Meet the Woodhorn Park Care Home team

Hello, my name is Emma Saunders and I am proud to be the Administrator here at Woodhorn Park.

Previously, I worked as a commercial manager for Sainsbury's, prior to transferring to administration, as I enjoy working alongside people. I have achieved an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and NVQ Level 5 in Management and Team Leading.

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.

We all know that keeping active is important. We have created a wonderful culture within the home and we work together to give residents the best possible experience. We are here to ensure that residents enjoy an environment that is both stimulating and socially active. We ensure the team knows each residents' preferences, so that we can deliver a person-centered program of events and activities. Essential to our homely feel is the strong relationships of trust we build with residents and their families and friends. The home also has its very own minibus for our numerous outings for coffee and shopping, which residents love.

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.

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.

Hello, my name is Bob and I am the Head of Maintenance 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

Hi My name is Ailsa, I have been working in the care sector since I was 16 years old. I have gained my NVQ 2 in Health and Social care and I am working towards my NVQ 3. I have completed my medication course and I looking forward to joining Woodhorn Park to work on Nightshift. I love my job and ensure that residents receive person centred care and support to enrich their lives.

Hi, my name is Kevin and I am the homes Head Chef. I have always worked in the hospitality sector and bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the home. I have worked in a restaurant as a kitchen porter, progressing my way through the ranks to sous chef.

I  transferred my skills into the care sector and joined Barchester at Station Court as a kitchen assistant before becoming second chef and joining Woodhorn Park as Head Chef in August 2021. I am looking forward to spending time getting to know residents and providing nutritional food for them as part of a positive dining experience.

Hi, My name is Kelsey, I started my career as a care assistant in 2013 progressing to become a Senior Care and I am excited to start my role as head of Memory Lane Community. I have completed my level 2 & 3 NVQ in health and social care and my dementia training. In 2019 I was awarded the divisional dementia champion for the North in the Barchester Healthcare Awards. I will always strive to deliver and support our team to give the best person centred care every day to every resident.

Claire has worked in the care sector since she was 16 years old starting out as a kitchen assistant working her way through her NVQ’s to level 5 and was a deputy manager before leaving the sector for a short time when she had her daughter. Claire is looking forward to joining the team at Woodhorn Park enhancing the lives of our residents.