Barchester Edingley Lodge Care Home

Hi, my name is Jilu Stephen and I am the General Manager at Edingley Lodge Care Home! I am a nurse by profession and completed my nursing studies in India. I moved to the UK in 2010. Since then, I have worked in the health and social care setting. I started my career in the UK as a health care assistant and I joined the Nursing and Midwifery Council. I have also worked as a registered nurse in a number of nursing and care homes. I have experience in supporting and assisting residents with many complex mental health needs. I am very passionate and honest towards my role.

I joined Barchester in 2019 as a bank nurse and worked as Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead for a year. I am now at Edingley Lodge as General Manager, responsible for running this beautiful home.

Linda is the Admin backbone of Edingley Lodge, She has got several years of experience in working as Admin. She joined Barchester in 2023.

She is responsible for ensuring all contracts are in place for the people we support and all the staff too. She is in charge of invoicing, payroll, purchases and takes great care of our numbers game in the home.

Linda has an open door policy and is most happy to speak with families, residents and staff that need support in the day. Linda is incredibly organised and a real team player and will always help out whenever she can.

Edingley Lodge. My role is all about creating engaging and stimulating activities for our residents, ensuring they have fun, stay active, and feel connected. I'm a people person at heart, and I love getting to know everyone.

Whether organising arts and crafts sessions, days out, or individual time, I aim to provide fulfilling experiences that brighten our residents day.

My name is Sarah and I have worked for Barchester for 4 yrs in reception. You will see me at the home Monday to Friday. I answer the telephone and deal with enquires or any questions you may have, I will welcome you into our friendly home.

Hello, my name is Marta Fitzerman. I was born in Poland and studied in Lublin. I have worked in the care sector since 2014. I have been studying catering for 4 years and am the Second Chef here at Edingley Lodge.

I enjoy all my work and different ways of cooking, especially when residents enjoy the menus so much that clean plates are returned to the kitchen. This is when job satisfaction and a great sense of accomplishment are felt.

Hi, my name is Chloe and I am the Head of Housekeeping here at Edingley Lodge. I and my team strive to maintain a high standard of cleanliness for residents at all times. Everything is always spic and span. I look forward to saying hello on your next visit.

Garry has worked for the past 30 years plus in a maintenance role, in both private schools and care homes. Garry has always enjoyed the challenge of fixing things from a young age and loves nothing more than making something out of nothing!

‘I particularly love working in the care sector, as I love to chat with the residents and build up relationships with them all. Nothing makes me happier than when I have been able to fix something for them and am able to leave them with a smile on their face, especially when they deem something un-fixable!’

Hello, my name is Karen, I work as a hostess at Edingley Lodge. I started working with Barchester in May 2012. I am very familiar with diets and residents’ needs, I support the kitchen in many ways. I am easy going which helps me to welcome residents and their families into our Home and make them feel comfortable, I work with a fantastic Team.

"Hi, My name is Shauna, I have worked in care for six years, I came into care once I finished university, To gain people's experience and I have stayed ever since. It is the greatest privilege in the world to care for our residents and be able to help them. Edingley Lodge is a fantastic place to work and makes caring all the more enjoyable."

Hi, my name is Esther Isaac,

I joined Barchester in 2017 as a night care assistant. I have worked my way through different roles to then be promoted to deputy manager in 2025 at our beautiful home, Edingley Lodge.

I am currently undertaking a level 5 apprenticeship in leadership and management.

I have a huge passion for delivering person-centred care, supporting families and supporting our residents to feel they have purpose and creating an enjoyable and comfortable living environment for all.

I enjoy working as a team and supporting staff within all roles.

I enjoy meeting new people and creating meaningful relationships.

Edingley Lodge has a fantastic whole-home approach that strives for excellence, and I feel honoured to be a part of the team and look forward to what we can achieve together.

Rajesh brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. His extensive background spans luxury hotels, international kitchens, and independent restaurant ownership, reflecting a deep passion for quality food and service.

Rajesh joined Edingley Lodge in May 2025 and has recently been promoted to Head Chef. In his role, he is dedicated to creating nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to residents’ needs, while also ensuring that every dish is full of flavour and comfort.

Before joining Edingley Lodge, Rajesh successfully owned and operated an Indian restaurant. He also spent 14 years as Head Chef at the Hilton Hotel in Nottingham, where he developed a strong reputation for consistency and high culinary standards.

Earlier in his career, Rajesh worked internationally as an Executive Sous Chef at Le Méridien in India and began his journey with Hyatt Hotels, gaining seven years of experience across India and Saipan, USA.