Meadowcroft

Gail is the Home Manager at Meadowcroft, having recently been promoted from Deputy Manager in July 2025. Gail is a qualified RGN and has worked in oncology and palliative care before moving into care settings. She started at Meadowcroft in 2021 as a nurse before progressing her career to Home Manager.

She enjoys the challenges and diversity of the role, including supporting all the staff to offer individualised care to all the residents.

When she isn’t at work, Gail can either be found running along the Phoenix Trail, cheering on Chinnor Rugby or curled up with a coffee and a book.

Timea joined the Trust in 2016 as a bank carer before leaving to pursue a career in office management. She later returned to take care shifts and eventually became a Bursar when the vacancy became available.

Timea enjoys the variety of the bursar role while still having the chance to interact with residents, which she loves. She is excited to bring her organisational skills, creativity, and energy to her role.

Outside of work, Timea enjoys spending time with her young family, drawing, and exploring her artistic side. She also speaks several languages, which she enjoys using in her daily life.

Scott holds an NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Dementia and a level 2 in Leadership and has worked for The Orders of St John Care Trust since 2011. He got promoted to one of Meadowcroft’s Care Leaders and is now the Dementia Lead.

As the Dementia Care Leader, Scott's role consists of running a household and leading a team, looking after vulnerable people with many different health conditions, and providing person centred care to support the day to day living of individuals. As the Dementia Lead, he works closely with staff, residents and the admiral nurse team to help the team at Meadowcroft provide outstanding dementia care.

Scott has always been interested in a career in care. He enjoys getting to know all about the residents’ lives, their likes and dislikes, what makes a difference to them and what helps to put a smile on their face. This passion and drive was recognised on two different occasions when Scott was awarded ‘Young Carer of the Year’ and ‘Carer of the Year’ at OSJCT’s Oxfordshire Employee Awards.

In Scott’s spare time he enjoys listening to music, playing games, socialising and going walking.

Jobin is the Care Leader at Meadowcroft, joining the Trust in 2009. He started working in the care sector in 2008 and began his career as a Health Care Assistant and has subsequently worked his way up to Care Leader. His role is to ensure the residents here have an active and purposeful life.

Jobin said "Meadowcroft is a sociable and a great part of our local Thame Community as most of the residents are from the nearby area. I love how involved we are. I am so proud to work alongside a great team. We are one big Meadowcroft family."

Outside of his work hours, Jobin spends time with his family and spend lots of his time cultivating vegetables in his allotment and at home. Jobin also loves cooking.

Jobin is happy to be part of Meadowcroft which in his opinion, is the best care home in the area and beyond!

Paul is a chef at Meadowcroft in Thame. He joined the Trust in May 2021, and has worked in care homes for the last 10 years. He gained NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality at Henley College, and has worked in catering all his life.

Paul has a young Labrador – Charlie, that enjoys his walks!

Francesca joined the Trust in 2018 as a carer and has since progressed to become an Activity Coordinator, having also gained experience in housekeeping.

She loves her role and looks forward to spending time with residents, enriching their lives through meaningful and engaging activities. Francesca enjoys incorporating her personal interests, particularly baking and cooking, into activities for residents.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her young family.

Francesca works part-time alongside the full-time Activity Coordinator, Grace.

Grace joined the Trust in 2025 as an Activity Coordinator. Although new to care, she comes from a family with a strong background in the sector and wanted to follow in their footsteps.

She enjoys interacting with residents, making them smile, and creating meaningful experiences that make a difference. She is looking forward to bringing a diverse range of activities to Meadowcroft, including trips to local cafés and attractions around Thame.

Outside of work, she enjoys socialising with friends and taking her dog for walks. Grace works alongside part-time Activity Coordinator, Fran.