The Martlets

I have worked with Shaw Healthcare since 2005. I started my career as a carer and have been lucky enough to be developed into the Service Manager role I hold today. I have worked in many Shaw Healthcare homes across the region and have over 15 years of experience in the care field. I absolutely love my job!

We have an amazing team at The Martlets and we are very proud of our ‘Martlets Family’ culture. The Martlets provides a warm homely environment, with a caring, kind-hearted, compassionate skilled team of staff.

No two days are the same in care, but every day is rewarding in its own way. Seeing smiles on faces, hearing laughter through our home and being able to support people when they need it most is what makes it a pleasure to go to work, each and every day.

My name is Hayley I have worked for Shaw health care since 2007. My first role with Shaw was as a kitchen assistant when I was 17. My next role was as a care assistant when I turned 18.

At 25 I became a team leader and embraced the responsibility and oversaw that my staff promoted the best quality person-centred care for our residents the way we all wish our own loved ones would receive.

At 31 I was given the opportunity to progress further within the company and I now am privileged to be “The Martlets Deputy Manager.” We have a beautiful home here at The Martlets and are lucky to be situated right near the beach.

I am very proud to work at The Martlets we have a fantastic team and there is a wonderful energy about the home. Every day is a joy at The Martlets.

I have worked at The Martlets since Feb 2019, starting as a Bank Support Worker. I enjoyed it so much that I chose to join full time and then worked up into the Team Leader role in June 2021.
I find the team and residents alike to be fantastic. There is always laughter to be heard and my team and management are always really supportive.
In June 2022 I was nominated for a Shaw Star award in the Wellness, Happiness and Kindness Category and attended the Regional Awards Ceremony.
With Shaw being an employee owned company we as staff have more influence over change and also receive some nice bonuses, which is great!

Hi, my name is Tina. I have worked at The Martlets since 2016. I started as a Support Worker and have now progressed into a Team Leader role. I enjoy being both a Support Worker and a Team Leader and I always feel supported by my colleague and management team. I enjoy coming into work and I feel like I make a difference to our residents lives by supporting their needs daily, which is very rewarding.

I have worked at The Martlets for almost 7 years. I enjoy my job with the best team, management and residents. I love caring for vulnerable people and it makes me smile seeing our residents happy.

I love working at The Martlets because of the residents. They are fantastic, I love being able to support them and we do have a brilliant team.

My name is Emma Thomson I am 32 years old and have worked at The Martlets since 04-May-2011. I was initially recruited twelve years ago for a domestic role and have just received my long service award in June 2022. I now work as an Administrator for The Martlets and love my role and especially the people I get to work with. We have a tremendous team every person in every department deserves recognition for their daily efforts. The Martlets is a happy and safe workplace to be a part of. I am very proud to work here and enjoy every day.

I am Steve, I have come from a predominantly retail background, from flipping burgers to stacking shelves to running my own stores.

After some deliberation and my staff saying that I would be good in care, in May 2016 I took the plunge into the world of care. Filled with trepidation, I started as a care worker at The Martlets and found it to be the most satisfying and rewarding job I have taken on. My favourite part was the ability to put a smile on our resident's faces and empower them to be as independent as possible.

2 years on and I was given the opportunity to become a Team Leader, which includes ensuring the timely administration of medication and liaising with medical professionals, to help promote the health and well-being of our residents.

2022 Presented an opportunity to work in Administration at the front of the house. This has enabled me to learn about the “back end” of care. Finances, Rota Management, Orders, admissions/discharges and most importantly taking relative calls and enquiries, liaising with all the teams of The Martlets to resolve these calls.
I am grateful to the current Martlets management for helping me progress within the home and would urge those thinking of working in care to take “The Plunge” just as I did!

I joined the Royal Navy as a chef at 16 years old, I served in the Navy for 11 years. Upon leaving I worked on the railways for 11 years which I eventually gave up due to becoming a full-time career for my late wife which I did for 30 years. Upon my wife’s passing I needed a new challenge and started at The Martlets on the 2nd of May 2023 as the maintenance in The Martlets Care Home.

I started at The Martlets in 2012 as a bank support worker following on from being made redundant as an apprentice hairdresser. From the moment I walked into the building I knew that care was the job for me and within days I applied to become a full-time career.

I loved my role, providing high-quality care to our residents and daily activities. In 2016 I took the plunge to apply for the team leader role that became available within The Martlets.

Becoming a team leader at 23 was a huge achievement for me, I had not long returned from maternity leave and was extremely proud of my achievements within the company.

In 2020 I was given the amazing opportunity of becoming The Martlets Deputy Manager, being part of The Martlets family since 2012 has developed my career in many ways, the knowledge and experience Shaw has given me is incredible. Watching The Martlets grow is an amazing opportunity and I am forever grateful for The Martlets.