been put on Earth to work with Dementia and help and care for others. Very proud I completed a level 3 in adult care. I love to work and feel very happy to do so bringing joy into residents lives.

Jon Fillery

Jon Fillery

2nd Chef

Hi, I am Jon and I am a 2nd Chef. I enjoy cooking and take great pleasure from delivering high quality dishes for our residents to enjoy. It is always a joy to meet new residents and spend time with them at meal times.

Stacey Gouveia

Stacey Gouveia

Community Lead

My Name is Stacey, I have worked for Mortain Place since August 2019 and I am a Community Lead. I have worked in care for twelve years. I am trained in dementia and have my MVQ levels and I am extremely committed to giving my all to the residents.

Kim Barber

Kim Barber

Community Lead & Speak Up Champion

Hello, my name is Kim and I have worked at Mortain Place since 2021. 

I really love the atmosphere here at Mortain Place care home. I enjoy helping the residents and making their day better. I am also the Speak up champion for Staff and a Dementia champion.
In my spare time I like long walks along the beach, and spending time with my family.

Saffron Mann

Saffron Mann

Administration Manager

Hi, I’m Saffron and I am the Administration Manager at Mortain Place.

I have many years’ experience working within the care industry, I have completed my Level 3 Adult Lead Care and I am eager to carry on my learning within Barchester. I love being organised and helping others which really drew me to this role. I have a passion for delivering excellent customer service. I look forward to meeting new residents and their families and helping them with their journey.

I have a Minature Dachshund called Winston. He keeps me very busy outside of work and I love taking him for nice walks in the country with my partner Adam.

Mia Olin

Mia Olin

Head Chef

Hi, my name is Mia, and I am the Head Chef here at Mortain Place. I ensure each resident enjoys tasty and nutritious food, I regularly talk to our residents to ensure the menu meets their tastes and requirements. 

Ingrida Jespiene

Ingrida Jespiene

Head Housekeeper & Infection Control, Health & Safety Champion

Hi, my name is Ingrida, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Mortain Place. I manage the housekeeping operations and am committed to providing the highest levels of comfort and hospitality to guests, which leads to achieving maximum guest satisfaction and organisational profitability.

Ben Rickwood

Ben Rickwood

Senior Carer / Dementia Champion

Hey, I'm Ben and I am a senior carer here at Mortain Place.

I have over 7 years experience in the care industry, and have my level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care. 

The thing I love most about my job is enriching the lives of our residents in each and every way possible. Being a carer is not just about the care, it is everything else that goes with it. I love getting to know our residents and their families inside out and adding to their care plans to ensure the best possible care.

In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts with friends. 

 

Donya Garner

Donya Garner

Senior Carer / Dementia Champion

Hello, I’m Donya. I am a Senior Carer at Mortain Place. You will usually find me downstairs in our residential units, I normally work on Launceston Grove and I have recently just returned from having my second child. I have a little boy and girl, who are my world. I love to help others as I am very caring. I cannot wait to meet our new residents along with their family and friends. 

Faye De La Cruz

Faye De La Cruz

Care Assistant

Hi, my name is Faye and I am a care assistant Mortain place. 

I have many years of experience working in care and really enjoy working at Mortain Place. My favourite part of the job is taking care of all residents, and learning their life stories. 

 

Clare Colegate

Clare Colegate

Care Assistant & Wellbeing Champion

Hello, I am Clare. I have worked at Mortain Place for 3 years and I love it here. 

I love making a difference to the residents lives on memory lane. 

I am a Wellbeing champion.

Kelly Valente

Kelly Valente

Hostess

Hello, I am Kelly one of the hostesses, I really love working with all the residents and making sure that they are happy and enjoy their time at Mortain place, I also really enjoy greeting families, friends and visitors into the home and making their first impressions a great one.

Rebecca Dyson

Rebecca Dyson

Activities Assistant

Hi, I'm Rebecca and I am an activities assistant at Mortain Place.

I have worked in similar roles in the past, and thoroughly enjoy spreading joy and positivity throughout the home. My favourite activities with the residents are swimming, exercises, word games and really getting to know them.

Im my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, going for long walks and motivating others.

Dawn Scott

Dawn Scott

House Keeping Assistant

Hi, my name is Dawn and I am a housekeeper here at Mortain Place. 

I have worked at Mortain Place for more than two years now, and I really love the friendly environment of the home. My day is always busy, and each day is different which makes it a great place to be.

The thing I love most about my job is looking after the residents and making sure they are comfortable. 

Hudson

Hudson

Therapy Dog

Hudson, our wonderful therapy dog, visits us once a week to greet residents at our home. He is very gentle and well mannered and loves the odd tasty treat.

Hollie Hollis

Hollie Hollis

Care Assistant / Dignity Champion

Hello, my name is Hollie and I have worked in care for many years. I recently moved to Eastbourne where i transferred from another Barchester Home. I enjoy keeping fit and love spending time with my family and dog.

Harriet Toms

Harriet Toms

Deputy Manager / Dementia & Falls Champion

Hi, I’m Harriet the Deputy manager here at Mortain Place care home.

