Meet the Parley Place Care Home Team

I have worked in the care industry for over 10 years, I am so happy to be at Parley Place team.  Barchester hold very high standards which is why I am proud to be here to support our residents and be able to develop my career and support the team. Having been here since the day we opened I have progressed to my role now as Deputy Manager and I'm excited to support the home as it continues it's growth.  I have a great insight into the needs of the team and residents which gives me the opportunities to ensure we embrace the whole team approach to the care and dedication we show to our residents. 

I joined the Parley Place family in August 2022 and I'm really excited to build our community here home for our residents and the local community. 

I am passionate about the quality care we will provide under Gina's guidance.  I will be working closely with our activities co-ordinator to ensure there is lots of choice for things to do for our residents. 

I am delighted to join the Parley Place team as Head Chef.  My passion is for delivering good quality, nutritious food and ensuring our residents enjoy their meal times.  Good nutrition is so important to overall health and well being and our residents deserve the very best. 

Having successfully run my own restaurant previously I'm excited to be taking on the Head Chef role here and with my wonderful team of chefs, kitchen assistants and Hostesses delivering a first class service to our residents and guests. 

Hi I'm Julie, I'm head up the housekeeping team here at Parley place, ensuring it's clean, tidy and that our residents are proud of the home they live in.  I really enjoy the interaction with the residents, relatives and community that come and use our home.  

I am also the infection control champion for the home meaning I ensure all of our staff are aware of how to reduce cross contamination and look after themselves and our residents. 

Hi I'm Samson, Senior care assistant here at Parley.  I love to make sure the residents here are happy, content and safe, I love hearing all the stories they want to tell me and our social coffee mornings are great for all the residents getting to know each other. 

I have a passion for delivering quality care which is what everyone deserves, making sure our residents are cared for just how they like to be to ensure they maintain dignity and independence. 

I love making sure our residents feel safe, supported and have everything they need to make sure they are having fun and happy.  Parley Place is a lovely place to work where we are supported to enrich our resident's daily lives. 

Parley Place is such a lovely place to work, getting to know our residents and ensuring we care for them in the best way possible for their needs is so rewarding. 

Hi I'm Karen, I am here to serve our residents with tea/coffee and cakes as well as to help around the home and make sure our residents are looked after.  I love nothing more than joining in with our community events and chatting with our residents and guests. 

I'm Roxy and I've been working in the care industry for several years in care homes and in peoples own homes.  I love supporting our older generation to be supported in a fun and enjoyable way.  I adapt to everyone's personalities and love being able to get to know our residents, they have so many memories to tell and it's an absolute pleasure to take time to listen to them. 

I love to keep our home clean and shiny for our residents, ensuring they have clean clothes and rooms is vital to their care and happiness.  I also love to have a chat whilst working, getting to know our residents is a privilege.  I am known around the home always being ready with a smile and a hug. 

As Well-Being Champion for the home I also support our team whenever anyone needs a chat or support, it's a real honour to be chosen to do this role and I love helping people so it really suits my nature. 

I am very proud to be part of the Parley Place family, starting as a senior carer and working my way up to Care Community Lead. 

I have a passion for ensuring our residents are well supported with every aspect of their daily lives, I enjoy getting involved with the events we hold at the home as well. 

I work well with Kirsty, our deputy and Gina to ensure that we are all working together for the best results for our residents. 

I'm pleased to be joining Parley Place as their Administrator. 

Being an administrator is the hub of the home so I get to know residents and relatives as well as the whole Parley team.  I really enjoy being able to help everyone and am looking forward to welcoming our new families to the home soon. 

Hi I'm Steve, Head of Maintenance here.  Parley Place is such a beautiful home and I really enjoy  ensuring it is safe and welcoming home for our residents and guests.   

I am also Health and Safety champion for the home so am here to ensure we are all sticking to the guidelines and work with the whole team to ensure we are complient. 

From the moment I came for my interview and walked through the door I could feel Parley Place was going to be the right home for me to work in.  It is so welcoming.  I am looking forward to being part of this team and welcoming everyone who steps through the door in the same friendly way. 

I joined Parley Place in 2024 and love being in this home, the residents, team and relatives all support each other to ensure all of our residents are well cared for and happy.  I have progressed to a Senior Care Assistant thanks to the supportive management here and am keen to deliver an exceptional service for everyone here. 

My name Bernadette and I love supporting our residents with their daily lives, our residents are so valuable and have such experience to tell us of their lives, it's an absolute joy listening to them all. 

I'm Jacky and I love working in the care industry.  Being able to help our residents to live well everyday is a privilege and I really enjoy being able to help keep people as independent as possible with support for there needs.  

As Dementia Champion I work a lot on our memory lane supporting our residents living with dementia and their families.  I am an advocate for ensuring people live well with dementia and work with new team members to follow this same ethos. 

Hi I'm Holly, I joined Parley before the home opened and absolutely love making sure our residents have the best experience here, each resident has their own needs and we ensure they are all treated individually. 

Hi I'm Evie and I joined Parley Place in 2024 as part of the activities team.  I have a passion for making sure our residents live their best lives with fun, social interactions and choices for their daily lives.  

I love working within a care setting, being able to provide good quality, fresh food to our residents and also joining in with cooking clubs to help enable our residents to still be able to participate in baking for us all to enjoy. 

Hi I'm Nick and I look after the garden here at Parley Place.  

It's a beautiful home and the gardens have so many area's and potential it's a really exciting job.  As well as looking after the garden I also run the gardening club for our residents and community every Wednesday afternoon  - it's the highlight of my week getting the residents to have a say on what they want to happen as it is there home.