Meet the Springvale Court Care Home Team

Hi my name is Larraine Gaffing, I have worked in admin and within office environments for many years, my previous job was at Marks and Spencers where I worked from 1986 until 2020. I have many years’ experience of working within admin and I am really looking forward to begin my new role within Barchester Springvale Court. I look forward to also be a part of the fantastic team that we have here, I already feel settled in and look forward to building a friendship with our lovely residents.

Hi, my name is Jason and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Springvale Court, I have worked for Barchester Healthcare since 2018. I enjoy working with the team and putting every effort into making Springvale look and feel like home for our residents.

I have worked at Springvale Court since 2013 and have been in the care sector for over 40 years. I provide high quality care to everyone we support here at Springvale Court.

Hi, my name is Amy. I have worked at Springvale Court since August 2017. I worked as a Care Assistant for 3 years then progressed to a Senior Care Assistant, a role which I am very passionate about. I enjoy providing high quality, person centred care to everyone we support here at Springvale.

Hello, my name is Chris. I have worked at Springvale Court since September 2022. I began as a kitchen assistant with very little experience of the cooking side but I found this was something I was really interested in. I have since completed my NVQ level 2 in Commis Chef, and I am very proud to say I am now Head Chef since 2025, progressing from the second chef role.

I enjoy getting to know residents and their families and catering to different diets, likes and dislikes. My job can be challenging, but with a good team supporting me, I find I am really enjoying being Second Chef.

Hi, my name is Emma, I have been Head of Housekeeping here at Springvale Court since October 2023.

I like talking to our residents and making sure their rooms are kept clean and tidy. I want to help our residents to remain as independent as possible. I work hard to ensure that the home maintains Barchester’s high standards and that my team work to create a relaxed, personal atmosphere for residents, visitors and staff.

Hi, my name is Kelly. I have worked at Springvale Court since 1998. I work as a Senior Care Assistant and I have completed my NVQ level 2 & 3 in care. I supervise the delivery of high quality care within the carer team.

Hello, my name is Danielle and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Springvale Court. I began working here in 2021 as a Care Assistant and worked hard to become a Senior Care Assistant, I am almost finished my NVQ level 3 which has given me more knowledge of my role and taught me how to be a better leader to ensure I am leading the team correctly so that our residents receive the best care possible. I love caring for people and am very proud of my role.