Cottingley Hall Care Home

I’m a Registered Home Manager and have worked in care since 2016. I previously worked as a Clinical Deputy Manager, which gave me a strong foundation in leadership, compliance, and delivering high-quality care. With a clinical background as a nurse, I’ve naturally progressed within the care home sector, building experience across resident care, safeguarding, and medication management. This journey has shaped my passion for leading teams to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

What I enjoy most about working in care is the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives every day. Supporting residents to live with dignity and comfort is incredibly rewarding, and I value the strong relationships built with residents, families, and colleagues.

Outside of work, I’m very family-oriented and have two young daughters, which has strengthened my empathy and patience. I enjoy spending time outdoors, focusing on well-being, and continuing my personal and professional development.

I’m a Senior Care Assistant and have worked in care for 32 years, joining Bupa in 2017. I’ve held several roles within the home, including housekeeping and activities, and completed my Level 3 apprenticeship with Bupa.

I enjoy mentoring staff and supporting residents with their daily needs while promoting high standards of care. I live locally with my husband and children, and in my spare time I enjoy socialising, playing snooker and darts, and spending time with family and friends.

I’m a Registered Nurse at Cottingley Hall and joined in June 2025. Before this, I worked as a Senior Care Assistant in a Bupa care home in West Sussex.

I enjoy communicating with residents and delivering high-quality care. I live in Keighley with my husband and three children.

I’ve worked in care for 33 years. Earlier in my career, I supported new team members as a Senior Care Assistant, helping them settle into their roles. I originally worked with children before moving into care, where I found my passion for supporting others.

What I love most about my role is helping residents feel happy and cared for. Outside of work, I enjoy walking and spending time with my family - I have eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. I also live just 10 minutes away from home, which makes me very much part of the local community.

I’ve worked at Cottingley Hall for three years, spending two years as a Care Assistant after starting as a hostess. I was introduced to the role through a family friend and quickly developed a strong interest in working in care.

I really enjoy talking to residents, hearing their life stories, and supporting them day to day - especially seeing them smile.

Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym and living a healthy lifestyle. I was born in Poland and moved to the UK when I was four.

I’ve worked in care for six years and spent a year working as a hostess, alongside supporting in a chef role.

Before moving into care, I worked in a school and then as a stay-at-home mum, which inspired me to become a caregiver. I find working in care very rewarding.

I live locally and enjoy hiking and camping in my spare time. I also have four children whom I love spending time with.

I’m the Head of Activities at Cottingley Hall and have been in this role for three years, with seven years at Bupa in total. I’ve also worked as a Care Assistant, Housekeeper, and Kitchen Assistant/Hostess.

Before moving into care, I worked with children. I love hearing residents’ stories and helping to fulfil their wishes. I live locally and enjoy reading in my spare time.

I’m the Chef Manager at Cottingley Hall and have been in this role for over two years. Before joining Bupa, I worked as a Catering Manager for Bradford Council schools for 10 years.

I enjoy creating enjoyable meals for both residents and staff. I’m a mum to three grown-up sons and love gardening, cooking, decorating, reading, and spending time with my three cats.

I’m the Second Chef at Cottingley Hall and have been here for a year. I’m a self-taught chef with a particular passion for baking. I love seeing residents enjoy the meals I prepare.

At home, I have three children, one of whom is at university, and I recently got married. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board games, walking the dog, and playing snooker.

I’ve worked at Cottingley Hall for 14 years and currently support the home as a Maintenance Operative. During my time here, I’ve also worked as a Care Assistant and in housekeeping, as well as supporting different departments.

I enjoy helping people and solving problems, and I get a real sense of satisfaction from supporting both residents and staff.

I live locally and like to unwind by watching films in my spare time.

I’ve been with Bupa for 13 years and have worked as a Laundry Supervisor for the past five years. Before this, I’ve held a variety of roles including Care Assistant, Kitchen Assistant and Activities Assistant.

My journey started on nights, where I also achieved my NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. I enjoy making sure residents feel safe, comfortable and happy.

I live in Keighley and enjoy going to the gym.