Candlewood House

Meet Keerthi, the Home Manager at Candlewood. She started her journey at Candlewood House Care Home as a Business Development Manager. She brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective from her background as an emergency physician. In her role, she focuses on fostering relationships, creating growth opportunities, and enhancing our community’s outreach. I love meeting new people and engaging in meaningful conversations. Outside of work, I’m an avid reader and writer, currently working on my second book under my pen name, @drkeerth.

Deepak has been a valuable member of the TLC team for five years, starting his journey as a registered nurse and now serving as the Care Services Manager at Candlewood.

Before joining TLC, he accumulated six years of intensive experience working in a cardiac ICU, bringing a wealth of knowledge and specialized care to our community.

Deepak is known for his kind and warm demeanour, making him a favourite among our residents. His dedication to providing exceptional care is evident in his daily interactions and the strong relationships he builds with those he serves.

Outside of his professional life, Deepak is an avid cyclist and enjoys travelling and hiking. His love for adventure and the outdoors reflects his energetic and enthusiastic approach to life and work.

Nishma qualified as a solicitor and practiced family law before taking a career break to live overseas and raise a family. She initially joined TLC in support office and transitioned to the Business Development Team at Candlewood in October 2024.

If you you would like to arrange a visit to the home please feel free to contact Nishma

Namita has worked for many years in visas and immigration diplomatic missions in London and wanted to make a meaningful change. Moving into the care industry felt like the right step to take a new and exciting challenge, and I am looking forward to growing in this role and making a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Outside of her professional life, Namita practices yoga and enjoys travelling.

Manveer brings a wealth of experience in luxury hospitality and care home services, having previously managed hotel services at Kailash Manor Care Home from September 2024 to August 2025. His career also includes leadership roles in prestigious 5-star hotels across Dubai and India, where he developed a strong foundation in service excellence and operational management.

At Candlewood House, Manveer is committed to ensuring that every aspect of hotel services — from housekeeping to dining — meets the highest standards of quality, comfort, and attention to detail. He blends world-class hospitality with a personalised, resident-focused approach, creating an environment where residents feel truly cared for and at home.

Kobe is a calm, creative, and forward-thinking individual with a strong background in well-being and engagement within the NHS. Before joining TLC Care as a Wellbeing Lead, he worked across an NHS trust, developing his expertise in supporting individuals and teams. With a solid foundation in sports and psychology, Kobe also brings international experience from playing football in the United States and Belgium.

He is passionate about wellbeing and takes a person-centred, psychologically informed approach. His understanding of the various factors that influence an individual's well-being allows him to adopt a truly holistic perspective in his work.

Mariella joined Candlewood in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles at the BBC, interior design and events coordinator for weddings and conferences.