Barchester Southerndown Care Home

Hello, my name is Eva, and I am the Operations Manager here at Southerndown Care Home. Welcome to our website!

I joined Barchester in June 2025 but bring over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare sector. I started my career as a Registered General Nurse in 2000, when I moved to England from my home country of Spain, and have run many homes as a Registered General Manager, leading successful teams and creating thriving communities for residents, staff, families and the wider public.

I believe that outstanding care starts with amazing people, and I am passionate about creating a supportive and vibrant community where both staff and residents feel safe, valued and can flourish. I am also an advocate for mental health awareness, wellbeing and encouraging positive psychology. I want our residents to feel that life just begins when they join our care home, where we offer quality care, nutritious food, and enriching activities in beautiful, homely environments.

Outside of work, I focus on staying active, whether this be walking, hiking, dancing or going to the gym. I am a fan of good food, and I am very lucky that my Husband is an amazing cook, so I look forward to coming home to his delicious homemade cuisine.

Hi, I am Subra, I am the Deputy General Manager here at Southerndown Care Home.

I have been working at Southerndown Care Home since July 2021. I have completed a B.Sc. Nursing and gained very good knowledge from my time in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit in India.

I am passionate about my job and I love caring for the elderly. I started my journey in Southerndown as a Pre-registered Nurse before I became a Registered General Nurse. I have been promoted to Deputy General Manager since March 2023. I am happy to take on the new role and support our General Manager in creating an outstanding care home environment.

Currently, I am doing my NVQ-5 (Diploma in Leadership and Management) to further develop my leadership skills.

Hi, I am Letty and I am one of the Heads of the Unit here at Southerndown.

As the Head of the Unit, I am responsible for making sure that our residents receive wonderful first-class care and are also involved in all the decision-making surrounding their care. Our residents deserve to be treated with respect and compassion due to our own elderly relatives.

I love my job and I am always doing my best to ensure every day is a happy day, and that the staff are always smiling, singing and most of all caring!

Hi, I'm Sridhar and I am proud to be a nurse at Southerndown.

My team and I are dedicated to providing the absolute best nursing care possible to each and every resident. Whether a resident needs full nursing care or simply a bit of extra support, all of us are on hand to ensure that everyone who lives here can continue to enjoy life.

I have worked at Southerndown Barchester since 2019.

As a Senior Nurse my role is to ensure clinical support within the home for our residents, but ensuring I can come to work and put smiles on the resident's faces and make a difference to their lives is the most rewarding part of what we do.

In my spare time, I like to learn new languages as I believe it fosters personal growth whilst understanding more cultures and opens doors for me to travel and embark on visiting different parts of the world

Hello there, my name is Mangesh and I am the Head Chef at Southerndown.

I am passionate about cooking and I love my role here at Southerndown. I joined the team in 2024 and one of the best parts of my job is meeting our Residents and finding out what their likes and dislikes are - I truly enjoy preparing home-cooked favourites and it's very rewarding to see everyone enjoy chatting over a delicious meal and a glass of wine.

I love to work with the nursing and care teams to ensure that the food is not only tasty but also nutritious.

Hi, I am Stacey, I have worked at Southerndown since 2013.

I enjoy providing various activities for our residents, such as gardening groups, trips out in the minibus, quiz days and art therapy, among the many things we enjoy doing.

I also hold a monthly Memory café, which all family and friends are welcome to attend.

I look forward to meeting you all.

Hello, I'm Bridget, I am the Home Administrator here at Southerndown. I am responsible for all administration within the home, for residents, staff and families.

Relatives often pop in to see me and I enjoy listening to them, learning more about the residents which helps me develop a more special understanding of them personally.

It's never quiet here and there is always something happening and joining in with the fun is key to making the day go well for everyone.

I have been with the team at Southerndown since 2023

People ask me what I enjoy about my job and the answer is easy... 'the people'. It's the small things that make the difference every day, seeing people smile and seeing someone respond positively to interaction. We offer a great life enrichment programme at Southerndown and every day is different but enjoyable.

