Deeside Care Home

Annamarie Hudson brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and leadership to her role as Home Manager at Deeside Care Home. With a diverse career spanning the health and social care sector, Annamarie has held senior positions including Deputy Manager, Senior Team Leader, Trainer, and Recreation Therapist. She has also played a key role in operational and quality improvements across multiple care services.

Annamarie is passionate about person-centred care and has been instrumental in developing services that not only meet but exceed the standards set by regulatory bodies, including the Care Inspectorate, NMC, and SSSC. She has successfully led initiatives that have significantly improved audit scores, supported quality compliance, and enhanced resident well-being.

Her background includes supporting over 240 admissions in a 12-month NHS contract, ensuring safe and responsive care transitions.

Experienced care home leader with a proven track record of successfully turning around underperforming services. Led a comprehensive 12-month improvement programme within a previously struggling home, resulting in significant quality enhancements and achievement of Grade 5 (“Very Good”) evaluations from the Care Inspectorate. Focused on strengthening leadership, stabilising staffing, improving compliance, and embedding a person-centred culture that delivers measurable outcomes for residents. Passionate about driving continuous improvement, building high-performing teams, and ensuring safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Annamarie is also experienced in overseas recruitment processes, staff development and mentoring, and creating inclusive environments that promote community engagement and individual choice.

With strong skills in leadership, communication, and strategic planning, Annamarie is committed to delivering excellence in care. Her professional ethos is rooted in compassion, attention to detail, and continuous improvement – all of which she brings to Deeside Care Home every day Read less

Diane has worked for Care Concern for over 10 years and has held a variety of roles throughout her career with the organisation. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to delivering person-centred care have consistently been evident in her work. During her time as a Carer, Diane was recognised for her outstanding contribution by being named Carer of the Year, a testament to her exceptional commitment to residents and the high standards of care she provides.

Diane's family is extremely important to her, and she particularly enjoys spending time with her loved ones. Recently becoming a grandmother has been a special milestone in her life, and she takes great pride in spending quality time with her new grandchild.

Her extensive experience, knowledge, and passion for supporting others continue to make her a highly valued member of the Care Concern team. Read less

Lesley has been a valued member of the team at Deeside since June 2014. She is known for her warm, empathetic nature and her genuine passion for helping others. Lesley believes that supporting people and sharing a laugh along the way are some of the most important parts of life and care.

Outside of work, Lesley loves holidays, with Zante and Tenerife being her favourite destinations. She is also a great music lover and spent many years attending concerts and gigs whenever she could.

Family means everything to Lesley, and she is especially proud of her five grandchildren, who are a huge part of her life and bring her endless joy.

Lesley also treasures the memories of her beloved dog, Bailey, who sadly passed away. Bailey was her special friend and remains very close to her heart.

A saying that Lesley lives by is:

“Life is not a rehearsal.”

This positive outlook inspires her to make the most of every day and encourages those around her to do the same. Read less

Born and bred in Aberdeen, I bring over 40 years of customer service experience gained through working with two major airlines and one of Scotland’s largest lettings agencies, where I worked as a Lettings Negotiator and Viewing Agent.

Throughout my career, I have developed excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills, working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and managing situations with professionalism, empathy and efficiency. These experiences have provided me with the skills and confidence required to support residents, families, visitors and colleagues in my role as Receptionist at Deeside Care Home.

I take my role very seriously and understand the importance of creating a positive first impression and ensuring everyone who contacts or visits the home feels welcomed, valued and supported. I am passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and strive to provide a friendly, professional and compassionate experience for residents and their families at all times.

I am proud to be part of the Deeside Care Home team and am committed to contributing to a warm, caring and supportive environment for everyone who lives, works and visits the home. Read less

Eleanor has been a valued member of the team at Deeside Care Home for almost four years. What she enjoys most about her role is the opportunity to interact with residents, colleagues, and the many people she meets each day. Building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of others is what makes her work so rewarding.

Family is at the heart of everything Eleanor does, and she especially cherishes the time she spends with her grandchildren. Outside of work, she loves travelling abroad and enjoying sunny destinations, making the most of her time off with family, relaxation, and new experiences.

Her warm and friendly nature, combined with her dedication to those around her, makes Eleanor a much-loved member of the Deeside team. Read less

Chloe has been part of the Deeside team since March and brings a warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach to her role. She is currently training to become a primary school teacher, reflecting her passion for working with children and supporting others to learn and grow.

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time around children and has a real love of music. Her favourite artists include Harry Styles, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, and Billy Joel, giving her a playlist that ranges from classic hits to modern favourites.

Chloe is also an avid reader who enjoys classic novels, and one of her favourite book little Women. Her friendly personality, caring nature, and positive attitude make her a valued member of the Deeside team. Read less

We offer varied, nutritional, balanced, tasty meals and plenty of freshly made home bakes. Read less