Gorseway lodge is a beautiful, nursing and residential home, located walking distance from the beach.
It is finished and furnished to a high standard offering a homely yet first class spacious environment with plentiful landscaped gardens and a lake with a water feature and Koi carp.
The experienced team are passionate about providing quality care and specialist 24hr nursing that is an ideal alternative for those who no longer wish or are unable to manage at home.
Staff empower residents to regain independence, choice and freedom in their lives in a safe and comfortable setting.
The Memory-Lane Community specialises in innovative dementia care to enable every resident to thrive in an environment designed to stimulate and enrich their lives whilst giving families peace of mind and security.
Gorseway Lodge's secure memory lane garden features colourful scented flowers , tactile vegetation and a vegetable plot is a feast for all of the senses.
Please don't hesitate to contact them for further information or to arrange a viewing, they're always happy to give tours of the Lodge and grounds at short notice.
Group: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Person in charge: Rebecca Jarvis (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Hampshire County Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home with nursing – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 88 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Specialist Care Categories: Alzheimer's • Cancer Care • Colitis & Crohn's Disease • Epilepsy • Hearing Impairment • Motor Neurone Disease • Multiple Sclerosis • Muscular Dystrophy • Neuropathic • Parkinson's Disease • Speech Impairment • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus • Stroke • Visual Impairment
Admission Information: Ages 55+.
Single Rooms: 68
Shared Rooms: 10
Rooms with ensuite WC: 50
Facilities & Services: Palliative Care • Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Separate Dementia Care Unit • Own GP if required • Own Furniture if required • Pets by arrangement • Smoking not permitted • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Lift • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Residents Kitchenette • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Barchester Gorseway Lodge: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Bed Vacancies
posted 24 Aug 2017
We currently have limited availability. Please contact us to discuss your needs further, we would love to welcome you for a visit.
Barchester Gorseway Lodge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.259)
The Review Score of 9.3 (maximum of 10) for Barchester Gorseway Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 23 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Barchester Gorseway Lodge in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
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a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.577 for Barchester Gorseway Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (79 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 274 Ratings = 4.577
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
The 4.682 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Gorseway Lodge is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 17.6 positive Reviews (88 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 12 Reviews ÷ 17.6 Target = 0.682
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jane D (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 14 June 2017. Relates to May 2017.
Since my father has been released from the hospital he has improved tremendously whilst in Gorseway Lodge's care. The staff are kind and compassionate and are working with dad to implement the physio's exercise plan to improve his mobility. We lost his wife recently too and the staff followed our lead keeping quiet about mums death until dad was ready and then supporting him through the following days.
They far exceeded our expectations by laying on a mini bus to take us all to the funeral allowing a small wake in their lounge and even giving dad condolences flowers. We are delighted with their service and feel the staff care for him, as we would do. Superb..
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Barbara W (Resident) on Tuesday 23 May 2017. Relates to May 2017.
This is my first experience of a care/nursing home and I am pleasantly surprised. My room has all home comforts - TV with Freeview, en-suite, armchair etc. A very nice view out onto gardens.
I am a 'fussy' eater but all my likes and dislikes were catered for, while all the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are several activities, podiatrist and hairdresser available and there are two communal lounges.
All very pleasant.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by T C (Resident) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to January 2017.
The staff are all very good to me. Nothing is any bother. Food is always hot. They wash my clothes as well.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sarah T (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 26 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
My dad moved to Gorseway after nearly 3 months in the hospital. He has settled there really well and the staff are efficient, welcoming and lovely. The manager and team have been great at all the paperwork side but the stars are the team leaders.
Amazingly hard working and problem-solving geniuses.
The food is appetising and nutritious and my dad has his appetite back.
His clothes get washed daily and he is clean too. His wishes are respected and he seems happy here.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Colleen B (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 25 April 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My dad is really happy here. He settled in quickly, likes the open spaces and different seating areas. Dad loves to wander and talk to everyone. I love the fact he is safe as well.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Ian B (Son of Resident) on Wednesday 19 April 2017. Relates to April 2017.
I can't recommend Gorseway highly enough. My mother has been on the Dementia ward for 5 months now, and all the staff have been consistently friendly, helpful and patient with her. There is always a choice of 2 meals and puddings every mealtime and the meals look very good.
The rooms are spacious, clean and bright, with ensuite bathrooms.
It is such a relief to know that she is in good hands and I don't need to worry on her behalf.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by R H (Resident) on Monday 20 March 2017. Relates to March 2017.
