Maple Lodge Care Home

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 1998. Previous to that, I worked from the age of 14 as a shop assistant and then as a kitchen/dining room assistant. Alongside working at Maple Lodge, I also worked in a pub for a few years. In my caring career, I have gained NVQs 2 and 3 in care, safe handling of medications, moving and handling, team leadership, and first aider, as well as progressing to become the home's first-ever Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP). I live in Catterick Garrison with my two daughters Chloe and Katie, and our cat Timmy.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is I enjoy spending time with and ensuring my residents are safe, clean, and tidy. I like knowing that I am helping them to enjoy their retirement years in a comfortable and homely environment as much as possible. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2001. I started working as a kitchen and domestic assistant at the age of 16 whilst still in a sixth-form college. When I turned 18, I changed over to be a care assistant, then a senior care assistant. In 2013, I took on the role of home administrator.

In my career, I have gained NVQ2 & NVQ3 in care, NVQ2 & Diploma Level 3 in business administration, NVQ2 in customer service, and certificates in dementia care, health & safety and diabetes care.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, watching TV, going to the cinema, holidays and attending church. I started a degree in forensic psychology in October 2020.

I live in Catterick Garrison and have a dog named Ronnie.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is seeing the residents enjoy their retirement years. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. Prior to this, I joined the army at 16 years old and served for 23 years in the Royal Artillery. Upon leaving the forces, I retrained as a plumber. I worked for B&Q as a bathroom fitter before going self-employed with my own business for 15 years. I then closed my business and joined Maple Lodge, as the flexible part-time working week enabled me to spend quality time with my grandson.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking with my dog, going to the gym and trying to keep fit. I also collect and restore military firearms.

I have been married to my wife, Sue, for 35 years, and we have two daughters and one grandson. We have our parents still in our hometowns, Eaglescliffe and Newcastle Upon Tyne, where I was born.

The thing I enjoy most about working at Maple Lodge is that it's a great team and I have been made to feel very welcome by everyone working here. Every day is different; it can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. Read less

Supporting Highgate Care’s aim of delivering high standards to residents by providing nutritious, varied and well-balanced meals that are safely and hygienically prepared and served.

Responsible for supervising the catering team, along with managing and controlling the catering budget, and submitting food orders to Head Office when required in a timely manner. You will also be in regular contact with outside suppliers when organising and ordering food produce for the home.

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021. Most of my previous work experience is in customer service, although I did care in my very first job and decided I wanted to get back into it, and I am pleased I did. I have learnt so much since starting at Maple Lodge, and the current manager teaches me a lot as well. I have almost finished my Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification and also passed my Maths & English with grades Cs.

I live in Catterick Garrison with my husband, David and have five children, Kyle, Kane, Sophie, Jamie and Kieren. Most of my free time outside of work is spent with my family.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the different responsibilities given to me with my multiple roles. The manager supports me and hopefully trusts me with jobs being given and getting done, and I like the fact that the manager is approachable. The admin helps me in so many different roles and I know that if I have a problem, I can go to them and get advice. I am very happy at Maple Lodge. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2000. Previously to this, I worked at Nueva Ecija College School of Nursing as a clinical instructor from 1992 to 2000. I then relocated to the UK and began working at Maple Lodge. I qualified as a nurse in 1991, graduating in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science and 15 units in a master's degree.

In my spare time, I enjoy bonding with family, watching TV and films, and going out with my family. I live in Scotton with my husband Fred, who used to work as the cook at Maple Lodge. We have three children: Fernan, Renz and Nadine.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that it is close to my home, but it's also like my second home. I believe in ensuring the residents have the best comfort and quality of life possible. I feel it is my duty to make sure that they feel at home and as independent as possible. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2015. I previously worked here around 17 years ago as a domestic assistant and then as a care assistant, but left to have my son. I have my NVQ 2 in care and have taken on the role of Senior Care Assistant since 2022.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, two dogs, and three cats. I also enjoy walking and reading. I live in the local area with my husband who I met in 2013 and married in 2016. I also have a 17-year-old son.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the family atmosphere, and the residents make it worthwhile. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020. Previous to this, I worked in childcare for 29 years.

I have completed all my online mandatory training at the home, and my other qualifications are all in childcare. Since working at Maple Lodge, I have progressed into the Senior Carer role.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking with my husband and dog in the dales, reading and gardening.

I live locally with my husband and have two grown-up children who live close by.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is being able to help people and make their time here as comfortable as possible. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I had no formal care experience in the UK before working at Maple Lodge. Before this, I worked as an Account Executive in an FMCG company for 6 years and also as a carer in a children's & adults' home in my country, Nigeria. I decided to work in care because I want to make a difference in people's lives every day.

I achieved my WAEC certificate (West African Examination Council) in 2007 and went on to complete my BSc Accounting in 2014. I am currently studying for my MSc in Accounting and Finance at Teesside University. I am single and have no children yet, so in my spare time, I enjoy reading, catching up with world news, watching sports (especially football), playing games such as Ludo, listening to music, volunteering, travelling and relaxing.

