Meet the Cumberland Grange Care Home Team

Hello, my name is Beth and I am the Deputy Manager here at Cumberland Grange.

I started my career in Care at the age of 17, which was just over 16 years ago now. My passion for Care started at a young age as my parents opened a Care Home when I was just 11 years old. Over the years I have worked in various different roles within Care and have certainly found my vocation as a Deputy Manager, which I enjoy very much. With everything that I do, our residents always come first. Enriching the lives of those within my care is my priority, ensuring my residents are well cared for and happy, living a life which offers independence with support whenever needed.

My door is always open for my residents, their family members and our staff. I am always happy to help with any questions that you may have and if you would like to come and take a look around our wonderful home, please get in touch.

Hi, my name is Mica and I am the Home Services Advisor here at Cumberland Grange. My role is to support clients and their loved ones who are looking to make the move into care. It can be a daunting process for many people, but I want to change that. I will do my absolute best to make the journey and process as stress free and comfortable as possible.

I am incredibly passionate about enriching the lives of our residents and ensuring that they feel a part of our local community. So when I’m not in the home, I will be out and about in the community making some great connections with various charities and organisations.

I am here if you have any questions at all, and if you would like to come in and have a look around our beautiful home, I would love to show you around. We have great coffee and cake, too!

Hi, my name is Kyley and I am one of the Community Leads at Cumberland Grange.

I am incredibly passionate about my role in supporting all of our residents, ensuring they are all well cared for and happy.

Hello I'm Jordon and I'm a Community Lead here at Cumberland Grange.

I've been working in the care sector for 7 years and originally joined Cumberland Grange as a Senior Carer before being promoted to this new role. My main focus within the home is to oversee the unit care team, focusing on ensuring that everyone living with us receives the highest level of person centred care. I work with a fantastic group of people who are all truly passionate about their work, so this makes my role an absolute joy.

I also liaise with our GP, District Nurse and community service provider teams daily, to ensure that all of our residents are receiving any additional care and support that they may require whilst staying with us. I'm in daily contact with family members and really enjoy getting to know all of our residents loved ones and friends. It's a real privilege to know that everyone feels such a special connection with every member of the Cumberland Grange family.

Hi my name is Harvey and I am the Home Administrator

I've been working at our Barchester home in Cornwall for the past couple of years and having recently moved to Exeter I am delighted to become part of the Cumberland Grange team.

My role is to support Marc our General Manger in ensuring the smooth running of the home on the administration side. It's important to me that our home is a happy and welcoming place, and myself and the administration team strive to ensure that a warm welcome is offered to everyone who walks through our doors.

I really enjoy working alongside all of the dedicated team members that we have here at Cumberland Grange and I take real pride and joy in assisting our residents and their family members by ensuring they receive the best possible support to make life here easier. Our door is always open for you to come along and discuss any queries or questions that you may have with any administrative matters - especially over coffee and cake!

Outside of work I'm passionate about theatre and the performing arts having originally trained as an actor.

I have been in the care sector since 2008, and I also have a degree in teaching. I am here to arrange and run a varied range of activities for our residents to take part in, keep them entertained and enrich their lives. From flower arranging, quizzes, arts and crafts to movies in the cinema, I try to make sure there is something for everyone here to take part in, and tailor events to suit each resident.  

Hi I'm Chris the Head Chef here at Cumberland Grange.

I have a wealth of experience in the hospitality sector, having previously worked in some of Devon's most established restaurants and gastro pubs. My passion is using locally sourced food, creating daily menus that reflect the great variety of seasonal produce available. Overseeing the kitchen I ensure that every meal prepared by my team is always freshly home cooked, served and presented with care.

I really enjoy getting to know all of our new residents, making sure that I understand their likes, dislikes and preferences and aiming to incorporate all of these into our menu selections. Along with my kitchen team, we strive to create a menu that deliverers the home from home dining experience that everyone living with us truly enjoys.

