Deepdene Care Centre

Awais has recently transferred from Furze Hill Lodge and brings a great deal of experience in the care sector to the team at Deepdene.

He began his career as a carer around 10 years ago, and progressed to become a Home Manager, which he says has given him a strong understanding of person-centred care and the importance of supporting everyone in the home, whether they are residents, families or staff.

He is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home, and staff feel valued as part of the team.

Born in Manchester and raised in London, Awais now lives in Surrey with his family. He spends time away from work with his two children, who keep him both busy and, he says, "fill his time with joy".

Mirela has worked in Deepdene for the past 11 years, starting as a Trainee Nurse and progressing her career to Unit Manager, Clinical Lead and now Deputy Home Manager.
She says that working at Deepdene has been a rewarding experience for her, offering daily opportunities to learn and grow, especially from the people that live with us. She is genuinely proud to work alongside the rest of the Deepdene team.

Sharon has spent her career working in customer service and hospitality roles within the NHS and the private care sector.
She joined the team at Deepdene in 2021, and she is passionate about creating a welcoming environment in the home. Sharon enjoys working closely with the care and lifestyle teams to ensuire that everyone who lives with us feels comfortable, valued and celebrated in every way.
Outside of work, Sharon has a keen interest in arts and crafts, which she says helps her bring an artistic flair to the home and helping create vibrant, engaging spaces for the residents.

Ali has been part of the Deepdene team sicne 2022 after working at a primary school for 15 years.
She is our 'front of house', welcoming new residents, relatives and visitors.
She says the best part of her role is that every day is different, making the home an interesting and fun place to work.
Outside of work, Ali enjoys going to the cinema, theatre, reading a good book and playing badminton.

Maria is the fantastic Business Administrator at Deepdene and has been part of the team for almost 5 years.
She says the role has been both fulfilling and transformative, allowing her to contribute meaningfully to the organisation whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She feels the role empowers her to excel professionally, offering the best service possible to the people who live with us and their families.
Maria says it is a privilege to work with such an outstanding team.

Eric has been in the care sector for 3 years and uses his skills and passion for Dementia care as our Dementia Ambassador at Deepdene.
In his role, his focus is to be a role model for the team, collaborate closely with the dementia community, and lead training sessions to share information about dementia. He says it brings hims so much joy to make a positive difference in people's lives.
When he is not at work, Eric enjoys listening to music, getting lost in a good book and taking long walks.

Stephanie joined the team at Deepdene this year after a big career change, having previously spent 10 years in Customer Service.
She says she loves bring a people-first approach to everything she does. Stephanie enjoys building genuine relationships with the residetns, and sharing moments of mutual understanding, laughter and trust. Always first in line for a fancy dress costume and encouraging the people that live with us to explore their interests and discover new ones.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys a good book, musical theatre and spending time in nature.

Mandy has been at Deepdene for 4 years, starting as a Hairdresser, which is her passion, and then progressed to Lifestyle Co-ordinator,
She brings her skills to the Pamper Club, which she says is the highlight of her week, where she feels she can make sure everyone has moments where they feel special and loved. Mandy also loves bringing out her creative side at regular Arts and Crafts sessions.

Chinnu is one of the Lifestyle Co-ordinators at Deepdene, and has a background in teaching. She is passionate about supporting the resident's wellbeing and creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment.
She really enjoys getting to know the people that live with us, building positive relationships and helping them feel comfortable and engaged in every day life.
Her favourite activities include sing-along sessions, arts and crafts, and games, as they bring lots of smiles and participation from the residents.

Platon is our Head Chef at Deepdene and he says he absolutely loves his job.
His passion is cooking delicious meals for the residents, and is always looking for ways to improve the menu, alongside his team, so they can offer the best service possible.
When he is not in the kitchen, Platon enjoys relaxing with music, enjoying a fishing adventure or cheering on his favourite football team.

Liviu joined the team at Deepdene in early 2025, and has been honing his culinary skills for 20 years. He says he cannot imagine doing any other job as he loves creating tasty meals for people to enjoy.
Outside of work, Liviu enjoys watching a good movie, jamming out to some music, working out or taking a long stroll around town.

Czaba is part of our fantastic catering team, and is dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for the people that live with us.
He is passionate about finding new ways to improve the catering services at Deepdene and contribute to the family feel.
When not in work, Czaba finds that his time spent hiking in nature helps recharge and give a fresh perspective to his work.

Richard has been the Maintenance Operative at Deepdene for 20 years and has enjoyed every moment of it.
His favourite part of the job is the change to interact with the amazing people living at Deepdene each day. He says that helping create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone makes his role feel rewarding and valued.
When not at work, Richard enjoys watching films, listening to music and exploring new places within the UK and further afield.