Barchester Station Court Care Home

Hi, I'm Sarah the General Manager at Station Court, I am proud to run this home with a great team alongside me.

Before starting in this position I was a general manager and peripatetic manager supporting care services in south Tyneside and Nottinghamshire, and have worked in care for over 20 years. I have worked and managed a range of services from learning disabilities, mental health, residential, nursing and dementia and challenging behaviour services

I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Hello, I’m Andrea, and I am proud to be the Deputy Manager here at Station Court.

I have worked in the care sector since 2005 and have had the privilege of supporting individuals with a wide range of needs during that time.

I began my career with Barchester in 2020 as a care practitioner.

My passion has always been to ensure that every individual receives person-centred care delivered with dignity, compassion and respect, which is what drew me to work with Barchester, as this aligns with their values also. In my role as Deputy Manager, I support the day-to-day running of the home and work closely with our dedicated team.

Whether I am developing support plans, working alongside families or mentoring team members, I always aim to make a meaningful difference.

I am grateful to be part of such a caring and dedicated team and look forward to continuing to support our residents and their families.

Hi, my name is Kerry and I am the home administrator here at Station Court.
I have 19 years previous experience in senior management, administration and head office roles.
My job is to ensure our homes runs smoothly from invoicing to recruitment and assisting family members, visitors and residents however I can.

I love meeting people from all walks of life and no two days are ever the same! I look forward to welcoming you into our home in the near future.

Hi my name is Phil and I am the Head of Maintenance at Station Court. I began my career in factory work before receiving my NVQ level 3 in management and finding my passion in maintenance work, I have many years experience of in maintenance in care homes and look forward to my new venture at Station Court with a great team alongside me.

I am responsible for maintaining the home and ensuring it is a safe place to live and to ensure we are providing our residents with the best premium experience. I love all aspects of my role but decorating is a passion of mine.

Hello my name is Wendy and I am head housekeeper at Station Court care home.

I enjoy all aspects of meeting new people and have previously worked in retail working as a section leader and duty manager at department stores before joining the team at Station Court. My role is to ensure residents at Station Court have a safe, comfortable and clean environment to live in. The most important thing to me is the residents' wellbeing at Station Court.

Hi, my name is Dave and I am the Head Chef at Station Court Care Home.

I have worked in the hospitality sector for 30 years, completing my qualifications to be a chef in 1994 I have a wealth of experience as a head chef in both restaurants and care homes and look forward to being part of the team at Station Court.

I am passionate about food, especially creating show-stopping cakes and taking pride in producing the very best for our residents. My team cater for residents' individual dietary needs and ensures that our home-cooked menus with freshly prepared seasonal produce offer choice, nutrition and quality.

Hi, my name is Carly and I am the home's Activities Coordinator.

I am passionate about enhancing our resident's daily lives and delivering a person-centred life enrichment activity programme is very important to me to ensure that our residents continue to lead fulfilling lives doing things that they want to and enjoy. Our programme is varied from excursions out on the minibus ensuring our residents are connected to their local community, hosting events here in the home, virtual events and themed days – no day is the same!

Hello, my name is Paul, and I have been the Activities Assistant at Station Court Care Home since August 2024.

I am passionate about promoting health, well-being and independence through meaningful activities.

I began my career in the fitness industry in 2019 and use this experience, my level 3 personal training and level 2 chair exercise qualifications to support the residents I care for to stay active, maintain and improve their physical abilities at a level that suits them. I believe staying active at any level plays an important role in both physical and emotional well-being.

I’m proud to be part of a team that places residents at the heart of everything we do, and I’m always looking for new ways to encourage movement, independence and enjoyment each day.

Hello, my name is Liam McCrostie, and I am the team leader at Station Court Care Home.

I take pride in supporting both our residents and the care team to ensure high standards of care are delivered at all times. I work closely with the management and senior team to implement care plans, support colleagues, and promote a positive, respectful environment within the home. I am also a dementia champion, and I am passionate about enriching the lives of residents I care for living with dementia in our memory lane community and supporting their family members. The most rewarding part of my role is truly making a difference to the people I care for and support.

Hello, my name is Catherine. I am a senior carer at Station Court Care home.

I have a vast experience and have worked for over 20 years in healthcare roles. I began my career as a housekeeping assistant, then moved on to a care assistant role and gained my qualifications to become a senior carer, a position I have held for 15 years.

I am very passionate about delivering person centered care and really getting to know the people I support and care for at Station Court care home.

Hello, my name is Joe. I am a senior carer at Station Court. Prior to joining the Barchester team, I worked in the healthcare sector for 8 years as a care assistant and relief senior carer. I gained my NVQ level 3 then began my career with station court as a senior carer.

It is important to me that the residents come first, and I am passionate about delivering quality, person-centred care and support.

Hello, my name is Brian, and I am a senior carer at Station Court Care Home.

I began my career in healthcare in 2020. I joined the team at Station Court in 2024 and have since gained my NVQ level 3 and promotion to my current role.

I am passionate about providing high-quality person-centred care that supports each resident’s dignity, independence and wellbeing. In my role as a senior carer, I support residents with their daily needs and implement support plans while also guiding and supporting our care team to ensure consistent, compassionate care is delivered at all times.

I take great pride in being someone both residents and colleagues can rely on.

The most rewarding part of my role is building strong relationships with residents and their families to ensure I provide the very best care with my team.

Hello my name is Judith and I am a night shift senior carer at Station Court.
I have 28 years prior experience in healthcare roles and I am currently working towards gaining my NVQ level 3 and I have recently enrolled in my leadership qualification with Barchester Healthcare.

The most important thing to me in my role is making a positive difference to the people I care for and I am passionate about providing the best person centred care and ensuring my team do the same.

Hello, my name is Joy, and I am a night shift senior carer at Station Court.
I have 3 years’ previous experience in other healthcare roles. I have recently gained my NVQ level 3 award and I love to study and learn new things regarding my role.

I am passionate about ensuring the residents I care for feel fulfilled and content and I love to bring them joy.

Hello, my name is Deka and I am a night shift senior carer at Station Court Care Home. I hold a diploma level 3 in health and social care qualification.
I am passionate about making a positive difference to the residents I care for throughout the night and I love brightening up their mornings, putting smiles on their faces really means the world to me.

Hi, my name is Cristal and I am a nightshift senior carer at Station Court Care. I have 11 years prior experience in healthcare roles and hold my NVQ level 3 in health and social care.
I am passionate about ensuring the residents I care for receive the highest standards of care and my favorite part of my role is truly making a difference to the lives of those I care for and helping them to start their day in a positive way.