Barchester Herne Place Care Home

My name is Hadrian, and I am the General Manager at Rose Water Place.

I am extremely passionate about the care we provide to our residents here at Herne Place, as well as their loved ones. Our team delivers dedicated person-centred care within a luxury environment and ensures that every opportunity to “Celebrate and Enrich Life” is taken with both hands here.

From our personalised life enrichment to restaurant-style dining, we are here to meet our residents’ every need.

I am a dedicated registered adult nurse with experience in a variety of settings in Barchester Healthcare and the NHS. I have followed my heart into Care Homes after caring for my grandmother with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia many years ago. These experiences have allowed me to grow into a leader of our community dedicated to providing person-centred care and living to ensure that quality is always the priority.

I look forward to welcoming you to our Home for a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake!

Hi My name is Kelly Aves

I am South London born and moved to Herne Bay in 2009 to be closer to my parents.

I joined Herne Place Care Home as the Home Administrator in May 2023 after working within the NHS for 16 + years, as a Practice manager/Finance Manager for Saddleton Road & Seasalter Surgery, then as the Estates Manager for Whitstable Medical Practice when the two practices merged in 2018.

I have done mixed martial arts since I was 3, studying Karate, Kick Boxing & Muay Thai. I enjoy a variety of different activities such as dance, cooking and arts & crafts with my children.

My role within Herne Place is a varied one as I deal with all home administration, payroll and a wide range of other duties, I support all teams within the home and not one day is the same. My role brings me close to my community and I love my day-to-day interaction with every single resident within the home.

I look forward to many more years within the home.

My name is Charlie. I have worked at Herne Place Care Home since July 2023 as an Administrative Assistant.

I have lived in Herne Bay my whole life and enjoy playing football in my spare time. I’ve enjoyed getting to know our lovely residents on a personal level and engaging in daily chat with them, welcoming our residents' families at the front desk.

I’ve really enjoyed working with such a good team which I have gained so much knowledge. Herne Place is a very homely and friendly place and I look forward to the future here.

I joined Barchester in September 2023 after 30 years working in London, 27 of which were for an International Bank.

My role as a Receptionist/Administration Assistant at Herne Place brings something new every single day and I thoroughly enjoy the variety. From greeting our visitors, to getting acquainted with our lovely residents and their families, to helping out with any number of enquiries; an excellent standard of customer service, plus a combination of professional and sincerely dedicated care are essential skills.

I am responsible for a broad range of admin tasks but it is most definitely the people I have the pleasure to engage with that are first and foremost the most important and rewarding aspect of what I do. There is a genuinely homely feeling here which I am delighted to be a part of.

Hi, I'm Howard, I am the head of maintenance here at Herne Place.

I have previously worked as an engineer installing and repairing fire and security alarms, CCTV and nurse call systems.

I also have 15 years of experience in the adult social care industry, where I have a level 5 in leadership and management in health and social care.

My experience and knowledge have led me to work at Barchester Healthcare where I enjoy getting to know the residents while ensuring they live in a happy and safe home.

My name is Loreta, and I am a Housekeeping Assistant at Herne Place Care Home.

I have been working in the Home since 2021 and I enjoy all aspects of my job especially interacting with the residents and making them happy.

Seeing the before and after of our cleaning jobs gives me a sense of accomplishment, knowing that the work I do builds joy and satisfaction into the lives of our residents which is deeply rewarding.

Hi my name is Susan and i am a community Lead at Herne Place.
Before moving to Kent from London I worked in Billingsgate fish market as office manager. In 1998 I moved to Kent and cared for my father-in-law who was living with vascular dementia. After he passed i realised that I wanted to continue in care first as a community healthcare assistant then in residential homes where i achieved NVQ's levels 2, 3 and lastly level 5 leadership for health and social care I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2022 as a senior carer then progressed to community lead . No two days are the same and I love the work I do which is caring and giving my best for those in our care. When I'm not in the home I enjoy staying in my caravan and having my family around me.

I have worked in care for 6 years now and joined the Barchester team at Herne place in 2023. Since then I have made big changes to my career starting as a carer, Barchester has enabled and encouraged myself to develop through studying for my level 3 nvq in adult social care to become a senior and now a community lead for Windmill terrace.
I am very passionate and caring and always makes sure the residents are cared for and receiving the best possible care.
I have gained so much knowledge in the time I have spent at Barchester and feel proud of myself for getting this far, I love all my residents and care about them deeply and will always ensure quality care is provided, care is my passion.

Hi my name is Abbie. I’m a dedicated and experienced chef with 15 years working within the catering industry. I began my career as a kitchen porter steadily working my way up to become a chef. I earned my city & guilds professional cookery qualification at east Kent College. With 6 years’ experience in a care home setting I excel at developing personalised menus tailored to specific requests of residents . I have a strong understanding of nutrition with the ability to craft meals that are both delicious and suitable for various health needs this allows me to consistently deliver quality and enjoyable dining experiences. I also have a strong passion for baking and find great joy in creating birthday cakes that bring smiles to resident’s faces.

Hello, my name is Phoebe, and I am delighted to be a Community Lead at Herne Place.

I trained in Hong Kong, where I qualified as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Throughout my career, I have supported clients and families through pregnancy, rehabilitation, and critical illness, while managing complex clinical situations alongside multidisciplinary teams. These experiences have given me a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and person-centred care.

Since moving to the UK, I have continued to build on my passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. At Herne Place, I am committed to leading my team with kindness and professionalism, ensuring that every resident feels safe, respected, and valued.

I look forward to welcoming you and supporting our residents and their families with warmth and dedication

Dhanish brings a wealth of experience and a heart for meaningful engagement to his role as Activities Coordinator at Herne Place. A qualified dentist in his home country, Dhanish discovered a calling beyond clinical work — helping older people live each day with purpose, connection, and joy.
He spent several years working at another Barchester care home before moving to a hospital environment, where he supported acutely ill individuals in finding comfort and dignity during their stays. There, he saw firsthand how even small moments of connection — a conversation, a game, a shared laugh — could transform someone’s day.
Now at Herne Place, Dhanish is passionate about creating activities that truly matter to each resident, from group events that bring everyone together to meaningful one-to-one time. His calm, compassionate approach helps residents feel valued, engaged, and part of the community, no matter their abilities.