Barchester Kings Park Care Home

Hi, my name is Jenna and I am the General Manager here at Kings Park Care Home.

I have worked in senior healthcare roles, including the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and have spent the past ten years working in management - in a nursing home environment, having experienced domiciliary, acute and nursing care settings. I understand and empathise with challenges residents and their families are going through when looking for a care for themselves or their loved ones. It is my mission to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Supporting the families of those in our care is something that I feel very strongly about, and from the time of enquiry, through to moving in and beyond, I aim to be there for the families as much as the residents themselves. Moving into a care home can often be a huge change as their loved-one adapts to new surroundings, get to know all of the teams supporting residents with their needs. I am well aware of how important the reassurance and constant communication is for all involved. This is something that the Kings Park family are very good at as a whole, and I am so lucky that I get to share all my knowledge and work with such a fantastic team.

My ethos is ensuring that each and every resident live their lives to the full, celebrating each day in a warm and welcoming environment, with a range of life enriching activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities, outstanding person-centred care and most delicious food prepared by our talented chefs at Kings Park. Being a resident of St. Leonards myself, I have great links with local community, giving the residents opportunity to still feel part of our local community.

I joined the team at King's Park in 2024, coming from other Senior healthcare roles within the care home setting, including residential, dementia and nursing.

Before embarking on a career change into health care, I worked in leadership roles in the hospitality sector; being able to transition my prior experiences and implement them in my roles in health care, continuing to strive for further self-development.

Cultivating interpersonal relationships within the team, residents, relatives and multidisciplinary professionals.

Collaborating to achieve overarching goals to meet and exceed needs with exceptional service; providing person-centred support in a secure, comfortable environment.

Being adaptive, supportive, with a dynamic approach and altruistic efforts to empower and embrace the positive culture within King's Park to ascertain our commitment to celebrating life and embracing each individual.

In my downtime, I love spending time with my family. I like to be creative, enjoy crafting and baking, and taking on new adventures and experiences. Enjoy travelling, exploring different countries. Even if for a day!

I love to think creatively and to inject as much fun as possible into our activities. I place great value on residents' own stories and experiences and tailor our activities to encourage reflection of individuality and humour in whatever we do. I am passionate about taking a Holistic approach, making activities varied in order to stimulate mind, body and soul. As my mother lived with vascular dementia, I know what a difference this makes.

I have experience as an Activities Facilitator in Dementia Services with Age UK and as a Therapy Assistant in the Interim Care Team for the NHS at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

I love Art History, walking my dog, creative writing, meditation and baking. Travel is a passion of mine, having spent 18 years working for British Airways both as Cabin Crew and as a Safety and Emergency Procedures Trainer, so I can fight fires, row a life raft and talk down a hijacker!

Jon brings over 20 years of experience as a chef in the care home sector. In addition, he spent 2 year working directly in care, giving him an insight into residents’ individual needs and the vital role nutrition plays in supporting health, dignity and overall wellbeing.

He leads a strong and dedicated kitchen team, guided by his personal ethos, “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”.
This principle underpins the culture of the kitchen, ensuring careful planning, consistency and excellence in every meal served. His attention to detail and commitment to personalised nutrition play an essential role in making mealtimes a positive and meaningful part of daily life here at Kings Park.

Jackie comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience from her 15 years in the care industry, having worked with adults with learning difficulties and children with autism, before finally working in the older adult care sector. However, it was caring for her late grandfather that prompted her to step into the industry, where she specialised in end-of-life care and provided much-needed support and help to families and loved ones as somebody neared their natural end.

Three years ago, Jackie was offered a role working in a slightly different area of the care home, in the admin sector, which is something that she has grown to love and also where she is able to help and support in a very different kind of way, in caring for families and individuals as they entering into a care home life and beyond. It is here that Jackie feels she has now finally found her calling.

When not at work, Jackie and her partner, Shaun, can often be found walking their 2-year-old sprocker, Kenny or being busy parents to two teenage children. Jackie loves nothing more than boarding a jet and heading off to the sun for some much-needed R&R or on a weekend heading out to a nice pub for a spot of lunch, before a little evening Netflix.

We are so very lucky to have Jackie on board and we are excited to have her join our wonderful Kings Park team!

Bernard has worked previously in a boutique hotel before switching to maintenance in the care sector, which is now where he is happiest.