Outside of work, my passion for cooking continues and I enjoy experimenting with new flavours and recipes for my smoker and BBQ and absolutely love all things baking.

I have been working for Barchester for over 6 years in the maintenance department. I have worked in maintenance on and off for around 15 years and have a background in carpentry and sound engineering. Aside from dealing with the maintenance at Cumberland Grange, I also enjoy taking our residents out on the mini bus for trips out.

In my spare time I enjoy walking and cycling, and I’m also currently learning to play the guitar.

Hi I'm Donna, Head Housekeeper and I am passionate about ensuring that our home is a pleasant and happy place to spend time in.

I previously worked as a carer here at Cumberland Grange, so know each and everyone of our residents like a member of my own family and I just love the special relationships that we all have created here. It's such a wonderful place to be and myself and the housekeeping team work hard to ensure that both the cleanliness and tidiness of Cumberland Grange is consistently of a very high standard to ensure a great experience for everyone both living with, and visiting us.

I am a very bubbly and friendly person who loves to help others. I have worked with animals, children, and special needs and, since 2019, I've worked in the care home sector. I am very happy to be the Receptionist here at Cumberland Grange, and look forward to greeting you with a smile.

Hello, I’m Natalie and I one of the Admin Assistants/Receptionists here at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team in June 2023 and I absolutely love working here.  The favourite part of my job has to be chatting with the residents, they make me laugh and smile every day. 

I am always happy to help and welcome you into our lovely home. 

Hello, my name is Romy and I am one of the Senior Carers here at Cumberland Grange. I absolutely adore my job, caring for our residents. I have many years’ worth of experience in the care industry and could not think of a more rewarding job to do.

Hello I'm Lorna and I've been working in the care sector since 2009 and this is quite simply the best job I've ever had! My career began in the community care sector, supporting people living in their own homes across the mid and east Devon area, first as a carer and then progressing to the role of Care Manager, focusing on producing person centred care plans for new service users.

My great passion however is to meet and support people and I just love the close personal connections that my role allows me to build with all of our residents. For me, everyone here is just like family and I really value these special relationships that I continue to build with everyone living here on a daily basis.

Hi, my name is Sophie and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange.

I have worked within the care industry for over 4 years now with a background of working closely with residents living with Dementia which I am very passionate about. I have also been a Home Warden which gave me great experience and skills to carry with me in my role here at Cumberland.

I thoroughly enjoy my job, supporting our residents with not only care but life enrichment, too!

Hi I'm Carolyn a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange. 

I absolutely love my job and I aim to deliver the very best person centered care to everyone living with us.

Being with our residents is such a joy and an honour, as I learn all about their lives and the stories they have to share with us all, which are incredible.

I work nights here at Cumberland Grange. It’s a very rewarding position and I have worked in care for many years. 

Hi, my name is Tiah and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange after recently being promoted.

I have worked at Cumberland Grange since 2023 and feel so lucky to work in such a wonderful home with the most amazing residents and great colleagues. Our residents are my number one priority so my days are spent ensuring they have everything that they need and making sure that they are happy. We have such a lovely environment here which makes Cumberland such a positive place to be. I look forward to welcoming new residents, too!

Hi, my name is Amie and I am a Senior Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange.

I proudly joined the team at the beginning of 2024 and thoroughly enjoy my job caring for our residents. I have been working in the care industry for over 13 years now and I take huge pride in what I do. As well as being here for our residents, I am also here for our family members, too.

Hello, my name is Jude and I am one of the Senior Carers here at Cumberland Grange. I’ve worked in care for over 25 years. I love knowing that I make a difference to a person’s day, and nothing makes me happier than seeing them smile.

Hello, my name is Jenna and I am a Hostess here at Cumberland Grange. I have been here since the end of 2023 and I absolutely love what I do.

I have a hospitality background having worked in number of other well-known establishments, but working here and getting to spend my days with our residents is the most rewarding job that I have had. I am here to make their experience a better one by making sure they have everything they need, whether that’s a luxury hot chocolate, a slice of cake or a good chat. When I’m not with our residents, I am busy keeping our bistro areas and kitchenettes well stocked and tidy, as well as supporting our chefs throughout the day.