I was very well looked after. Thank you.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Satisfactory
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Satisfactory
Rooms: Satisfactory
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by R B (Resident) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Lovely surroundings and nice views. Good, friendly and helpful staff. Food is very nice. Comfortable lounges and dining room. I enjoy the activities during the day and mixing with other residents.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by J A (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 14 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Nice location - helpful and friendly staff. Good choice of food - lots of events and activities. Nice comfortable lounges and dining area. 24-hour medical staff.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by S F (Friend of Resident) on Monday 13 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Since the new manager has been working at Gorseway in the last few months you certainly see a marked improvement in the running of the home. The atmosphere feels much better amongst the staff, but it would be good to see more permanent staff, than using agency workers. When you arrive in reception you are always welcomed by the lovely receptionist. My friend always looks clean, comfortable and well looked after. Her meals are always hot and fed to her with care and attention. Iw ould be happy to recommend Gorseway Care. Also, the nurses are always happy to discuss any queries you may have. Also, they contact me at home if they think necessary.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Good
Rebecca Jarvis, General Manager at Barchester Gorseway Lodge responded to this review on 13 Mar 2017:
Thank you for your lovely review. I would like to reassure you we have recently been recruiting for good quality staff and currently, we have new Care staff who are going through their induction process in readiness to start with us in the coming weeks.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Daniel D (Husband of Resident) on Tuesday 17 January 2017. Relates to October 2016.
I am very happy with the home everyone is so caring and lovely.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vera (Resident) on Thursday 10 November 2016. Relates to October 2016.
Good food, kind carers, warm. There is a hairdresser. Polite. There is a tv in my room.Very good care day and night. I have had a nice rest but I am looking forward to going home.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Susan C (Niece of Resident) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Staff are very professional, approachable and kind. Overall very satisfied with the care.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Good
Food & Drink: Good
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Good
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by JC (Great-Niece of Resident) on Thursday 28 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My Aunt always appears to be relaxed in her room. The room is clean and tidy. My Aunt always appears clean and well cared for and reports to me that the staff are all nice. I have always been able to speak to the staff easily and have found them to be very friendly and appear to know my Aunt and understand her very well. My Aunt does not eat much but this is her own choice.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rita D (Wife of Resident) on Tuesday 19 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
My husband went to Gorseway 8 years ago and I have to say the care and attention he is getting has improved immensely since Barchester care took over the Gorseway. The staff are all very good. The leisure and entertainment department and the young lady in care also very good. Of course there are times when I have to mention something is not as it should be, but it is always put right and the problem is solved. So I am very happy to have my husband being cared for at Gorseway Hayling Island.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Vanessa J (Daughter of Resident) on Tuesday 19 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
The full time staff are very helpful and caring, however when agency staff are used, they are not aware of the history of the particular resident, and not as caring, can be abrupt. There also appears to be not a very good handover from agency staff and when staff return from leave. Also when the staff have a strong foreign accent, the older age people this can cause a problem with communication.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Likely
Overall Standard: Satisfactory
Facilities: Satisfactory
Care / Support: Good
Cleanliness: Satisfactory
Treated with Dignity: Good
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Staff: Good
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Satisfactory
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Rebecca Jarvis, General Manager at Barchester Gorseway Lodge responded to this review on 19 Jul 2016:
As a new manager in post, I am currently on a recruitment drive to ensure that we at Gorseway Lodge have a buoyant and steady staff team. Please note that due to the stringent checks that care staff are subject to - interview to employment can take a little time. I am sorry that you feel that an agency member of staff was abrupt. In the future please inform me immediately and they will be asked to answer for their rudeness. This is also fed back to the agency.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by B T (Friend of Resident) on Tuesday 19 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
Good care home. Less staff changes would be better. Always a pleasure to visit.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Good
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kristie F (Granddaughter of Resident) on Friday 15 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
My grandmother received wonderful care at the Lodge by the lovely staff at Gorseway. It made a difficult time for her family easier, to see her treated so respectfully and with such dignity. I would recommend the Lodge to anyone looking for a loving and caring home.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Good
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sheila C (Daughter of Resident) on Friday 15 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
I would like to start by thanking all the wonderful staff at the Lodge who looked after my mother during the last week of her life. Not only was she treated with kindness, dignity, care and respect, we her family were also shown the same consideration. Nothing was ever too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend the Lodge to anyone looking for nursing care for a relative. All the staff gave care which went far beyond their duty. Thank you.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Lynn B (Daughter of Resident) on Thursday 14 July 2016. Relates to July 2016.
The staff at Gorseway Lodge are amazing people, we could not have asked for better care for our Mother. She was treated with kindness, respect and dignity by everyone - the nursing staff, carers, domestic staff and the managers. Our family were made to feel welcome at all times and they were as concerned for our welfare as hers. We felt that our mum was the only person they had to think about. I can't recommend them highly enough.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Extremely Likely
Overall Standard: Excellent
Facilities: Excellent
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Excellent
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Excellent
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Excellent
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Anne F (Resident) on Thursday 7 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
I attend activities in the lodge on a regular basis. Excellent activities. The staff are very caring and considerate and treat us with dignity. They are constantly checking on us to make sure we are comfortable and have every thing we need. Always pleasant and patient too.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Good
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Excellent
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Good
Rooms: Satisfactory
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Pamela R (Resident) on Thursday 7 July 2016. Relates to June 2016.