'I love to learn all about our wonderful residents, ensuring that their home is well maintained, safe and comfortable, both in their own personal space as well as the communal areas within the home.'

When not in work, Bernard is the very proud owner of an Indian motorcycle and loves to take leisurely rides during warmer weather.

He also very much enjoys leisurely walks along the cliffs with his partner and their Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Joey.

Monika moved from Hungary over 10 years ago to be nearer to family in the UK and loves being here.

'I love my job because seeing the residents enjoy a comfortable and clean environment around them is something that I really find fulfilling. The residents are like my second family and I love to make them happy.'

Monika enjoys being around our residents and really adores them all.

In her spare time, Monika enjoys reading fantasy & romance novels, loves to cook and bake and is obsessive about a clean and tidy house!

My name is Celestinah, and I moved to the UK in 2022 and have worked in the care industry for eight years, six of those in my home country, Nigeria. I have a Master's Degree in Public Health and Health Promotion, and this gives me the ability to have a greater knowledge of different health conditions and their management.

I am passionate about caring for older people, and this experience keeps me motivated. I love being part of the King’s Park team.

In my spare time, I love reading books, dancing and cooking.

I love welcoming residents, families and visitors to Kings Park and am always ready to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome. As well as fulfilling my administration role, I also rejoice in spending time with our residents and as they very often like to meet and sit near my desk, I am always at hand to help them make a drink and have a chat. I may be the first smile you see when you visit and you have assured a warm welcome from me and everyone in the home! 

Nicky has an experienced background in the care sector and loves being around people - The perfect front of the house to welcome people into the home!

Nicky says, 'You never know who you are going to meet next and I love this element of my job. Learning about everyone's different backgrounds and getting to know those I work with is something I really enjoy.'

When not at work, Nicky loves to spoil her family with cooking and baking and she has been known to share delicious cake with her colleagues too - Which they very much appreciate!

Nicky is a true team player and you can often find her in reception with a lovely smile, so stop by and say hello to her.

With over 20 years of experience in the care sector, Carla is definitely well-equipped for her role as Community Care Lead, having done a wide variety of jobs in care, so she brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the table.

Carla exudes passion and enthusiasm when it comes to her job and wants to be a huge part of making a real difference in the lives of those for whom she cares, alongside the rest of the Kings Park team.

Outside of work, Carla loves to spend time with her family and, in particular, her grown-up son, but also enjoys getting out and about for long walks.

Sam is a well-loved and experienced member of the Kings Park team.

Having entered into care quite by accident, after helping a dear friend care for her husband, Sam realised that her passion for care was more than just a fleeting whim and that she truly enjoyed this kind of work, finding much in the way of job satisfaction from it.

'Care work wasn't something I actively looked for, but I soon realised how fulfilling it can be, so I decided to educate myself further in this sector and I truly love what I do for others as a result.

Sam really has a true passion for her work and often supports her colleagues as and when needed.

When not at work, Sam is a keen swimmer and has a real love of cooking, especially Persian food.

Following university graduation in his native Nigeria, where he gained a Bachelor's degree in Bio-Chemistry, Callistus moved to the UK in 2023, where he then gained a master's degree.

Callistus feels that his sense of purpose is to give back to those who need our care and gets much pleasure from doing so.

His warm and gentle demeanour makes him a really popular member of the Kings Park team, so that, coupled with his wonderful, infectious smile, ensures he spreads a little joy about the home in his wake.

A keen football fan, Callistus loves to watch matches on TV, with his favourite team being Manchester City.

Callistus often Facetimes with his family back in Nigeria, but especially with his mum, with whom he is particularly close.

Hi, my name is Leo I joined the Kings Park team in 2024 as a host, prior to joining I arrived in the UK from India in 2021 where I studied as an undergraduate and then completed my Masters in Leadership at University in London. I thoroughly enjoy life at Kings Park ensuring the resident's needs are met and always have a smile on my face and a very can-do attitude to my role.

Sienna is hardworking, kind and very caring towards all our residents and goes the extra mile to ensure that everyone in the home has all they need.

Working alongside our other Hosts and the kitchen team, Sienna ensures that all the residents have plenty to eat and drink.

'I very much enjoy making our residents happy and ensuring that they enjoy their meals makes me feel good about what I do. When I do the tea trolley, having a good natter with our residents, is something mutually beneficial.'

