Barchester Mulberry Court Care Home

Jane Hughes-Cook appointed General Manager at Mulberry Court Barchester Healthcare

Mulberry Court Barchester Healthcare has appointed Jane Hughes-Cook as General Manager.

Jane, who is a trained nurse, brings with her over 20 years of leadership experience in mental health and dementia care services.

Mulberry Court is a purpose-built care home, providing excellent 24-hour nursing and residential care, offering long-term or respite support, with skilled and attentive staff, committed to providing individualised care in a safe and friendly environment.

Jane’s appointment comes at a pivotal time, as the UK care home sector is currently navigating major political changes, rising demand for luxury and specialised facilities, and persistent financial and workforce pressures.

Stacy Nicholson, North & North East Regional Director said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jane to the Barchester Healthcare team.”

“Her experience, strategic insight and dedication to patient-centred care will be instrumental in driving the continued success of Mulberry Court York, providing individualised care in a safe and friendly environment.

Jane will lead all daily operations, staff performance, and resident care quality, ensuring the home meets strict regulatory standards, managing financial budgets, and creating a safe, welcoming home for residents.

Her immediate focus will include enhancing patient pathways, improving access to services, expanding local community engagement and supporting the wellbeing and development of her team.

Jane said: “I’m honoured to join Barchester Healthcare and lead Mulberry Court to build local community links to keep occupancy stable.”

"This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by overseeing personal and clinical care plans to make sure residents get top-quality, person-centred support, and I look forward to working with a talented team to further build on the service’s strong foundations.”

Hi, my name is Joshy and I am the Deputy Manager at Mulberry Court.

I have been a qualified RGN since 2005 and have worked in nursing homes and rehabilitation centres bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the home.

In 2016 I relocated to York and joined the Mulberry Court team as a staff nurse progressing my career to Unit Manager and now Deputy Manager in 2020. I aim to deliver the highest standard of nursing care to our Residents. I am a friendly and approachable person.

At Barchester Mulberry Court, our Home Administrator has the important role of overseeing the daily business and office operations. Everyone at our home appreciates Alison’s commitment to managing finance and particularly payroll, as well as managing staff records, overseeing communication, and supporting the care home manager to ensure Mulberry Court is compliant.

Alison is an essential ingredient to the smooth running of Mulberry Court, contributing to the heartfelt inclusion in the health, safety, and daily happiness of every resident and staff member.

Alison says “it’s been an exciting and challenging couple of years, with the implementation, roll out, and familiarisation of new systems, and having a supporting role to the home's new digitalisation with Medius, Optima, Enable and ConneX”.

Alison has been with Mulberry Court for over 18 Years.

In her spare time, Alison is a York Knights Rugby League season ticket holder, following the club for over 20 years. Alison says, “an exciting season, with York Knights debut in the top flight, positioned tenth in the Super League standings with seven wins from 23 matches”.

Alison also has a share in a racehorse and enjoys going racing with her family to many venues, including Thirsk & Newcastle, to name a few.

Hello, my name is Ida and I am one of the Unit Managers here at Mulberry Court. I have worked here for many years and enjoy providing high-quality nursing care for residents.

The unit I am responsible for is called ‘The Ridings’ and is on the ground floor of the building. I like to encourage team cooperation and good communication and create an atmosphere that feels welcoming for everybody

I worked at Mulberry Court as a Bank Nurse for many years, whilst also having a career in the NHS. In 2017, I was invited to apply for the role of Unit Manager by the management team. I was successful in my application and took up the post in July of that year.

The unit I am responsible for is called ‘Regency Suite’ and is on the first floor of the building. I am very proud of the work I do at Mulberry Court, promoting good nursing care for residents and fostering a sense of team spirit and a welcoming atmosphere.

Hi my name is Toni and I started my journey with Mulberry Court back in 1999 at just 16 years old, my mum worked as a carer at the time and I loved the residents and atmosphere and so my Mulberry court career started as a waitress after school, then a carer before moving into the laundry. At that time I stayed for 7 years before having my children, I had a place at university but decided it wasn’t for me so came back to Mulberry Court and was quickly promoted to a senior carer role before becoming a care practitioner a role I love and continue to do.

Hi, I'm Mark I am the new head chef here at Mulberry Court Care Home, I've been working in the hospitality sector for over 20 years now after starting in a country pub at the tender age of just 14 washing up!

That is where they began to teach me how to cook and that’s when my love for cooking and this career path began, once I’d finished my exams at school, I then went to York College to gain both experience and a recognised qualification.

As I progressed and furthered my career, I worked in several places before I then became head chef at a number of busy restaurants both in and around the York area developing my skills further as I went.

Outside of work, I have two young children who are my absolute world and when I am not at work, I will be found doing something with them.

Hi, my name is Debbie and I am the Hospitality Services Manager here at Mulberry Court. I have worked at Mulberry Court for 20 years starting as a carer and then onto housekeeping and hospitality.

I enjoy my job very much particularly meeting and speaking to residents on my rounds. I pride myself on having high standards and am dedicated to maintaining a clean and tidy homely environment with the support of my housekeeping team.

I am always willing to help out wherever I can and believe in teamwork to give our residents the best lifestyle we can.

Hi my name is Craig and I took on the role as head of maintenance in June 2024 after running my own property maintenance business for around 4 years, it has been a big change for me from working on my own for so long to being part of a team again but no two days are ever the same here at mulberry with lots of variation in the jobs/tasks that I do on a daily basis.

It’s nice to be able chat to with residents whilst carrying out my work hear their stories, and life experiences and learn about their varied backgrounds.

I have settled in well here at Mulberry and I look forward to using my knowledge and background for some projects around the lovely home and award-winning gardens we have here at Mulberry Court.

Hi my name is Zoe I am the lead activities co-ordinator here at Mulberry Court, I started in January 2024 having previously worked at another care home on reception, however, I started doing more and more activities with the residents there so when I got the chance to move across to a Barchester home and do the role of lead I took the opportunity.

I have always enjoyed organising and am usually the one in the family who brings everyone together and sorts things so I feel I have found my true calling!

I am so lucky to be able to say I love my job, no two days are ever the same, although every day is so rewarding and to know I have made a difference to someone is the greatest feeling whether that’s through a group activity or an individual room visit to even stopping and saying a few words to them.

Hi, my name is Chantana, and I started at Barchester at Mulberry Court in August 2025 as an activities assistant, having previously spent the last decade as a carer, travelling to see people in their own homes and offer all kinds of assistance.

I am really looking forward to this new role and using my transferable skills to help the residents enjoy their days.

Hi, my name is Jilly and I have just celebrated ten years here at Mulberry Court, having joined the team in 2015. I started as a carer before moving across to the housekeeping team.

I am now responsible for doing all the laundry within the home.

I am Eileen. I have lived at Mulberry Court for several years now and really enjoy my role as resident ambassador, helping new residents settle in and form friendships, as well as visiting those who are bed-bound and offering them companionship sessions.