Meet the team

Our staff are what hold the home together. Each one of these team members are dedicated to providing high quality care and services to those we support, and ensuring that residents enjoy all aspects of life at our home. See below to meet some of our friendly faces:

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Julie Bond

General Manager

Hi, my name is Julie, and I am the General Manager here at Woodhorn. Welcome to our website!

I am proud to say that I have been part of the care sector for almost thirty years. I began my journey in care as a care assistant at the tender age of eighteen years. I have worked both day and night shifts, weekends, bank holidays and enjoyed all aspects of delivering high quality care. I progressed from care assistant to senior care assistant and then from a unit manger to a home manager.

Twenty years as a home manager enabled me to gain a plethora of knowledge and experience in the care sector. I have achieved many qualifications and continue to learn on a daily basis.

I remain humble as a manager of a care service and I am privileged to be entrusted with the care of those we support at Woodhorn Park. I strive to enable and empower every resident living at the home.

Jeanette Williamson

Team Leader

Hello, my name is Jeanette, and I am proud to say that I have been a part of the team since 2001 as a Team Leader. I commenced my career at Woodhorn Park as a Senior Care Assistant and Activities Coordinator, eventually progressing to the role of Team Leader.

I am passionate regarding high standards of the care and resident well-being. I enjoy seeing the transformation of an individual due to companionship and feeling valued. I lead the team by example and support new members of the team. I am also the Manual Handling Training Facilitator and ensure that residents are safe at all times.

Anna Foster & Danielle Hall

Activities Coordinators

Our names are Anna and Danielle and we are the Activities Coordinators here at Woodhorn Park. We both have a background in care and therefore are delighted to take on these positions.

We recognise individual strengths and abilities of residents and implement a meaningful and therapeutic person-centred activity programme. Our aim is to ensure none of the residents become marginalised, ensuring inclusion for everyone within Woodhorn Park. A resident/relative meeting is scheduled on a monthly basis and posters are displayed throughout the home, so we look forward to seeing you soon

Emma Davison

Senior Carer

I joined Barchester Healthcare in June 2008 as a Care Assistant. I thoroughly enjoyed looking after the Residents and spending time chatting to them and doing daily activities.

I later gained my NVQ’s and BTech Level 2 in Dementia Care and in 2009, I completed my medication course and was promoted to Senior Carer. With this newly promoted role, I gained a lot of knowledge on Care Planning and other daily activities that helps me look after the Residents on a daily basis. I continue to enjoy my job and enjoy any training that helps with my continued development that enhances the delivery of great Quality of Care to my Residents within the Home.

Cheryl Thompson

Head Housekeeper

My name is Cheryl and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Woodhorn Park – and I have enjoyed my role since 2012.

I take great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout our home. I strive to maintain Individual resident abilities and support those who wish to continue to take an active part in household duties, such as setting the tables, dusting and putting their laundry away. I want their home to be a ‘home from home’ and I am very proud to be a part of their daily lives.

Kelsey Smith

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Kelsey and I have worked at Woodhorn Park for five years. I started my career as a Care Assistant and I am proud to say I have progressed to a Senior Carer. I am passionate to be an ambassador for residents who are living with dementia within our Memory Lane community. I also supported the home in achieving Barchester's enhanced dementia care accreditation.

Bob Clark

Maintenance Manager

Hello, my name is Bob and I am the Maintenance Manager at Woodhorn Park – a post that I have held since 2006.

I have achieved qualifications in plumbing, electrical systems, painting & decorating and joinery, in addition to a Barchester NVQ qualification.

In my spare time, I am a Class 2 Chef in the Army Reserves, so when I am not at work, you can find me cooking up a meal in the middle of a field for a small army of hungry people.

Meet the team

Julie Bond

Jeanette Williamson

Anna Foster & Danielle Hall

Emma Davison

Cheryl Thompson

Kelsey Smith

Bob Clark

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