Meet the Wadhurst Manor Care Home team

Hi my name is Steph and I’m the Home Administrator at Wadhurst Manor. I’ve been working for Barchester Healthcare since August 2020, my previous role being a Peripatetic Administration Assistant supporting homes across the South. My role involves dealing with all the financial aspects of the home and HR. Prior to joining Barchester I was a retail manager working for Mark’s and Spencer’s and Debenhams. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering as Supporters Liaison Officer at my local football club, Hastings United. My experiences mean that I’m passionate that we deliver not just great customer care but an excellent customer experience for both our residents and their families

I am the clinical lead here at Wadhurst Manor, I have worked in Barchester for 5 years and I have been a registered nurse for 7 years. I have recently been working as a peripatetic nurse within our 2 sister homes but in April 2020 I was promoted to Clinical Lead based at Wadhurst Manor. I enjoy working with the team here and supporting them in anyway I can. I am very passionate about my job and I need to know my residents are receiving high quality care.

Hi my name is Monica and I am a registered Nurse here at Wadhurst Manor. I joined the team in June 2017. I qualified as a Nurse back in 2014 and worked for a few smaller companies previously. The team here are lovely to work with and we all have a great relationship. I am very passionate about my role and our residents are at the heart of everything I do.

Hello, I am Preye I am a Registered Nurse here and have been in this role since December of 2020. I previously worked in Hospitals and care setting in America so this is a very different experience for me. One I am enjoying very much though. Our residents are just lovely and it is a pleasure caring for them.

Hi, my name is Tamsin and I am the administration assistant. I have worked at Wadhurst Manor since 2019 starting as a part time receptionist. Previous to this role i was a primary school teacher. I have really enjoyed interacting with residents their families and staff here. I have only recently taken on the role as admin assistant. I will look forward to greeting you and helping with any queries or questions you may have. 

I have worked at Wadhurst Manor in many different roles since December 2011. Prior to this I worked as a nurse, exercise teacher and and preschool supervisor. I have 4 lovely children who are now grown up and travelling the world. My hobbies include visiting my children, singing, dancing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, reading and amateur dramatics.I find enabling residents to remain active and engaged both physically and mentally is a wonderfully rewarding job. I particularly enjoy working on our memory lane units becoming immersed in their realities, enabling them to live their best lives by concentrating on what they can do not what they can't.

Hi, my name is Charlotte Preston. I joined Wadhurst Manor in January 2021 as the activity lead.

For the past year I have been working in the community as a carer. Prior to this I spent over 10 years working within the safari industry in South Africa. I had the pleasure of hosting and guiding many international clients, sharing the amazing African wildlife with them. I am also a mum of two busy twin girls and my hobbies include, horse riding, photography, reading, writing and travelling.

I am incredibly passionate about working with people and I am looking forward integrating my hospitality skills and caring knowledge into the day to day activities we do with the wonderful residents. 

Hello, My Name Is Mark Toomey, I started working At Barchester July 2021, I enjoy the role of maintenance as its very varied not one day is the same. I like to keep the home looking nice and fresh for Residents, Staff and all visitors.  

Previously I’ve work in different Care Homes/Hotels as a Maintenance Man for many Years.  I Have 3 children and 5 Step children, love Football, enjoy taking our 2 dogs (A Labrador and Springer Spaniel) out for walks along the coast.

Hello, I am Alina and have worked here at Wadhurst Manor since January 2021. I came to this country in January from my home country of Romania. I speak fluent French, and work as a Judges assistant for many years. Before opening a family restaurant business in our small town. We came to England as a family with my Husband and two sons. We couldn't be happier now and Wadhurst Manor is a wonderful place to work.

I have worked here since 2020, however previously I worked in one of our sister homes in Eastbourne. I have been a senior care assistant for over 8 years. It is a role I am very passionate about and I was a Registered Nurse in Romania so caring is in my heart. I am training to be a care practitioner here at Wadhurst and everyone has been so helpful in making this dream a reality for me.

Hello, my name is Marta and I am the Head Housekeeper. I have worked at Wadhurst Manor since we opened. I take pride in making sure our home is spotless. I have very high standards for our Housekeeping and Laundry services. I enjoy spending time with the residents and families as much as possible.

I am Bheen, welcome I have been working here since August 2020. Previous to this role I was a chef in both Indian and Chinese restaurants in Tunbridge Wells. It is a role I enjoyed and learnt a lot. However this role for me helps with my work life balance. We are a great team and I really enjoy coming into work every day.

Hello I am Jacqueline but everyone calls me Jackie. I have been working here at Wadhurst Manor since 2015. I started as an agency Carer. I really liked the way the home was run and the ethos behind everything they do. When a position became available I did not hesitate to apply. The team are great as is the management too. 

Hi I am Ken. I have been a Senior carer here for 7 years now. I have had a few roles a couple being a specialist epilepsy support worker and another as a medic for a doctors surgery. I really enjoy my role, I work predominantly within our memory lane community. Supporting those living with dementia. I enjoy the interaction with each of them. The appreciation we receive back is so rewarding.

I started working in our sister home back in 2012. I transferred over to Wadhurst Manor in October 2020. My previous role was one of a college lecturer teaching young children painting, decorating and contruction. Care is a very different role for me but one i enjoy immensely. I enjoy making a difference to those that really need it. 

Hello my name is Jimmy, I am a resident here at Wadhurst Manor. I have lived here since July 2019 and since moving in have made lots of new friends. Everyone is really friendly and the staff are wonderful. I really enjoy helping out  with some odd jobs it keeps me busy and I love meeting and greeting all the new guests that come into the home.