Meet the Southerndown Care Home Team

Hi, I am Subra and I am the Deputy Manager here at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the home in July 2021 as a Pre-registered Nurse, before qualifying as a General Registered Nurse.  It has been a privilege to grow and progress within Barchester and I was delighted when in 2023 I was promoted to Deputy Manager.

I love my job, the Residents and the staff team - we are one big family.  I am passionate about delivering quality care and operating an inclusive and empowering culture within the home. 

Please come along to the home, get involved in our activities and events and be part of our home community.

I joined Barchester back in 2011 and have gradually worked myself up to now be Head of Unit at Southerndown Care Home. I have a Master's Degree in Nursing, along with over 25 years experience. My passion is provide an outstanding service for the people we look after, and ensure I treat everyone the way I would want to be treated. In my spare time I enjoy reading and gardening.

Hi, I'm Lovella, I'm a Senior Nurse here at Southerndown. 

I have worked at Southerndown since 2019 and as a Senior Nurse my role is to ensure the highest quality of clinical support for our residents, but ensuring I can come to work and put smiles on the residents faces and make a difference to their lives is the most rewarding part of what I do.

In my spare time I like to learn new languages as I believe it fosters personal growth, whilst understanding more cultures and opens doors for me to travel and embark on visiting different parts of the world.

Hi, I'm Sridhar and I am proud to be a Nurse at Southerndown Care Home.

I bring many years care and nursing experience to my role and I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for each and every resident.  Understanding their personal needs and wants is extremely important, we want to make sure our Residents feel empowered and are part of their care journey.

Whether a resident needs full nursing care or simply a bit of extra support, me and my team are on hand to ensure that everyone who lives here can continue to enjoy life. 

Here at Southerndown I am responsible for all the administration within the home, for residents, staff and families.

Relatives often pop in to see me and I enjoy listening to them learning more about the residents- which helps me develop a more special understanding of them personally.

It's never quiet here and there is always something happening and joining in with the fun is key to making the day go well for everyone.

I have worked at Southerndown since 2013. I enjoy providing various activities for our residents with the team, such as gardening groups, trips out in the mini bus around the Cotswolds, quiz days and entertainment performances. Amongst the many things we enjoy doing, part of my role within the home is to ensure all residents are provided the purpose in life to fulfil day to day stimulation, whether that be together, or creating individual activity to those that prefer. 

Hello there, my name is Mangesh and I am the Head Chef at Southerndown.

I am passionate about cooking and I love my role here at Southerndown.  I joined the team in 2024 and one of the best parts of my job is meeting our Residents and finding out what their likes and dislikes are - I truly enjoy preparing home-cooked favourites and it's very rewarding to see everyone enjoy chatting over a delicious meal and a glass of wine.

I love to work with the nursing and care teams to ensure that the food is not only tasty but also nutritious.

Hi, my name is Sasha and I am the Head Housekeeper at Southerndown Care Home.

I started my journey at Southerndown as a Senior Carer, which I thoroughly enjoyed and was the foundation for me here.  Over the years though I have supported different roles across all departments including, activities and hospitality.  I love the Whole Home Approach here at Southerndown - everyone chips in. 

I joined our wonderful Housekeeping Team in 2024 and I take immense pride in maintaining the home that exudes warmth, comfort and cleanliness.  I approach every task with dedication and care and I enjoy transforming a room into a serene sanctuary for our wonderful Residents.

Housekeeping is not just a job for me, but a fulfilling passion that brings both satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and grandchildren and traveling the world with my Husband.

I joined the team at Southerndown in 2024. I really enjoy welcoming the friends and family of our residents to the home and love spending time with our incredible residents and being on hand to help.

In my spare time i enjoy spending quality time with my family and taking our young springer spaniel around the beautiful countryside we have in Oxfordshire.

Hello, my name is Charity and I am one of the Care Assistants here at Southerndown Care Home. 

I joined the home in 2022 and 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.  I like to help people and when I see them happy it brings me joy.

Outside of work, I have four children who keep me very busy, but an important part of my life is my church community, where I volunteer at food banks, soup kitchens and coffee mornings.  I like to cook African cuisine, but I do love a good roast potato too!

Hello, I'm Adrian and I am a Care Assistant here at Southerndown Care Home. 

I joined the team in 2017 as a Night Care Assistant and I feel completely fulfilled by my job every day.  I enjoy caring for our Residents and making sure they are settled and rested at night time.  I remember my parents and grandparents and I only wish they would have had the same care, attention and support our Residents receive at Southerndown.  I am very proud of my work, the home and my colleagues.

I am originally from Romania, where in my younger years I played 1st league football, however those days are sadly behind me, but I am now a keen football follower and support Liverpool football club.

Hi, I'm Cathy one of the Activity Co-ordinators at Southerndown Care Home.

I have been with the team since 2023 and when people ask me what I enjoy about my job and the answer is easy... 'the people'. Its the small things that make the difference every day, seeing people smile and seeing someone respond positively to interaction. We offer a great life enrichment programme at Southerndown and every day is different but enjoyable. 

In my spare time I like to spend time in the garden, I enjoy sewing but mostly love spending time with my grandchildren

Hello there, I'm Andrei and I am the Second Chef and part of the hospitality team at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the team as a General Assistant in 2017 before transferring to the care team as a Care Assistant for 3 years, following which I supported the home with maintenance for a short period before joining the kitchen team, where I believe I've found my place.  The home and management here have been super supportive and we all work together to ensure the home runs smoothly, its so important.

My favourite thing about my job is seeing the residents enjoy our food, and the meals we prepare. Seeing empty plates is a reward for me and the kitchen team. 

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my lovely Wife, walking my dog and visiting the theatre and cinema and a spot of cycling when time allows.

Hello, my name is Huda and I am a Maintenance Assistant here at Southerndown. 

I take great pride in my work, keeping the home safe for our residents. The best part about the job is getting to know Residents well, having great chats with them and hearing all about their life history.

I’m always happy to help.

Hi my name is Tracey and I've been part of the housekeeping team here at Southerndown since 2022. 

I enjoy working as part of a team to make sure the home is kept fresh, clean and tidy and I support Residents to remain as independent as possible.

By far the best part of my job is the Residents, they all bring their own individual stories and experiences and they are always keen to share these with me when I am cleaning their room.