Barchester Mortain Place Care Home

Hi, my name is Catherine Brewster, and I am the General Manager here at Mortain Place.

I have worked in adult social care for over 28 years and bring a great knowledge of how a great home is managed.

I specialise in dementia care, and I am a Trained nurse from Brighton University. I am working hard to deliver a great experience for our residents and their families. I like to greet all new visitors to our home, and if you wish to visit, my door is always open. My team and I look forward to meeting you soon.

Hi, I’m Harriet, the Deputy Manager here at Mortain Place care home. I have worked in the care industry for 16 years now and strive each day to enrich our residents’ lives. I joined Mortain Place care home in 2022 and am very proud to be part of the Barchester family. I have a strong passion for dementia care and life enrichment.

I look forward to meeting you at Mortain Place, where each day we make memories. In my homelife i enjoy Horse riding, tapestry, dog walking, arts and crafts, baking and ghost hunting. I recently had a fantastic time ghost hunting at The Mermaid Inn, Rye, which was incredible.

Hi, I am Rob, and I am the Home Services Advisor at Mortain Place. I have over 7 years of experience in the Care Sector, and I am well placed to show you around our lovely home and answer any questions you may have. I have a passion for caring for our wonderful residents and ensuring they always have an engaging, joyful time in our home. Before working in care, I spent 27 years in the Automotive sector, at a senior level, honing my customer experience skills by delivering exceptional service.

Away from work, I have a soft spot for classic cars from the 60’s, Clothes from the 70’s and music from the 80’s. Spending quality time with my wife and walking our two Labradors, Harry & Hugo, in the country is my preferred pastime. My wife and I love travelling and enjoy touring Italy as often as we can. I also have a soft spot for Medieval Armour, and much to my wife's annoyance, I have a full scale 15th Century Knight Templar, Suit of Armour standing guard in my dining room at home!

Hi, I’m Saffron, and I am the Administration Manager at Mortain Place.

I have many years of experience working within the care industry. I have completed my Level 3 Adult Lead Care, and I am eager to carry on my learning within Barchester. I love being organised and helping others, which really drew me to this role. I have a passion for delivering excellent customer service. I look forward to meeting new residents and their families and helping them with their journey.

I have a Miniature Dachshund called Winston. He keeps me very busy outside of work, and I love taking him for nice walks in the country with my partner, Adam. I also enjoy a Thai Massage, which I find very relaxing, often combined with reflexology. I like to participate in DIY projects at home and enjoy socialising with friends and family.

Hi, I am Mia - I am the Head Chef here at Mortain Place. I have recently joined the company, and am looking forward to getting to know the residents and their likes.

I enjoy baking, and my favourite cake is a ginger cake!

Hi, I am Jon, and I am a 2nd Chef. I enjoy cooking and take great pleasure in delivering high-quality dishes for our residents to enjoy. It is always a joy to meet new residents and spend time with them at meal times. I also enjoy playing Golf, I am a Newcastle United football fan and enjoy amusing myself with the classic Subbuteo football game, complete with stadium.

Hi, my name is Ingrida, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Mortain Place. I am new to the care industry and love working at Mortain Place, getting to know the residents and ensuring the quality and standards are excellent. I am also proud to be the home Infection Control champion.

I felt that I wanted to do a job that made a difference and became a carer. I came to Mortain Place as a senior carer in Normandy Gardens and worked my way up to Community Lead. I have chosen to move to the activities team to help support the life enrichment programme and help improve the life experiences of our residents.

I really love the atmosphere here at Mortain Place care home. I enjoy helping the residents and making their day better.

I am also a speak-up champion and Dementia champion.
In my spare time I like walks along the beach, and spending time with my family.

Hi, my name is Jacquie I love getting to know the residents and being part of the passionate and caring team. I am the Palliative Care champion for the home, as well as the Dementia champion.

My Name is Stacey. I have worked for Mortain Place since August 2019, and I am a Community Lead. I have worked in care for twelve years. I am trained in dementia and have my NVQ level, and I am extremely committed to giving my all to the residents.

Hi, I am Faye, a care assistant here at Mortain Place. I really enjoy positive interaction with our residents and listening to their stories.

Hi, I am Trisa, I have worked at Mortain Place for a couple of years now. I enjoy working throughout the home but mainly upstairs on memory lane.

I enjoy meeting our residents every day and welcoming new admissions to our home.

In my spare time, I enjoy keeping fit and doing Yoga.

I have worked at Mortain Place care home for a while now I really enjoy making sure the residents are happy. I have lots of experience working at a hospital as a Hostess and know how important the interaction is.

I really enjoy working at Mortain Place and keeping the home spotless, I get to meet and chat to all the residents which is a joy for me.

Hi my name is Nicci, I am the hairdresser at Mortain Place. I have been a hairdresser for many years and enjoy what I do. Since coronavirus restrictions have eased, I have been able to come into Mortain Place and give all the residents a new lease of life!

Hello, I have worked in care for many years, and I have recently moved to Eastbourne. I transferred from another Barchester home.

I enjoy keeping fit and spending quality time with my family and my dog.

Hi, I love working in Dementia Care. I feel I was put on earth to work positively with Dementia residents. Recently completed level 3 lead adult care, love to work.

Hello, my name is Vasile, and I am a very happy, positive member of the team of housekeepers at Mortain. I take great care as I work around our wonderful home. I especially enjoy interacting with residents and hearing their stories as I hop from room to room.

In my spare time, I enjoy socialising in coffee shops and spending time with my friends. When I can, I enjoy playing and watching football, and I also enjoy a game of Billiards.

I really enjoy keeping Mortain Place in tip-top condition. It's a real joy to speak to our residents every day. I dedicate my life to looking after others.