If you need anything on your visit, please do no hesitate to let me know.

Hello, my name is JJ and I am one of the Hosts at Cumberland Grange.

I joined the team at Cumberland back in 2022 and then spent a small amount of time at one of our sister homes, before returning back to my wonderful Cumberland Grange family at the beginning of 2024.

I love my job and love to keep our residents happy, delivering them excellent service. If I can help during your visit, please let me know!

Hi, my name is Sydney and I am a night Care Assistant here at Cumberland Grange. I have been working here since January 2024 but have over 4 years worth of experience in care. I love my job and taking care of our residents.

I really enjoy working at Cumberland Grange. Looking after our residents brings me great satisfaction and I take great pride in my work. 

Hello, I’m Brenda and I am one of the Care Assistants here at Cumberland Grange.

I have worked in the Care industry for many years now and would not want to be anywhere else. Being able to support, encourage and look after our residents is so rewarding. They all have such incredible stories to tell and memories to share which makes my job so fulfilling. 

To be in a job you love you’ll never have to work a day in your life. I have experience of working with dementia patients and the elderly of 10 years. I love that I can make a difference to someone’s day no matter how big or small it may be. 

Hi there, my name is Holly and I am a Care Assistant at Cumberland Grange and love to spend time with my residents, making sure they are well cared for and happy.

Hi, my name is Donna and I have worked in care for over 20 years.

I take great pride in making our residents feel safe and happy. Working in the care industry is so rewarding and I love what I do.

Hello, my name is Bryony and I have recently joined the wonderful team at Cumberland Grange. As a creative individual with a degree in Graphic Communication and Illustration, I'm always looking for innovative ways to express myself. Passionate about food and travel, I love to cook international cuisines and have experience in a variety of hospitality roles. When I'm not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you can find me playing guitar, piano, or singing with a jazz band at weddings and gigs. I'm excited to collaborate with Gosia to design and deliver fulfilling and creative activities that cater to the diverse interests of our residents.

I'm committed to making our beautiful home a vibrant and engaging space where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired. I look forward to getting to know each of you and exploring the many ways we can come together to create meaningful experiences.
 

Hi, I'm Chris, Chef at Cumberland Grange.

I’ve over 25-year experience in the hospitality sector and have worked in a variety of establishments - from boats to bistros.

Working at Cumberland Grange is a real change in direction for me and that’s what I really enjoy about being here, as there is a lot of daily interaction with our residents and they make us all feel so greatly appreciated. I enjoy getting to know all of our residents and their individual dietary needs so that I can produce a personalised dining experience for each of them.

Prior to starting work in the hospitality sector, I completed a degree in Fine Art, something which I still enjoy practicing today and outside of work I have a vibrant mixed media art practice.

Hi I'm Ange and I'm a member of the kitchen team.

I'm here to assist Head Chef Chris and his team in ensuring that our residents have a fantastic dining experience filled with great seasonal variety and choice. Part of my daily role is to bake home made cakes and treats for our residents which is my real passion and I really put all of my creativity, heart and soul into this - when you love doing something its such a pleasure!

I hope that you will enjoy some of my baking next time you visit our home - please do come and try our daily offerings on display in our lovely ground floor cafe.

Hi, my name is Chris and I am one of the Housekeepers at Cumberland Grange.

I joined Cumberland Grange at the beginning of 2024 and thoroughly enjoy my job. The residents are just great. I love hearing all of their memories and sharing stories with them. I also feel lucky to work with a great team, including my wife Brenda who is a Care Assistant.

Hello, my name is Elaine and I am one of the Housekeepers at Cumberland Grange.

Before joining Cumberland in 2023, I worked at our sister home Raleigh Manor. I take great pride in my work, keeping our home clean for our residents. The best part about the job is getting to know our residents well, having great chats with them every day. I’m always happy to help.