Alex Wood House

Hello, my name is Bernie, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Alex Wood House.

Caring for elderly people has always been close to my heart from an early age. My mum worked in domiciliary care, and when I joined Alex Wood House as a Care Assistant at 18 years old, I knew this was my calling in life. Throughout the years at the home, I have obtained my NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management - and am currently studying for my Level 5 Diploma too.

After nearly 20 years at the home, I have progressed from Senior Care Assistant to Lead Practitioner and now Deputy Manager. In my role, I fully appreciate my responsibility to all our residents, their families, and our wider community.

I am extremely proud to help lead such an amazing team and to continually strive for the highest standards, ensuring that our residents receive outstanding, person-centred care every single day. Memory Care is a particular passion of mine, and I am dedicated to enabling those living with dementia at Alex Wood House to continue living fulfilled lives, especially through our tailored Lifestyles Programme.

There is very much a family feel at Alex Wood House, which is often commented on. As a smaller home, this is something many residents and families truly appreciate. Please do come and see us — it would be wonderful to meet you, and I will do my best to support you in any way I can.

Hi, my name is Lance, and I began my career in care over 20 years ago - starting as a Care Assistant at just 19 years old. I went on to work as a Healthcare Assistant on the Stroke Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, before moving into administration as an Office Manager in a supported living facility.

As Administration Manager at Alex Wood, I am here to answer any contractual and financial questions that you may have. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with our residents and getting to know their families and community friends who visit our home, too!

Dorota started at Alex Wood House in August 2008 as a day care assistant. Since then she has been promoted to Team Leader at the home and has a level 2 and 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Dorota is particularly passionate about Dementia Care and is the Dementia Champion at Alex Wood House. She supports our residents, not only from a team leader perspective but enjoys supporting them with activities as well, sometimes leading them herself.

India started work at Alex Wood House in 2023 as a day care assistant, and in October 2024 she was promoted to Team Leader. She is currently enrolled on her level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care.

India is passionate about delivering high standards of care and ensuring residents are treated with dignity and compassion.

Liz Frost recently joined Alex Wood House in Cambridge as a Care Team Leader, bringing with her a wealth of experience, a passion for people, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of residents.

Since starting in September as Night Team Leader, Liz has quickly made her mark at the Arbury-based care home. With over seven years of experience in the care sector, Liz has worked across a wide range of roles, including frontline care, care coordination, training, management, and recruitment and retention. Her background in domiciliary care has provided her with strong, transferable skills that are proving invaluable in the residential care setting at Alex Wood House.

Hello, my name is Joseph, and I am the Head of Maintenance here at Alex Wood House.

Nothing truly makes me happier than caring for our residents and helping make our home inviting, comfortable and safe for their guests and my colleagues. Helping residents personalise their rooms is something that I really do enjoy.

I am committed to maintaining our home to the highest of standards in everything that we do, and look forward to meeting you when you visit Alex Wood House too!

If you’ve visited Alex Wood House care home in Cambridge recently, chances are you’ve been greeted with a warm smile by Jan Siano. As the new administrative assistant, he is one of the first faces you’ll see upon arrival, making visitors feel welcome and at home.

His journey as a member of the team at Alex Wood House began when he was just 16. Originally starting as a weekend housekeeper for extra pocket money, Jan quickly fell in love with the care home’s strong sense of community and authentic care. Encouraged by his father, who had been deputy manager at both Alex Wood House and its sister home, Langdon House, Jan discovered a deep passion for working in the care sector

Nikki joined Alex Wood House in September 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience in hospitality and event planning, including regular events at The Old School House. For the past three years, she has also run a weekly art group in her village, working with older ladies and exploring creative activities, an experience that inspired her to pursue a role that combines her passion for helping others, creativity, and social connection.

Nikki thrives on building meaningful relationships with residents and especially enjoys taking them out on trips, where she sees their personalities truly shine in new environments. She loves the variety each day brings and finds great fulfilment in knowing that her presence brings joy and enrichment to residents’ lives.