St Winifred's Nursing Home

My name is John Field-Lee, and I am the Registered Manager at St Winifred's Nursing Home.

My interest in supporting and caring for others began when I was a youth carer for my father, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in the care sector.

Over the past 18 years, I have gained extensive experience in various roles within the care sector, starting as a care assistant and support worker, progressing to team leader and head of care, and leading to my current position as Registered Manager.

In July 2018, I took on the role of acting manager at St Winifred's Nursing Home and shortly after completed my CQC registration to become the registered manager.

Over the last seven years, my team and I at St Winifred's have embarked on a significant journey of improvement. When I first joined, the home was rated inadequate and faced potential closure. Through our shared vision of "treating everyone with mutual respect, dignity, and care," along with a collective passion and commitment to providing outstanding care, we have continuously worked to improve and develop our services. Witnessing the home's progress from "Inadequate" to "Requires Improvement" and now to "Good" has been incredibly rewarding, and we remain dedicated to achieving an "Outstanding" status.

My name is Jan Sykes, and I am the clinical lead nurse at St Winifred's Nursing Home. I rejoined the team in this role in July 2018, as part of the new management structure.

I have a long history with St Winifred's, having previously worked here for over 20 years as a staff nurse and later as a deputy manager. I have always felt a strong connection to the home and am incredibly proud to be part of the positive changes we have implemented.

My journey in nursing began in 1980 when I qualified as a registered nurse in Hillingdon, Uxbridge. While my first staff nurse position was on a paediatric ward, my passion has always been caring for the elderly. Following a couple of years living in West Germany where I became a mother, I returned to the UK and gained further experience at Lewisham Hospital and a children's hospital in Catford, South East London.

Since relocating to West Yorkshire, I found my way back to St Winifred's and haven't looked back. I am particularly passionate about working with elderly residents and those requiring end-of-life and palliative care.

My name is Debbie Butcher, and I have been a part of the St. Winifred's team since 1996. Before joining St. Winifred's, I worked in factories, where I managed three production lines.

When I first started at St. Winifred's, I embraced a new and exciting role as a care assistant. Over the years, I progressed to a senior carer position, a new role within the home. As a senior carer, in addition to providing care, I was responsible for the training and development of other care assistants.

After a year as a senior carer, I was offered another new role as the Head Senior. In this capacity, I continued to support the care floor and also trained and supported other senior carers in their roles.

In 2012, I transitioned to a new and exciting position as a receptionist at the home. Over the years, this role evolved into a full administrator position.

I had originally planned to retire in 2024, but after careful consideration, I found myself unable to step away from my work and the home I had grown to love. As a result, I returned to St. Winifred's at the beginning of 2025 as a part-time administrator.

I truly enjoy working at St. Winifred's; it has always proven to be a very diverse and fulfilling place.

My name is Monica Dunnett, and I am a support worker and administrator at St Winifred's Nursing Home.

After graduating from university in 2018 with a psychology degree and a strong desire to help others, I was drawn to the care sector. I joined St Winifred's in 2021 and it has been a wonderful journey of continuous learning and growth.

I began my time here as a support worker and recently had the opportunity to join the administration team at the start of this year.

St Winifred's feels like a family, and I am proud to be part of a team that shares a commitment to treating everyone with respect, dignity, and compassion.

My name is Katrina Mason, and I am the Kitchen Manager at St Winifred's Nursing Home, where I have been for 37 years. My journey here began as a part-time cook, progressing to full-time and eventually to my current role.

I have a strong foundation in catering, having studied at Huddersfield College. My studies covered a broad spectrum of experiences in restaurants and bars, and I consistently achieved credits and distinctions.

Following college, I gained valuable experience at Huddersfield Royal Hospital, where I was responsible for preparing hundreds of meals daily for patients.

After my time at the hospital, I moved to Yorkshire Water, initially as an Assistant Manager and then as the Manager of the staff restaurant. In this role, I catered for up to 200 employees and managed a team of 12 staff members.

Subsequently, I spent three years on a youth training scheme, earning a City & Guilds secondary education teaching certificate. I utilized this qualification to teach teenagers job-based skills to aid their transition into employment. During this period, I also worked as a waitress for weddings, banquets, and various events.

In my present position at St Winifred's, I lead a small team dedicated to providing nutritious, home-cooked, and balanced meals to our elderly residents. We cater to a variety of specific dietary requirements, including allergen-friendly and diabetic options.

I take great pride in the fact that we consistently provide fresh, homemade meals and desserts to our residents while maintaining a 5-star food hygiene rating week after week.

My name is Lynn Young, and I am a Team Leader at St Winifred's Nursing Home.

Caring for others has been a significant part of my life, particularly through supporting my brother, who has Down's Syndrome. Growing up, I also volunteered my time assisting individuals with learning difficulties in their daily living and independence activities.

During a challenging period when my three children were young, my husband became seriously ill. I underwent training in safe manual handling, specialist PEG feeding, and the safe administration of controlled drugs to provide him with the support and care he needed until his peaceful passing.

I have dedicated over fifteen years to St Winifred's, taking on various roles, starting as a Care Assistant and progressing to Senior Care Assistant before becoming a Team Leader and Manual Handling Coordinator.

Currently, I leverage my experience and knowledge to deliver care and contribute to the development of new support workers entering the care profession.

My name is Sarah, and I am a Team Leader at St. Winifred’s Nursing Home. My role involves leading our team to provide quality care to residents, supporting the management team, and ensuring we adhere to all guidelines and regulations.

I have over 25 years of experience in the care sector, ranging from support worker to registered manager. I deeply enjoy working with the elderly; it's incredibly satisfying to know at the end of each day that they are happy and well-cared for. I am proud to be part of the fantastic team at St. Winifred's, where we operate as a large family dedicated to caring for those who have placed their trust in us.