Outside of work, Sienna is a shop-a-holic and can often be found in a shopping centre with friends on the lookout for a bargain or two.

Sienna often walks her 2 dogs, Prince & Ruby, a Chihuahua and Lhasapoo. She is also partial to a good Netflix documentary.

Donna says of her job: 'Every day is so different and that definitely keeps me on my toes! You just never know what day-to-day life will bring and I love that. I also really love the people I care for and get much pleasure from being able to help them day to day and make them smile.'

When Donna is at home and not busy watching her favourite series on Netflix, she loves to go for walks with her partner and two grown-up children. She also looks after her African Grey parrot, Rocky!

Harriet has an ever-growing passion for caring for the elderly and loves working in care. Having a background in care in the community, Harriet has really taken to her job here at Kings Park and all our residents really appreciate everything she does for them.

'I really love the team spirit working here at Kings Park, which isn't something you get working in the community, so this home is definitely the right fit for me and the residents are wonderful'.

Harriet's heritage is Ugandan and she loves to chat about the wildlife and culture there with the residents.

Sarah is a wonderful addition to the Kings Park team and is someone who clearly loves her job, having worked in care since her move from her native, Ghana, back in 2022 along with her family.

'I have a passion for helping those around me who are in need and love to support their independence for as long as I possibly can.  I have really found my calling in this job and I love to know I have made a difference to someone's day for the better.'

Sarah has taken to life here in our home really well and it's clear to see she loves being here, which often comes across to our residents.

When at home, Sarah is a loving wife, and mother to her teenage daughter.  She loves to cook and has a real penchant for a very British dish:  Shepherd's pie!  Other that that, she loves making rice dishes, which are her favourites.

Mohan has gained much experience working in care since his move to the UK from his native India two years ago and has also worked out in the community.

His kind, compassionate and gentle nature makes him well-equipped to do his job. Mohan has some good work ethic and is brilliant with our residents, keen to support and help them in any way he is able.

At home, Mohan is kept very busy by his wife and family and is a father to a boy and girl, aged 8 and four, so loves to spend whatever free time he gets with them, in particular loving the beach, watching movies together or playing fun games.

Margaret has proved to be such a wonderful team player here at Kings Park and has gained much experience during her twenty plus years working in the care sector.

Kind, compassionate and hard working are three traits that would definitely describe Margaret well and this coupled with her dedication to our residents, have ensured that she is a real hit with everyone here at Kings Park.

Moving from Nigeria with her family several years ago, so her husband could complete his Masters degree in finance, Margaret and her family have really adapted well to life here in the UK and Margaret often spends time with her young family helping them with their school work.

Whenever she can, Margaret and her family love to go to the beach or the park to enjoy some quality family time together.

Alice made the move the move to the UK very recently from her native Nigeria, in order that she might do her Masters Degree in Cyber Security.

With a wealth of knowledge in care from her own personal journey with family members, this makes her a very empathetic and compassionate care-giver, treating each and every person she looks after, like a member of her own family.

In Nigeria Alice also volunteered her time to helping the elderly community, in between her time working in IT and also studying at home and university, but she informs us that she definitely likes to keep busy - So it would seem!

When not at Kings Park or at university, Alice likes to keep her mind active, so is an avid reader, focussing mainly on academic books or current affairs, of which she likes to keep abreast.

Agnes has become a much-appreciated member of the Kings Park Housekeeping team and was very quick to show the pride she has in her work, as she goes about her daily duties within the home.

Coming to us with a background in housekeeping in a nursing home, Agnes understands and knows the importance of the interactions she has with our residents and welcomes the response she gets from all she meets when completing her rounds, making their days that bit brighter from her visits when cleaning their rooms.

Originally from Hungary, Agnes and her family have adapted to British life well and have fully embraced all that it offers them, keen to hone her English speaking skills.

Agnes loves getting out for long walks with their daughter and her dog, a five-year-old Cavachon called Leah.

Hello, I am Paul, originating from Nigeria I came to live in Bournemouth in 2023. I joined the Kings Park team in 2024 and have previously worked in the hospitality section at AFC Bournemouth where I very much enjoyed meeting with the players. I have a passion for cooking African cuisine and really embrace my role in Kings Park as I enjoy ensuring attention to detail is maintained so the residents can experience the highest levels of service.