The Beeches

I joined The Beeches Care Home and started as a Carer Assistant. It was here that the Manager and Provider asked me if I would like to complete an NVQ Level 3 and begin a Senior Carer role. I completed my NVQ Level 3 in May 2015 and carried out the Senior Carer role until 2016. In 2018, I was afforded the opportunity to become a Head of Care, a role that assists the Manager in the governance of the home. I then went off for maternity leave in August 2018, and after giving birth to my daughter, I was able to bring her to work to introduce her to all of the residents as I feel the residents are my extended family.

In March 2022, Kirkland's Care Ltd became the new provider of the home. Since they have become the providers they have put so much effort, time and training into the home, and have given so much support to all the staff, ensuring they feel confident in any task they undertake. They have been the best company I have worked for regarding training and career progression, they are approachable and friendly, and they can see the potential in you. They have recently enrolled me to complete my Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and offered me the position of Home Manager.

Choosing care as my career is the best decision I have made and I look forward to ensuring a person-centred approach to all the staff and residents. Now I am looking forward to achieving my goal of delivering an outstanding service to The Beeches Care Home…my home from home.

To pay it forward, I would love to support and inspire anyone who chooses a career in care as it’s been an extremely rewarding achievement in my life, and the best thing I ever did. Read less

I started my career in care as a Health Care Assistant and have progressed and worked my way up through the Health and Social Care Industry, working across many services such as mental health, learning disability, children's services and dementia nursing, reaching the position of Area Manager.

In 2021, I joined Kirklands Care as their Operations Manager, overseeing all of their care homes. Kirklands Care is a family-run business that shares my own beliefs about care and that the residents' care is of utmost priority, and this, for me, comes first. My love of spending time with the residents shines through my work, hearing their stories and having the ability to make a difference in their lives. Every resident I care for is treated how I would expect my family member to be cared for, which for me is with love, dignity and respect. My role allows me to work with families to take the pressure off whilst allowing them to feel their loved one is in a suitable environment, is safe and cared for. Read less