Meet the Wilton Place Care Home Team

Our wonderful team comprises carers, activities coordinators, chefs, housekeepers and more. These people are here to ensure that residents enjoy their time at the home and are supported to live life to the fullest. Meet some of our staff below:

Antoinette

Antoinette Roberts

General Manager

Hello, my name is Antoinette and I am the General Manager at Wilton Place, Welcome to our website

I have been working in luxury care homes now for over 9 years and I am passionate about delivering fantastic care, within beautiful environments. I have over 20 years of management in nursing and dementia care.

Here at Wilton Place, our residents are able to access a full suite of life enriching activities as well as continuing their lives as part of the wider community in Wilton

I look forward to welcoming you to our home, to come and see everything that we have to offer and to enjoy a slice of homemade cake (or two) over a cup of tea with me and my team.

Emma C

Emma Cole

Deputy Manager/Dementia Champion

Emma has worked with luxury care providers for the last 12 years and started her career as a Senior Carer with her most recent role as Dementia Care Manager and is proud of her NVQ 5 qualification. Her passion is working with those living with dementia and all the rewards this brings hence her being one of our 'Dementia Champions'. Her passion for our residents living in our Memory Lane community shines through with every interaction. 

Emma's experience, knowledge and helpful nature is a reassuring presence to our residents, their families and our staff.

Emma Sykes-Ellis

Home Services Advisor

As Wilton Place's Home Admissions Advisor, my role is to work alongside the home’s exceptional management team to support potential residents and their families when considering care in our home.

I’m here to answer all your questions and support you through your decision to seek the perfect home, that offers bespoke care, companionship, security and life enriching experiences whilst enabling the retention of independence and individuality.

I aim to make your journey as easy, stress free and comfortable as possible.

My career has spanned various sectors, all based around caring for people. I embrace the opportunity to be part of the team that works hard to deliver warm and compassionate care in a luxurious setting  where residents thrive and enjoy life.

Fiona Long

Activities Co-Ordinator

Fiona who is originally from the West Midlands but has lived in Wilton for nearly 9 years is married with 2 grown-up children and has a rescue cat called Floyd!

Fiona started work as a scientist and then trained as a primary school teacher spending over 20 years in education.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, quizzing, gardening and travelling. Fiona said "I am looking forward to using my skills and experience to enhance the lives of our wonderful residents"

Hayley

Hayley Dibden

Head Chef

Hello, I've worked for Barchester for 17 years and in the care industry for 29. My passion is baking. This year I was proud to be invited to be involved in the Barchester 'Chefs Academy' which is an initiative where chefs can share ideas, learn new skills and therefore strive for excellence in catering for our residents across the country.

Wilton Place is a new challenge for me, it's a beautiful new home with a great team and I am looking forward to getting to know all of the residents and cooking their favourite meals.

Colin

Colin Cooper

Head of Maintenance

Hello, being part of the Wilton Place team is great, everyone is so friendly and kind. I've previously worked as a Maintenance Supervisor in a senior school and enjoyed seeing the young people achieving and progressing. It's rewarding to maintain this beautiful home for our residents who deserve the very best, they are welcoming and amiable and a joy to engage with each day.

Carly

Carly Mitton

Head Housekeeper

Hi

I’m Head of Housekeeping here at Wilton place. I have a wealth of housekeeping knowledge of 14 + years on the industry. I enjoy engaging with the residents and learning about their lives whilst attending to their housekeeping needs.I'm proud of our beautiful home and enjoy keeping it fresh, cosy and inviting for all our residents and their visitors.

 

Abi

Abi Edwards

Administration Assistant

Hello,

I have worked in customer facing roles for the last 16 years and enjoyed the interaction that working with the public brings. I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage with the residents here, it’s so rewarding to see them thriving and happy, they are lovely and would put a smile on anyone’s face. The staff are very friendly and helpful which makes Wilton place such a great environment to work in.

Rebecca Parker

Administrator/Speak Up Champion

Rebecca has worked in the private healthcare sector 12 years. She is the go to for all things admin related and as such, has built firm relationships with our residents and their families.
She is also our ‘Speak Up’ champion. Rebecca is there to support staff to ‘speak up’ if they feel they are unable to in other ways, to help protect resident safety and quality of care.

Gary Patrick

Senior Carer

I have been within the care industry for 15 years, my background is Neuro rehabilitation caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries and neurological conditions. However in the last 10 years I have found myself working in dementia care. Each day is filled with laughter and heart-warming experiences not one day is the same. I’m lucky not everyone can say they enjoy their job but working within dementia care is an enjoyable career.

Jas Taylor

Senior Carer & Dementia Champion

Jas is one of our Senior Carers.

She has worked in the care industry for 8 years.

She joined the Wilton Place family in 2023 and is one of our Dementia Champions.

She bought with her experience in specialist dementia care and a passion for exceptional, compassionate care for our residents.

She takes pride in supporting us to recognise the unique needs and challenges each resident faces, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.

Jas also supports resident's families, she is a friendly and approachable team member.

Grace Ruddle

Senior Carer

Grace is one of our Senior Carers.

She has a wealth of experience and expertise in the care industry and is passionate about the bespoke, person centred care she delivers.

She is positive and solution focussed, a calm, warm and welcoming presence in our home, supporting residents, families and staff alike.

Tina Blanchard

Hostess

Tina is part of our Hostess team. Her career in the care industry spans 30 years and she has worn many hats throughout that time. She began as a Carer, progressing to Senior Carer and now enjoys her role as Hostess here at Wilton Place. Tina delights in her daily interactions with residents and looks forward to coming to work each day. She is often the first person a resident sees in the morning as knocks the door with their morning cup of tea and a cheery greeting.

Tina ensures residents enjoy a luxury dining experience at every meal time and enjoy delicious beverages and cakes in our Bistro throughout the day.

 

 

 

tash

Tash Daley

Care Assistant

I am a care assistant here at Wilton Place. I have worked in the care industry for 17 years. I am passionate about my role and enjoy getting to know our residents and their families. Being a member of the team is such a positive experience, everyone is always smiling and happy to help. 

Nicky

Nicky Morgan

Care Assistant/Dementia Champion

"I have been at Wilton Place since the opening in December 2022 and have not looked back.

Wilton Place is a beautiful home and the team is lovely but most of all the residents are happy and as a carer that's all I could ask for. I am one of the Dementia Champions for the home. I am passionate about resident inclusion, enabling our residents to feel independent and purposeful. I seek opportunities to ensure residents continue with their hobbies and interests and also discover new ones."

Awa Camara Soho

Administration Assistant

Hello. I am excited to bring my experience to the Wilton Place Family and join the current admin team..  I have worked in the UK Care Industry for 10 years, in care and customer facing roles. I chose Barchester as they are an inclusive employer and  I fell  in love with Wilton Place  on the day of my interview. Everyone is friendly and so welcoming. 

Richard Amey

Richard has worked in the catering industry for 40 years. He enjoys taking the time to get to know each resident and their culinary wishes. His greatest reward is presenting residents with bespoke dishes and menus  and takes great delight in seeing them enjoy not only the dishes he creates, but the entire dining experience.

Berenice

Berenice Marsh

Housekeeping Assistant

Berenice loves getting to know the residents and hearing all about their families whilst attending to their housekeeping needs. She is a welcome smiling face each morning. 
She previously worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school and enjoys welcoming her grandchildren into the home when they come along with their school to visit our residents.