Orcadia Day Care and Residential Home

Lauren has 34 years of experience in care and has previously cared for older people as well as adults with learning disabilities. She has a selection of qualifications including a HNC in Management and is a Registered General Nurse and her level 5 Leadership and Management course.

Lauren loves her job and feels very lucky to work in such a warm friendly environment with good people.

Lovely Leanne began her journey at Orcadia during a work-based placement from college. She was a natural with the Service users and was offered a position as soon as she completed her courses (levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care). Everyone thinks highly of Leanne because of her kind and thoughtful nature. She has excellent communication skills and always treats everyone with dignity and respect. Leanne loves animals and her family.

She got married in 2021 and invited all the service users and staff to her reception. She enjoys crafts and cooking with the Service Users and likes to contribute to the planning of activities.

Leanne has completed her level 5 qualification in Management.

Julie is a highly experienced support worker. She began working for Alders Homecare in 1991 and has continued working in care ever since. Julie has many skills and has worked with various client groups. Julie is married with four boys. She loves animals and the outdoors. Kind, caring, compassionate, competent and funny.

Beth is a kind and caring young lady who began coming to Orcadia when she was studying Health and Social Care at Marple College. She quickly became popular with the Service Users and staff. Beth was offered a full-time place with the team.

Beth then went on to secure a job in Cyprus caring for people in their own homes. Beth has experience working with elderly people as well as people with learning difficulties. She is also experienced in delivering palliative care. At all times Beth treats others with dignity and respect.

She has levels 2 and 3 in health and social care and is presently studying for her level 4 Leadership qualification. Beth is a girl who always puts the needs of others before herself. Extremely kind and compassionate.

Vanessa has been friends with Orcadia for over 20 years and has an excellent rapport with the Service Users. She is caring and compassionate with an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of learning disabilities. Vanessa has many skills and is a very good communicator. Vanessa has her levels 2 and 3 in care.

Roger has many years experience working in the care sector and has been at Orcadia for over ten years. He clearly loves his job and demonstrates this by always doing a lot more than is expected of him. Roger has a calm and gentle manner and always treats the Service User' with dignity and respect. He has a great sense of fun and enjoys joking with people to create a positive relaxed atmosphere.
Before Roger joined the caring profession he has his own business and is used to problem-solving and assessing risks. He has an NVQ level 2 and 3 plus many other courses including Mental Health Awareness, Dementia, Administration of Medicines and Diabetes.
Roger is a highly valued part of the team.

An excellent knowledge of working with people with learning disabilities as well as previous skills and qualifications in childcare. Very organised and always keen to help. Nothing is too much trouble and always wears a smile. Kathryn is studying for her level 3 in adult social care. Katherine is very hard-working and extremely organised. A valued member of the team.

Highly skilled, organised with many years of experience in care. Andrea is a lady who loves to be busy. AS well as supporting adults with learning disabilities Andrea organises activities and trips for young ladies at Brownies and spends time with her family. A valued team member who always goes the extra mile.