The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is that when I joined the team in October 2022, it was easy for me to fit in. I like the clean, well-equipped, and welcoming environment. This is thanks to the committed staff and management. The journey has been awesome for me. It was a new experience for me, but I have learnt new ways to impact others and be more compassionate in one's life every day. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2015. I started my working career as a teacher in Ghana for around 3 years before relocating to the UK. I did 5 months of voluntary care work before commencing my employment at Maple Lodge.

The things I like most about working at Maple Lodge are the teamwork, our excellent staff, and most of all our amazing residents. Being a care assistant is a rewarding experience, knowing you can help someone's life improve even in a small way.

Life feels meaningful knowing that I am part of an amazing team of staff working to provide assistance to those who need it. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. I previously worked in a bank, serving in different departments such as cashier, customer service, branch account and credit officer. I chose a career in care for many reasons, including being able to make a difference to people, building relationships, flexibility, job satisfaction, and day-to-day variety in a rewarding and high-demand environment.

My educational background is a BSc in Statistics (ABU Nigeria, 2013), and a Master of Science in Statistics (Unilorin Nigeria, 2018), and I am currently studying for a Master's in Data Science at Teesside University.

I am originally from Nigeria and am happily married with one daughter. We all live together in Middlesbrough.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is the organisation of the home, in particular. The staff at Maple Lodge are loving and professional, and the Administrator and Home Manager are top-notch! Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2023. Previous to working here, I managed a team of customer service representatives, monitored customer feedback, coordinated logistics operations, and analysed data as a customer support and logistics supervisor for 5 years. I also work remotely as a data analyst. As the first child of the family, I started caring for my mom as she battled cancer for 3 years. After she passed, I made a decision to build a career in support work for people who require care. I volunteered as a support worker in a care home where I worked with people with learning impairments, autism, and the elderly.

I achieved a B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, an M.Sc. in Animal Science in 2014, Business Administration Diploma in 2021, Power Platform Developer (Microsoft certified, 2022), and I am currently studying for my M.Sc. in International Management. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching football, travelling, volunteering, listening to music and watching movies.

I am happily married with two lovely kids, a girl and a boy.

The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is that I love the home's commitment to providing high-quality care and support to the residents. I enjoy the sense of community and teamwork that exists here. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2020. I have worked as a ride operator in a theme park previously, but chose to work in a care home for the experience. I have progressed to the role of Cook since I started.

In my spare time, I like to play sports or just hang out with my friends and family.

I live with my parents and four brothers.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that the staff and residents are so nice to everyone. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2007. Before that, I worked as a chef in a restaurant for 15 years. I chose to change over to working in care as I like to serve and give happiness, especially to the elderly, it gives me satisfaction to be with them.

I completed my NVQ2 in domestic, cleaning and laundry in 2018.

In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, travelling to different places, hiking and walking.

I live with my husband, two sons and one daughter. My eldest son, Amrit, is 25 years old and in the army. My daughter Srijana is 20 years old and has just qualified as a nurse and will soon start work at a local hospital. My youngest son, Icha, is 10 years old and will be starting his last year of primary school soon.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is that the place has a very good work environment. My colleagues are helpful and understanding. My opinions are valued and given a prompt response. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2022. I used to work in home care for about a year. Prior to that, I worked with children in nurseries and got my level 2 in childcare. I chose to work in care as I really enjoy it and I find it extremely rewarding, not one day is the same, every day is different and brings new challenges. I recently changed over the the domestic department as this suited my family life with a young child.

I always feel I go home having made a difference in the residents' day. I have no qualifications within care yet, but I'm aiming to do my care qualifications soon to better myself and to ensure I'm giving the best possible care to our residents and being the best I can possibly be.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. We go walking around North Yorkshire, as it's such a beautiful place. My husband and I challenged ourselves for charity a few years ago to walk the Yorkshire Three Peaks. I enjoyed the challenge and seeing how far we could push ourselves physically and mentally. I am married to Russell and have four children: a 20-year-old son, Christian, an 18-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, a 9-year-old son, George, and an 18-month-old daughter, Gabrielle. We also have a dog named Skye.

The thing I like most about Maple Lodge is working together with our team; we are all so close like a family. Also getting to know and build relationships with each resident, listening to them and their stories. I also love how supportive we are, it’s a home-from-home for our residents, and I love every moment. Read less

I have worked at Maple Lodge since 2021. I’m originally from South Wales but am now based here with my husband and two children.

I have worked as a carer in some capacity or another since the age of 21. After taking a break to have my children, I returned to being a carer. I believe that jobs in the care sector are among the most important jobs there are, and I take a great deal of satisfaction at the end of a shift. I have a QCF Level 2 in health and social care. I recently switched to a domestic position as my main role, as the hours suit my home life better.

Looking after my two children, one of whom is autistic, takes up the majority of my time, often attempting to balance forming some semblance of a social life whilst trying to cling on to my sanity! But I do enjoy attending my local church on Sundays and helping out with their mother and toddlers group.

The thing I like most about working at Maple Lodge is getting to know the residents and chatting to them about their lives. I also enjoy working as part of a team, and over the years, Maple Lodge has become a familiar home away from home. I love how everyone works as a team to ensure that every resident has a great day, every day. Read less