Meet the Mortain Place Care Home Team

Hi, my name is Harriet I am the deputy manager here at Mortain Place. I have been here since October 2022 and I have spent my working life mainly in care, working my way up and completing my level 5 in management and leadership with a distinction because I realised care is where I belong!

My father was diagnosed with dementia back in 2009 and since this I have had a strong desire to learn and develop my dementia knowledge. Dementia has always intrigued me and I am proud to say I have a diploma in “living with dementia” , Sadly my dad passed in 2019 but I continue to do him proud working in my role.

If I’m not at work you will find me either at home watching a good film or walking my 3 beautiful dogs along Pevensey Bay beach! I enjoy sea glass hunting and am slowly building my collection. 

I have owned horses in the past and these are a real love of mine, I do not currently own any of my own but I like to spend time with my friends and their horses when I can.

I look forward to meeting you at Mortain.

Hello, my name is Kim and I have worked at Mortain Place since 2021. 

I really love the atmosphere here at Mortain Place care home. I enjoy helping the residents and making their day better. I am also the Speak up champion for Staff and a Dementia champion.
In my spare time I like long walks along the beach, and spending time with my family.

Hello My name is Jacquie and I am a Community lead at Mortain Place .

I joined Mortain Place in 2021 as a carer and have been here for two years. My background is in business however I cared for my husband who had Multiple Sclerosis for 10 years and who sadly passed away three years ago.

Not wanting to return to the business world, I found myself wanting to use all the skills I had amassed along with my transferable skills from my previous career in business and start a new career as a carer. I fell in love with care immediately and have gone from strength to strength in this amazing home.

We have the most fantastic residents and amazing carers and lots of encouragement, support and amazing training from the management team both from Mortain Place and Barchester. Commitment and hard work is rewarded at Barchester and if you strive to be the best you can everyday, to both your team and most importantly the residents then you can have the most rewarding and fulfilling career

My Name is Stacey, I have worked for Mortain Place since August 2019 and I am a Community Lead. I have worked in care for twelve years. I am trained in dementia and have my MVQ levels and I am extremely committed to giving my all to the residents.

Hello, I'm Jenna and I am the Home Services Advisor at Mortain Place.

I am looking forward to meeting new people and show off what Mortain Place has to offer. I will be there for you from the start of your enquiry, all the way through to admission. I also get the chance to represent Mortain Place in the local community, building and maintaining relationships with other businesses, schools and more.

Having been through a similar process for a family member myself, I understand that moving into care can be an emotional and overwhelming time, but I will always try my best to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Please feel free to get in touch, whether it be regarding support for a loved one, or from a community engagement perspective, I would love to hear from you.

Hi, I’m Saffron and I am the new Administration Manager at Mortain Place.

I love being organised and helping others which really drew me to this role. I have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, and many years experience working within administration and care. I am keen to get to know our residents and their families, and am looking forward to welcoming new residents and helping them with their journey. 

I have recently got a new puppy, a dachshund called Winston. He keeps me very busy outside of work and I love taking him for nice walks in the country with my Partner. 

I was working in the print trade when a friend of mine became very unwell and I had to find a nursing home for her. Due to the dedication of the staff, my friend had another 18 months and I was able to take her out after being house bound for many years.

I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I went back to school and redone my GCSE,s and then went onto do my level 3 diploma and am always enhancing my skills and knowledge. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer on Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experience’s of our residents.

Hi, my name is Mia, and I am the Head Chef here at Mortain Place. I ensure each resident enjoys tasty and nutritious food, I regularly talk to our residents to ensure the menu meets their tastes and requirements. 

My name is Tony Davies and I am the Head of Maintenance. I lived in Canada for 20 years where I refinished antiques. When I returned to the UK I starting working in managing maintenance in hotels and care homes. Although Mortain is fairly new there is always maintenance standards to uphold. My interest are gym and my family.

Hi, my name is Ingrida, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Mortain Place. I manage the housekeeping operations and am committed to providing the highest levels of comfort and hospitality to guests, which leads to achieving maximum guest satisfaction and organisational profitability.

Hello, I'm Lauren and I have worked at Mortain Place since 2022.

I started as a care assistant, and I am now an administration assistant. My role includes welcoming people into the home, recruitment and general administrative duties. The thing I love most about my job is bringing my care background and knowledge into my new role and making peoples journey as easy as possible. 

Outside of work, I love going on days out with my husband and children.

My name is Hazel Vernall, I am an administration assistant. I have been with Mortain Place for the last year however have worked as a live in carer for 10 years. I am a perfectionist and am very methodical so my role in the administration department has given me the best of both worlds. 

Hi my name is Ali and I have worked at Mortain Place for two years now. I started as a carer upstairs on memory lane, and I am now a Senior carer on Launceston Grove. 

I have completed many different training modules, but most recently 'prevention of falls' which makes me a 'Fall Fighter' within the home, I am passionate about this, and promote it within the work place.

In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time with my Grandchildren. 

Hey, I'm Ben and I am a senior carer here at Mortain Place.

I have over 7 years experience in the care industry, and have my level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care. 

The thing I love most about my job is enriching the lives of our residents in each and every way possible. Being a carer is not just about the care, it is everything else that goes with it. I love getting to know our residents and their families inside out and adding to their care plans to ensure the best possible care.

In my spare time I enjoy going to concerts with friends. 

I am Jessica and new to Mortain Place, I have worked in care homes for many years. I provide hospitality services to residents and their guests. Serving meals, snacks and beverages at their request in the location of their choice. I also maintain the dining rooms in a state of readiness for residents and their guests to use at their leisure.

Hello, I am Kelly one of the hostesses, I really love working with all the residents and making sure that they are happy and enjoy their time at Mortain place, I also really enjoy greeting families, friends and visitors into the home and making their first impressions a great one.

Hello, I am Clare. I have worked at Mortain Place for 3 years and I love it here. 

I love making a difference to the residents lives on memory lane. 

I am Speak up champion and Wellbeing champion.

Hello, I am Jane and I have worked at Mortain Place for two years. I work mainly on memory lane and the thing I love most about my job is making our residents lives easier and taking extra special care of them.

In my spare time, I enjoy retail therapy and trying new cuisines.

Hi I'm Tom. I joined Mortain Place over ayear ago as a care assistant, and really enjoy my job.

I love getting to know the residents and delivering person centred care. 

I really enjoy working at Mortain Place and keeping the home spotless. I get to meet and chat to all the residents, which is a joy for me. I make sure that the laundry is kept up to date and that the standards are always kept high. 

Hi, my name is Faye and I am a care assistant Mortain place. 

I have many years of experience working in care and really enjoy working at Mortain Place. My favourite part of the job is taking care of all residents, and learning their life stories. 

Hi, I'm Rebecca and I am an activities assistant at Mortain Place.

I have worked in similar roles in the past, and thoroughly enjoy spreading joy and positivity throughout the home. My favourite activities with the residents are swimming, exercises, word games and really getting to know them.

Im my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, going for long walks and motivating others.

Hi, my name is Dawn and I am a housekeeper here at Mortain Place. 

I have worked at Mortain Place for more than two years now, and I really love the friendly environment of the home. My day is always busy, and each day is different which makes it a great place to be.

The thing I love most about my job is looking after the residents and making sure they are comfortable.