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Meet the Pittsmead Grange Care Home Team

Great care is delivered by great people and a committed and well-trained team, with a caring and inclusive view on life. A wonderful team is ready to welcome residents and includes: carers, activities coordinators, chefs, housekeepers and more. This carefully selected team is in place to ensure that residents enjoy their time at the home and are supported to live life to the fullest.

Siddharth Vaghela

Siddharth Vaghela

General Manager

 I am Siddharth Vaghela.16 years ago, I started my career as a domestic worker in the care industry. Over the years, I worked my way up and became a home manager 8 years ago. I combine frontline experience with compassionate leadership. 

My residents are more than just part of my job; they are the reason I have dedicated 16 years to this work. I collaborate with caregivers, families, and communities to create environments where dignity is non-negotiable and where those who provide care are empowered to excel.  

Tammy Symonds

Tammy Symonds

Deputy Manager

Hello, my name is Tammy and I am the Deputy Manager here at Pittsmead Grange Care Home.

I have worked for Barchester since September 2020, having worked in Health & Social Care since 2005 I soon found my passion for senior care, learning and training. In a relatively short time I studied for my Level 5 Leadership & Management Diploma, Level 3 Palliative & End of Life Care and Bradford University Dementia Mapping. I am excited to be part of the team at Pittsmead Grange, they are caring and they are really keen to learn new skills, it’s great to be a part of that. The home is a fantastic place to work and I look forward to supporting our wonderful residents and their loved ones here.

Emily Mein

Emily Mein

Administrator

Hello, my name is Emily, and I am the Home Administrator at Pittsmead Grange Care Home. I have been working in care homes since I left school and have over 4 years of experience working within an admin/reception team. I am really excited to be working in such a beautiful environment and with such a great team. 

As the Home Administrator, I will be here to help our families with any questions they may have about their account. I will also be ensuring that the back office and front of the house are run efficiently. I really look forward to welcoming new residents and their families into our wonderful home.  

Ray Bushell

Ray Bushell

Head of Maintenance

Hello, My name is Ray and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Pittsmead Grange. I am so pleased to be able to work in this luxury setting and I am really looking forward to meeting all our new residents and their loved ones. 

Julie Harvey

Julie Harvey

Administration Assistant

Hello, My name is Julie and I am the Admin Assistant here at Pittsmead Grange. I am really looking forward to welcoming our residents and their families into the home. I am really pleased to be working for Barchester in one of their luxury new build homes. I have a background in NHS administration and I am excited to work in this area of the care sector now and in such a beautiful environment with a great team.

Constantin Popescu

Constantin Popescu

Senior Carer

Hello, my name is Constantin and I am excited to join the team at Pittsmead Grange as a Senior Care Assistant. 

Caring for people is my passion and I bring over 10 years of experience in both the NHS and the private care sector to this new role. I look forward to contributing to the excellent care and support provided here and working with a team that shares my dedication to improving the lives of those we support. I look forward to this new chapter and the chance to contribute to Barchester's values of providing exceptional care.

Olayemi Shokefun

Olayemi Shokefun

Care Assistant

Hello, My name is Olayemi and I am a care assistant here at Pittsmead Grange. I have been working with Barchester for over 1 year now and I have really enjoyed my time with the company so far. I am excited to now be part of the team in one of our luxury care homes and I am very much looking forward to utilising my skills and experience to support our residents and my team here at Pittsmead Grange. I look forward to welcoming our new residents and their loved ones to our home

Wendy Butler

Wendy Butler

Second Chef

Hello, My name is Wendy and I am the Second Chef here at Pittsmead Grange.

Before joining Barchester, I started my career at catering college where I received my NVQ level2. I am so passionate about food and cooking meals that are enjoyable and nutritious. 

I have previously worked in the pub and restaurant business but in 2015 I decided to join the care industry and I have never looked back. I love being able to support our residents and their nutritional needs. It brings me joy seeing them enjoy their meals and sharing a giggle with them. 

