Meet the Wilsmere House Care Home Team

Hello, I am proud to say that I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Wilsmere House.

I have been working here for since 2012 as a Nurse on the Elms Unit and have since been promoted to Unit Manager in 2015. Since 2019 I have been working as the Clinical Deputy Manager, which is extremely rewarding.

I look forward to welcoming you into our home.

With strong foundations in both hospital and social care settings, I have been dedicated to delivering high quality care since joining Barchester Health Care in 2014. Over the years, I have held various roles, including in management, which have enriched my leadership skills and deepen my understanding of person centred care. As a Clinical Lead at Wilsmere House I am committed to ensuring excellence in clinical practice and supporting our team in creating a safe, compassionate and nurturing environment for our residents.

Hi, my name is Usma, and I am the head of our nursing unit.

My name is Raluca, and I’m a Senior Physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience, 10 of which I’ve proudly dedicated to Barchester. With a BSc and MSc in Physiotherapy, and a background in both hospital and care settings, I’ve found my true calling here—where care is personal, continuous, and deeply meaningful.

I’ve worked with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, etc. Personally, the brain fascinates me—it challenges and inspires me every day! My passion for helping people regain independence is grounded not just in clinical expertise, but in compassion, teamwork, and connection. I’m grateful to Barchester for supporting my growth, including through their Team Leadership Programme, which strengthened my ability to lead with empathy and purpose. Their values truly align with my own—placing people first, working together, and striving for excellence.

I live by the principle: ‘Love and do what you want.’ As a paradox, true love for what you do means acting with integrity, always doing what’s best without any expectations—not just for yourself, but for the people around you. In a team-driven environment like ours, that’s what makes the difference!

Hello, my name is Diana and I am a Senior Nurse and also The Medication Champion here at WIlsmere House!

I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2016 and have been here ever since. I studied Nursing in Romania and once completely my degree, came to the United Kingdom and joined Wilsmere House Care Centre.

I became a Nurse to improve peoples' lives and this career is just so meaningful.

Hello! My name is Dahaniya Ashith, and I am a registered Physiotherapist working as an Assistant Physiotherapist at Wilsmere House.

I am especially interested in neurorehabilitation and I am passionate about helping residents regain their mobility and strength. I work closely with our lead physiotherapist to support patient recovery and well-being. I believe in patient-centred and compassionate care. I am excited to be a part of this team.

I started at Wilsmere House in 2021 as the Admin Assistant and became the Home Administrator in January 2025. I work closely with the General Manager, supporting with our admissions to the home, recruitment and payroll. 

I am also the home's Wellbeing Champion. I really enjoy my role as no 2 days are the same.

Hello my name is Janine and I have recently joined Wilsmere House as the Activity Co-Ordinator. I am looking forward to supporting our residents from each community to provide stimulating and interactive activities in their home environment. My specialities are art, talking and music therapies.

Hello, my name is Jibin and I am the Head Chef here at Wilsmere House. It’s been more than 15 years since I embraced the art of flavour. I had the opportunity to work with great Chefs around the world and acquired many skills and knowledge. Some of the establishments I worked at are 5-star Hotels, Fine Dining Restaurants and Luxury Senior Living Homes. I’m a very inspirational, detail-oriented, Disciplined and Creative Chef. I always try to create a positive environment in and around my Kitchen. I pride myself on preparing high-quality food and what makes me very happy is to see our residents enjoy the dishes that my team and I create.

Our hospitality team are committed to providing seasonal home-cooked menus offering choice, nutrition and quality- including exciting menus to specific individual dietary needs and all appetites. We celebrate every one of our resident’s Birthday and my Kitchen team prepare homemade decorated cakes for their Birthday. The beautiful warm smile that our residents give when we present the Birthday cake is our greatest inspiration.

The food we produce is hugely important to our residents which is why it is absolutely imperative that we always get their feedback and continuously meet the needs and nutritional quota of every single resident who chooses to make Wilsmere House their home.

Matthew joined Wilsmere House in 2023 as our Head of Maintenance.

Matthew comes with years of experience working in care homes and has been working very hard to upgrade our facilities.

I joined Wilsmere House as a Care Assistant in February 2022, caring for residents on our Memory Lane community which was really rewarding. I also worked at the weekends as the Admin Assistant since 2023 and recently became a full time member of the Admin team. You will find me at reception greeting visitors to the home. I also support the Home Administrator with invoicing and recruitment.

Here are just some of the fantastic care team at Wilsmere House. They go over and above every day to ensure a safe and happy environment for all of the residents here.

My name is Raluca and I'm a Senior Physiotherapist. My particular interests are in musculoskeletal medicine, neurology and rehabilitation. I'm very passionate about rehab and helping people to achieve their goals. I love to provide premium care and support residents who are on their road to recovery.