In my spare time, I like to spend time in the garden, I enjoy sewing but mostly love spending time with my grandchildren

Hello there, I'm Andrei and I am the Second Chef and part of the hospitality team at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the team as a General Assistant in 2017 before transferring to the care team as a Care Assistant for 3 years, following which I supported the home with maintenance for a short period before joining the kitchen team, where I believe I've found my place. The home and management here have been super supportive and we all work together to ensure the home runs smoothly, it's so important.

My favourite thing about my job is seeing the residents enjoy our food, and the meals we prepare. Seeing empty plates is a reward for me and the kitchen team.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife, walking my dog and visiting the theatre and cinema and a spot of cycling when time allows.

Hello, my name is Charity and I am one of the Care Assistants here at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the home in 2022 and I absolutely adore my job, caring for our Residents. I have many years’ worth of experience in the care industry and could not think of a more rewarding job to do. I like to help people and when I see them happy it brings me joy.

Outside of work, I have four children who keep me very busy, but an important part of my life is my church community, where I volunteer at food banks, soup kitchens and coffee mornings. I like to cook African cuisine, but I do love a good roast potato too!

Hello, my name is Huda and I am a Maintenance Assistant here at Southerndown.

I take great pride in my work, keeping the home safe for our residents. The best part about the job is getting to know Residents well, having great chats with them and hearing all about their life history.

I’m always happy to help.

Hi my name is Tracey and I've been part of the housekeeping team here at Southerndown since 2022. 

I enjoy working as part of a team to make sure the home is kept fresh, clean and tidy and I support Residents to remain as independent as possible.

By far the best part of my job is the Residents, they all bring their own individual stories and experiences and they are always keen to share these with me when I am cleaning their room.

Hi, my name is Sasha and I am the Head Housekeeper at Southerndown Care Home.

I started my journey at Southerndown as a Senior Carer, which I thoroughly enjoyed and was the foundation for me here. Over the years though I have supported different roles across all departments including, activities and hospitality. I love the Whole Home Approach here at Southerndown - everyone chips in.

I joined our wonderful Housekeeping Team in 2024 and I take immense pride in maintaining the home that exudes warmth, comfort and cleanliness. I approach every task with dedication and care and I enjoy transforming a room into a serene sanctuary for our wonderful Residents.

Housekeeping is not just a job for me, but a fulfilling passion that brings both satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

In my spare time, I love spending time with my family and grandchildren and travelling the world with my husband.

Hello, I'm Adrian and I am a Care Assistant here at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the team in 2017 as a Night Care Assistant and I feel completely fulfilled by my job every day. I enjoy caring for our Residents and making sure they are settled and rested at night time. I remember my parents and grandparents and I only wish they would have had the same care, attention and support our Residents receive at Southerndown. I am very proud of my work, the home and my colleagues.

I am originally from Romania, where in my younger years I played 1st league football, however those days are sadly behind me, but I am now a keen football follower and support Liverpool football club.

Hi, I'm Emma, and I am the Administration Assistant here at Southerndown Care Home.

I joined the team in April 2025, and I am one of the first people you will see when you walk into the home – you will always receive a warm and friendly welcome!

I support the front of house team in everyday admin tasks, reception duties, meeting and greeting family members, visitors, and professionals as they enter the building.

Outside of work, I enjoy socialising with my friends, taking part in pub quizzes, and I am a keen gardener.

I enjoy being part of the wonderful staff team at Southerndown and look forward to meeting you all when you visit.

Hi, I'm Kanij and I am an Admin Assistant here at Southerndown Care Home and I joined the team in April 2025. I enjoy working here as we all work as a team, everyone is always ready to help each other, its a homely and cheery place to work.

Professionally, I have completed my MSc in Finance & Accounting from Brunel University London in 2024, following which I completed a placement as a Financial Accounts Assistant. However, I started working part-time as a Care Assistant and I found my love for the care industry.

Apart from my work, I love travelling; I have visited some parts of India, UAE & Europe. I have one daughter who is in secondary school and my lovely Husband is also part of the Southerndown team, having worked here as a Maintenance Assistant since 2023.

Please come and visit us, we are a lovely home, full of fabulous Residents and Staff. You will always receive a warm welcome