Two years ago I had never baked a cake however now I am providing our residents and visitors with home-made, delicious cakes in our beautiful café area which you can see on our Facebook page from time to time. 

I am so proud to be part of the team here at Pittsmead Grange.

Maggie Hunt

Maggie Hunt

Laundry Assistant

Hello, My name is Maggie and I am a laundry assistant here at Pittsmead Grange. Our home is so beautiful and I am very pleased that I get to be part of the team here. I am new to Barchester however I am very excited about my future here. I very much look forward to welcoming our new residents.

Ella Dragoiescu

Ella Dragoiescu

Care Community Lead

My name is Ella, and I am the Care Community Lead at Pittsmead Grange. I have over 13 years of experience working in healthcare. I enjoy giving the residents the person-centred care they deserve. 

I am passionate about helping others and believe everyone deserves dignity and respect. I take pride in leading the care team to give the residents at Pittsmead Grange the best experience possible. 

Andrew Fawcitt

Andrew Fawcitt

Head Chef

Hi, My name is Andrew and I am the head Chef here at Pittsmead Grange. I have worked  in the care sector for over 30 years and I am very excited to have now joined one of the most highly respected care providers in the UK.
I will do my very best to make every mealtime a home from home experience using only fresh ingredients to provide nutritious and tasty meals . Most importantly, sitting and chatting over a cuppa with our residents is undoubtedly the best way to get to know their favourite foods or the things they may well be missing. Myself and my kitchen team will then try to incorporate them into our menus to make the residents feel more at home. 

Nicole Marsh

Nicole Marsh

Head of Housekeeping

Hello, my name is Nicole and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Pittsmead Grange.

I have been in the care industry for 27 years and I look forward to being a part of this new adventure with my wonderful team. This is a beautiful new home and I will have great pleasure keeping it looking that way for all our residents and their families. 

Natasha Rattray

Natasha Rattray

Senior Carer

Hello, my name is Natasha, and I am a Senior Carer here at Pittsmead Grange. It brings me great pleasure to be part of the wonderful team here opening such a fantastic new home. I have worked in the care industry for over 9 years and I continue to enjoy every day of it. Enriching the lives of our residents is at the heart of all I do, and I pride myself on this.

I am very much looking forward to welcoming our new residents to the family and supporting them and their loved ones. 

Natasha Rattray

Natasha Rattray

Senior Carer

Hello, My name is Natasha and I am Senior Carer here at Pittsmead Grange. It brings me great pleasure to be part of the wonderful team here opening such a fantastic new home. I have worked in the care industry for over 9 years and I continue to enjoy every day of it. Enriching the lives of our residents is at the heart of all I do and I pride myself in this. 

I am very much looking forward to welcoming our new residents to the family and supporting them and their loved ones. 

Yvonne Jackson

Yvonne Jackson

Care Assistant

Hello, My name is Yvonne and I am a care assistant here at Pittsmead Grange. I have been working in the care industry for over12 years and I have been working with Barchester for 5 of them. I am proud to be able to work in such a wonderful new home and with such a great team. I very much look forward to welcoming our residents and their loved ones to our family. 

Stephen David

Stephen David

Kitchen Assistant

Hi, my name is Stephen and I am the Kitchen Assistant here at Pittsmead Grange. 

I have been working in the care sector since 2015 and I have a real passion for catering and hospitality. I am really looking forward to working alongside my team in a professional kitchen environment providing a high quality dining experience for all our residents. 

Anita McPartland

Anita McPartland

Housekeeper

Hello, my name is Anita and I am a housekeeper here at Pittsmead Grange Care Home. This home is beautiful and I am really pleased I get to be part of the team to keep it that way. I have worked for Barchester for a long time and now being able to work in a new build is a great opportunity. I am very much looking forward to our residents arriving and getting to support them and their loved ones. 

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