I live in one of the individual living independent flats in Gorseway. I use the facilities and enjoy the lunches. The entertainments are varied and very enjoyable and the arranger of these is kind and she is loved by all well respected for her care.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Satisfactory
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Satisfactory
Management: Good
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Good
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Eric B (Resident) on Thursday 7 July 2016. Relates to May 2016.
I have a very pleasant, comfortable room, and am very well looked after by excellent staff.
The recent (last two years) management upheaval causes me a level of uncertainty and worry. The meals are repetitious and the preparation can be unimaginative. If the management could be stabilised and the cuisine improved, this could be the ideal care home.
How likely would you be to recommend Barchester Gorseway Lodge? Likely
Overall Standard: Good
Facilities: Good
Care / Support: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Treated with Dignity: Excellent
Food & Drink: Poor
Staff: Excellent
Activities: Satisfactory
Management: Satisfactory
Safety / Security: Excellent
Rooms: Excellent
Value for Money: Satisfactory
Rebecca Jarvis, General Manager at Barchester Gorseway Lodge responded to this review on 14 Jul 2016:
Thank you for your review. As the new manager in post I am able to bring stability to the home and a consistency that you have not felt in the last 2 years. In terms of the cuisine here I thank you for your feedback and can now start to focus on improving and adding variety to the menu, consultation with the people who live here will be key to this process.
April 2017
February 2016
Job Title: Operations Manager
Description:
Welcome to Gorseway Care Community, my name is Margaret, and I am an Operations Manager acting as General Manager here at the home.
I am a Registered Nurse by profession, and also hold a BA (Hons) in Healthcare Management, and a Masters Degree in Community Health Nursing.
I have worked in a management role within the Health and Social Care sector for several years, and I am very passionate about ensuring that our residents receive a high standard of care.
Job Title: Clinical Deputy
Description:
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Job Title: Home Administrator
Description:
I manage the Administration Team and its functions including Accounts, Personnel, Payroll and all administration for Gorseway Care. I joined Gorseway in 2000 and have over 20 years experience working within Administration and have an NVQ 2 in Customer Care and I’m also qualified to AAT in accounting. I give support to residents/relatives and social workers with any financial enquiries, I have a good relationship with all staff and I’m renowned for my dry sense of humour and integrity.
Outside of work I like to socialize with friends, but most of all I enjoy spending time with the two men in my life one being my husband and the other my four legged friend Patch who is a Jack Russell whose personality isn’t too different to mine, mad and will keep you on your toes.
Job Title: Activities Organiser
Description:
I’ve worked for Gorseway since early 2014. I have worked in the care sector for a number of years where I gained my NVQ2 and 3 in health and social care, I also went to night school where I studied to be a counsellor. I keep chickens for their eggs and very much enjoy cooking, I love theme parks for the fast rides, basically the faster they go the better!
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Description:
I joined Gorseway in early May 2014 as Maintenance Manager. I find this a very diverse and rewarding role. In my spare time I enjoy spending time on the water cruising around Chichester Harbour and surrounding waters in our small yacht with my wife and hurtling around with my youngest son in his International 14 sailing dinghy.
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Description:
Prior to working for Gorseway I spent 17 years as a full time member of quality control and audits for Marks and Spencer. This involved travelling around the U.K to various locations.
I then started at Gorseway as a member of the housekeeping team before becoming the Head of housekeeping.
I enjoy new challenges and help my team as well as helping other departments. The housekeeping team and I are responsible for the cleanliness of the home as well as the laundry. My team are dedicated, happy and enthusiastic. They take great pride in delivering a high standard so you can enjoy a restful time at Gorseway care. I am great socialiser and enjoy time with both friends and family.
Job Title: Scheme Support Officer
Description:
Following a career in trauma and intensive care nursing in Oxford, I moved to Hayling Island and joined the team at Gorseway 5 years ago. My role involves offering support and advice to the residents of the 75 Independent Living apartments on the site reporting or dealing with maintenance issues, liaising with healthcare professionals or calling the number at weekly bingo session. In my free time I volunteer as the fund-raising chair for the local lifeboat station and also enjoy gardening and anything connected with the Titanic and the 1970s.
Job Title: Head Chef
Description:
I’ve worked for Barchester for 18 months and enjoyed my time here at Gorseway.
I have over 15 years of experience working in kitchens, hotels, care homes, restaurants and bistros.
I also enjoy working with my kitchen team. We all want to give a good service to our residents and their families.
I work closely with Scott, my 2nd chef to create a balanced menu meeting the needs and requests of all of our residents. We also change the menus on a regular basis to reflect the seasons.
Outside of work I enjoy socialising with friends and family I have two children, Finley and Ivy and they keep me very busy on my days off.
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