The Old Vicarage Care Home

What I enjoy the most about my job is meeting new people who come to live with us and their families. It's all about making sure they feel part of our community, having a natter, and really listening to what they want and need. I make sure everyone gets a say in how things are run here, keep everyone in the loop about any changes, and always have a kettle on for visitors. Read less

``I decided to work at The Old Vicarage as I live locally and the hours fitted with my children at the time, and that was in 2007. I don’t have a particular favourite time of day. I like it when the morning is over, knowing residents have been attended to and had their needs met.`` Read less

I love our welcoming home environment and beautiful grounds, and I’m passionate about making every day a positive one for our residents. I take pride in listening to residents’ needs, supporting them to access the right care, and providing compassionate end-of-life care. I also enjoy building strong relationships with families and am passionate about my role as the home’s Mental Health First Aider. With experience in the NHS and qualifications in health and social care, management, dementia care and training Read less

I feel I make a real difference in residents’ lives while also supporting my care team. I always aim to be kind, caring, compassionate and fun to be around. Having worked here for many years, it means a lot to receive compliments from residents and their families about the care we provide. Read less

I enjoy keeping The Old Vicarage clean, comfortable and welcoming for our residents, families and visitors. As Head Housekeeper, I take great pride in working closely with my team and building a positive working relationship with everyone. I particularly enjoy helping residents personalise their rooms so they feel truly at home, as well as making sure their laundry is fresh and their rooms are comfortable and inviting. I have completed in-house training including Health & Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling. Read less

I love being part of such a great team at The Old Vicarage and enjoy creating a varied menu for our residents. Getting to know new residents and hearing their suggestions for favourite meals is one of my favourite parts of the role, as it helps us make sure everyone feels at home. I really enjoy listening to residents’ ideas and creating meals they love, as well as catering for special occasions such as our famous garden parties and Christmas celebrations. I hold a Level 3 qualification in Catering and Professional Cookery. Read less

I’m happy to be part of the kitchen team at The Old Vicarage, a friendly home with a great atmosphere. I enjoy helping to make sure our residents receive tasty, nutritious meals and that everyone feels well cared for. I especially love making celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries extra special with delicious cakes and treats. I’ve also completed in-house training, including Food Safety training. Read less

I’m proud to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage, where the management team are very friendly and supportive. I feel comfortable sharing any concerns about residents’ care needs, as well as the positive moments and achievements we see throughout the day. I’m passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and making sure every resident feels supported and valued. I also love working in such a calm and peaceful environment, surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature. I have completed in-house training and mandatory skills training. Read less

I love seeing our residents enjoying themselves, whether they’re singing, dancing or simply having a good chat and a bit of banter. One of my favourite parts of my role is spending one-to-one time with residents, getting to know them and chatting together like old friends. I also enjoy organising special events, from our summer garden party and Christmas celebrations to visits from entertainers. It’s wonderful to see residents having fun and hearing such lovely feedback from their families. I’ve completed in-house training, as well as NAPA and Oomph training. Read less

I love spending my days looking after the gardens at The Old Vicarage and enjoy chatting with residents and involving them in our plans for the grounds. I take pride in creating beautiful, accessible spaces that everyone can enjoy, including new pathways to make the gardens easier for wheelchair users to access. I also love helping residents make the garden feel like their own, from planting special flowers to keeping an eye on our wonderful pond and its Koi and goldfish. I hold an RHS Level 2 Gardening qualification. Read less

I’m delighted to be part of the team at The Old Vicarage. I previously worked here through an agency, so I already knew what a wonderful home it was, and when the opportunity to join the team full-time came up, I was very happy to take it. I feel at home here and enjoy coming to work each day. I always do my very best to support our residents and meet their individual needs, and I’m proud to provide care that makes a difference. I trained as a nurse in my home country and have also completed the European Union course for care provision. Read less