Barchester Dovedale Court Care Home

Hi, my name is George, and I am the General Manager here at Dovedale.

I have worked in the care sector for many years, and started my career as a cleaner. Over the years, I have completed numerous training courses and have had varied roles, constantly striving for an excellent standard of care for the residents I support.

I am passionate about ensuring that the residents here at Dovedale Court receive the highest standard of care whilst providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere in their home away from home. I am also one of the home's LGBT champions, and offer sign post advice for those seeking it.

I have been a registered nurse for over 15 years. I started my career in Zambia before moving to the UK, where I previously worked as an ICU nurse.

After moving to the UK, I have worked in care homes where I have gained valuable knowledge and experience, especially for those who live with dementia. I enjoy making a difference to those we care for, bringing a smile to our residents' faces.

Sue has worked as Dovedale Home Administrator since 2011. Sue has worked under a couple of managers, but now works under Diane Langford. Sue ensures that all the financial departments of the home are running correctly, while sorting through residents' files and the appointment of Staff.

I have worked in the industry for an extensive period of time. I have gained a raft of knowledge throughout my years working in care and have undertaken a number of jobs and positions.

I joined Barchester in 2023 and really enjoy being part of the team. Ensuring the team and I push for the best for our residents at all times.

I have been qualified as a nurse for coming up to 10 years, starting my career in the NHS.

I first started supporting Dovedale a number of years ago and made the decision to join the team permanently in 2022. I enjoy my job and work collaboratively with the team to provide the best care we possibly can for our residents.

I started my career many years ago with an apprenticeship in plumbing and gas fitting, spending a number of years that followed as a gas engineer before undertaking 18 years with the NHS.

I completed a conversion to be an electrical engineer, which I did for 8 years. I joined Barchester in 2022 and have enjoyed my position, affectionately known as the Grandad of Dovedale. I enjoy interacting with our residents and staff and have taken up the role of Speak Up Champion in the home.

My name is Maryanne Howard, and I am the Head Chef here at Dovedale Court. I joined the team in 2024. I was born and bred in Preston and chose to join the care industry as I wanted to do a job that would be both rewarding and meaningful, knowing I have made a difference to a resident's day.

This can be from having a chat to making their childhood favourite pudding that makes them smile, and can make a difference to them, which gives me a sense of accomplishment. Outside of work, I enjoy rowing through the summer months and a good board game marathon during the winter.

I have worked in care since I was 18, which I started in Cumbria, where I was born.

I moved to Preston in 2021 when I was given the opportunity to join the team at Dovedale Court. I thoroughly enjoy working as part of the team here at Dovedale. We are one big family.

At Dovedale, the Tesseyman Suite is complete with a number of Trained Nurses and Trained Support workers, who all Complete Mandatory Training in relation to the job they will be doing.

THe Memory Lane Community at Dovedale court has Senior Carers and Carers who work 24/7 for the residents on the Community, all fully trained to the high standards that Barchester Healthcare Expect

I joined Barchester in 2023 as a care assistant and, since joining, I have been given the opportunity to become a Senior Care Assistant in the home.

I have had previous experience in the care industry after working in home care for a period of time. I enjoy my role and try every day to put a smile on our residents' faces.