The Porterbrook Care Home

Lynne brings a wealth of experience to her role as Home Manager at The Porterbrook.
Having completed her nurse training at Sheffield University, she worked in a number of hospitals across a variety of wards, including general surgical and cardiology before pursuing her passion of caring for the elderly in care home settings.
Lynne, has worked in care homes in Sheffield and Rotherham and is privileged and honoured to now be leading The Porterbrook Care Home team and to be providing the highest possible care for all the residents.

With over 15 years’ experience in the care industry, Joanne looks forward to sharing my knowledge and contributing to a culture of warmth, compassion and resident-focused leadership – with a smile, of course!

She’s eager to support our continued growth and collaborate with like-minded colleagues who share the same passion for excellence in care.

With over 20 years of experience in customer service, Kate has learned how important kindness and genuine connection are in any role.

Kirk joined The Porterbrook in December 2025 and is dedicated to ensuring our spaces are safe and enjoyable for our residents. He has worked in property Maintenance for 15 years in all different sectors, including retail, student accommodation and now care.

Dawn has been working in catering since leaving school and has worked in a variety of establishments, from fine dining to being a care home chef for the last 24 years.

Genny joined The Porterbrook in July 2024, having previously worked as both a housekeeper and care assistant for over 20 years in private residences, care homes, and healthcare. She is embracing the task of ensuring she maintains a clean and safe environment for all our residents.

Joanne has been working within the care sector for the past 24 years and has been working as an ‘Activities Co-ordinator’ for the past 7. She absolutely loves her role within The Porterbrook and finds her job rewarding.

Joanne enjoys making our residents happy and supports them to live a happy and meaningful lifestyle.

She goes the extra mile to organise events and makes sure our residents within our home can continue with their hobbies or are supported to pursue new interests!

Kevin has been working at The Porterbrook since 2016, when the doors first opened! He has always worked within the care industry and started out as a ‘Care Assistant’. Kevin has always found the roles he has worked in very rewarding and fulfilling.

While being at our home, Kevin has had a number of different roles, the latest being a Receptionist. At times, the role can be challenging, but he really enjoys learning new tasks and especially developing his skills.

Elaine joined The Porterbrook as a part-time receptionist in April 2024. Having retired from more than 35 years of working in the healthcare sector in admin and finance roles, Elaine soon decided she wanted to carry on working and to do something rewarding and worthwhile. Her job at The Porterbrook is ideal, and she enjoys meeting and helping people in such a caring environment and loves the variety that my role involves.

Marie has worked in care since 1992 and is currently a Senior Care Assistant here at The Porterbook, having joined us over 5 years ago. She has had many roles since the start of her career and has a wealth of knowledge in the care industry.

Sarah has over 20 years of experience working in the care sector, starting at a nursing home the year after leaving school. She is passionate about person-centred care and never loses sight of the fact that this is the service users' home we are working in, and we are privileged to do so.

Franklyn is a highly dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience in the care sector. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise, particularly in dementia care and geriatric management.

Temi is a compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant dedicated to providing person-centred care. He has extensive expertise in both community and clinical settings, including adult social care, substance misuse services, and residential support. Temi strives to uphold the highest standards of dignity, safeguarding, and clinical practice by combining empathy, professionalism, and a genuine dedication to improving the lives of those in his care.

With a strong background in community and home care, Stephen has developed a deep understanding of the importance of compassion, patience, and dignity in supporting older and vulnerable individuals. His experience in these settings has strengthened my ability to provide personalised care, promote independence, and build meaningful relationships with residents.

Neve joined The Porterbrook in 2023 and soon became one of the team and has developed into a fantastic carer. Neve has always had a passion for our residents’ safety, wanting to understand how and why some may fall and looking at ways to reduce the risks. With this, Neve has now taken on the role of Falls Champion and strives to ensure our residents receive the highest quality of care around the clock.

Karina has been with The Porterbrook since 2023. She works one day a week as a care assistant and works three days on activities. Karina really enjoys working with the residents and loves to put a smile on their faces.

Brenda is one of our residents and has recently taken on the role of being our in-house Librarian. Brenda says, “I like being useful, and I love to write, but don’t do it often now. I love looking through the books and their covers and choosing which ones I might like to read. I’ve been told we might be starting up a mobile library for residents in their rooms, and then I will be stamping or using tickets for the books.”