I have worked in the care industry for 16 years now and strive each day to enrich our residents life’s.

I joined Mortain place care home in 2022 and am very proud to be part of the Barchester family.

I have a strong passion for dementia care and life enrichment.

I look forward to meeting you at Mortain Place where each day we make memories. 

Jacquie Hayhoe

Jacquie Hayhoe

Community Lead

Hello My name is Jacquie and I am a Community lead at Mortain Place .

I joined Mortain Place in 2021 as a carer and have been here for two years. My background is in business however I cared for my husband who had Multiple Sclerosis for 10 years and who sadly passed away three years ago.

Not wanting to return to the business world, I found myself wanting to use all the skills I had amassed along with my transferable skills from my previous career in business and start a new career as a carer. I fell in love with care immediately and have gone from strength to strength in this amazing home.

We have the most fantastic residents and amazing carers and lots of encouragement, support and amazing training from the management team both from Mortain Place and Barchester. Commitment and hard work is rewarded at Barchester and if you strive to be the best you can everyday, to both your team and most importantly the residents then you can have the most rewarding and fulfilling career

Rob Hobbs

Rob Hobbs

Home Services Advisor / Speak Up Champion

Hi, I am Rob and I am the Home Services Advisor at Mortain Place. I have over 6 years experience in the Care Sector and I am well placed to show you around our lovely home and answer any questions you may have. I have a passion for caring for our wonderful residents and ensuring they always have an engaging, joyful time in our home. Prior to working in care, I spent 27 years in the Automotive sector, at a senior level, honing my customer experience skills by delivering exceptional service.

Away from work, I have a soft spot for classic cars from the 60’s, Clothes from the 70’s and music from the 80’s. Spending quality time with my wife and walking our two Labradors Harry & Hugo in the country is my preferred chosen pastime. My wife and I love traveling and enjoy touring Italy as often as we can.

Alex Leftley

Alex Leftley

Activities Coordinator / Health & Safety Champion

I was working in the print trade when a friend of mine became very unwell and I had to find a nursing home for her. Due to the dedication of the staff, my friend had another 18 months and I was able to take her out after being house bound for many years.

I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I went back to school and redone my GCSE,s and then went onto do my level 3 diploma and am always enhancing my skills and knowledge. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer on Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experience’s of our residents.

Alin Sinca

Alin Sinca

Head of Maintenance

I joined Barchester in 2024 as a Maintenance Assistant supporting various Barchester Homes in the south region. I am now Head of Maintenance at Mortain Place and I am very proud to be part of the team.

I enjoy watching sports and being as active as I can be. 

Hazel Vernall

Hazel Vernall

Administration Assistant

My name is Hazel Vernall, I am an administration assistant. I have been with Mortain Place for the last year however have worked as a live in carer for 10 years. I am a perfectionist and am very methodical so my role in the administration department has given me the best of both worlds. 

Claire Millns

Claire Millns

Senior Carer / Dementia Champion

Hi, my names Claire and I am a Senior Carer in Normandy Gardens upstairs in Memory lane. I have over 12 years’ experience in care but hold a huge interest in dementia care. I absolutely love my job, residents and colleagues, this Is a huge part of my life. In my spare time I love to see my sister and go on walks or read a book. I look forward to welcoming all of our new residents to our lovely home.

Joanne Dodd

Joanne Dodd

Care Assistant

Hi my name is Jo, I am a carer at Mortain Place and I am also medication trained. I have worked in the care industry for over 40 years now and this makes me very happy to be able to care for others.

I am a mum to 5 and also a nanna to twin boys, who I love dearly. I enjoy arts & crafts too in my spare 

Jane Campbell

Jane Campbell

Care Assistant

Hello, I am Jane and I have worked at Mortain Place for two years. I work mainly on memory lane and the thing I love most about my job is making our residents lives easier and taking extra special care of them.

In my spare time, I enjoy retail therapy and trying new cuisines.

Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor

Hostess

I am Jessica and new to Mortain Place, I have worked in care homes for many years. I provide hospitality services to residents and their guests. Serving meals, snacks and beverages at their request in the location of their choice. I also maintain the dining rooms in a state of readiness for residents and their guests to use at their leisure.

Aharon Turner

Aharon Turner

Hostess

Hello, my name is Aharon, and I am a Hostess for Mortain Place. I enjoy talking and interacting with residents and meeting new faces, especially respite residents who stay with us, sometimes for short holiday breaks or for post operative care. I love keeping fit in my spare time, I especially love Yoga.

Tara Heaphy

Tara Heaphy

Housekeeping Team / Speak Up Champion

Hello I am Tara and I work in the housekeeping team here at Mortain Place. I enjoy and dedicate my life to helping others and bringing some joy into all our residents lives each day.

Vasile Marian

Vasile Marian

Housekeeper

Hello, my name is Vasile and I am a very happy, positive member of the team of housekeepers at Mortain. I take great care as i work around our wonderful home. I especially enjoy interacting with residents and hearing their stories as i hop from room to room. In my spare time I enjoy socialising and spending time with my friends.

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