Waterhaven Place

Meet Cheryl – Customer Relations Manager at Waterhaven Place

With over a decade of experience in customer service, sales, and business development, Cheryl Tyson brings both professionalism and heart to her role as Customer Relations Manager at Waterhaven Place Care Home.

Since joining Connaught Care, Cheryl has discovered a true sense of purpose in supporting families through one of life’s most important decisions—finding the right care for a loved one. She finds deep fulfilment in helping people navigate this journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

What Cheryl enjoys most about working in care is the human connection—taking the time to listen, understand individual needs, and offer reassurance. She is especially passionate about helping families feel informed and supported, ensuring each resident’s transition into Waterhaven Place is as smooth and personal as possible.

Cheryl values Connaught’s holistic approach to care, where dignity, individuality, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. She is proud to be part of a team that places such strong emphasis on kindness, community, and creating a real sense of home. Read less

Stasia is the Deputy Manager at Waterhaven Place and has dedicated the past eight years to working in the care sector. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience across nursing, dementia, residential, and specialist care, developing a strong passion for delivering compassionate, person-centred support.

Caring for others has always been something Stasia wanted to do, and she finds it incredibly rewarding to make a positive difference in the lives of residents and their families. As Deputy Manager, she is committed to supporting both residents and colleagues, helping to create a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels valued and respected.

Living in Chichester with her eight-year-old son, Stasia understands the importance of family and the comfort that comes from feeling safe and supported. These values are reflected in the way she leads, always approaching her role with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. Read less

Meet Chef Anton – Head Chef at Waterhaven Place

Chef Anton brings over 20 years of culinary experience to Waterhaven Place, with a background spanning both hospitality and the care sector. Passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled, Anton is committed to delivering delicious, nutritious meals that support the health and happiness of every resident.

With a strong focus on seasonal, sustainable ingredients, Anton crafts menus that not only meet dietary needs but also bring comfort, familiarity, and joy to the dining experience. His leadership in the kitchen is driven by a deep respect for those he serves and a belief that food plays a powerful role in overall wellbeing.

Anton is proud to be part of the Connaught Care team, where mealtimes are treated as meaningful moments—an opportunity to nourish body and soul, spark conversation, and honour personal preferences.

Outside of work, Anton is a devoted husband and father who enjoys the outdoors and exploring Europe with his family, always on the lookout for new flavours and inspiration. Read less

Meet Tee – Business Administration Manager at Waterhaven Place

Tee is the Business Administration Manager at Waterhaven Place, bringing a unique blend of care experience and organisational expertise to her role. With a background that includes working in a psychiatric hospital, Tee has a deep appreciation for the importance of compassion, confidentiality, and calm in a care setting.

Although new to residential care, Tee has quickly found her footing and feels proud to be part of Connaught Care—a company she describes as warm, values-led, and genuinely resident-focused. From day one, she has felt inspired by the team’s commitment to providing exceptional, person-centred care.

Tee is excited to support the smooth running of Waterhaven Place behind the scenes, ensuring that everything from admissions to day-to-day operations runs seamlessly. She finds great meaning in creating an environment where both residents and staff feel supported and cared for. Read less

Meet Pedro – Events Manager at Waterhaven Place

Pedro is the vibrant and passionate Events Manager at Waterhaven Place Care Home, where he brings creativity, energy, and a deep sense of purpose to every activity he designs. With over three years of experience leading engaging events in the healthcare sector, Pedro is dedicated to enriching residents’ daily lives through connection, joy, and meaningful moments.

Before working in care, Pedro spent several years as a professional table tennis coach, using sport as a tool to unite communities and empower disadvantaged groups. That same passion for inclusion and relationship-building now shapes his approach to life enrichment in care settings.

Pedro is particularly inspired by the stories and individuality of each resident. He believes that the best activities are those that reflect personal histories, spark memories, and encourage laughter and companionship.

Excited to be part of the Connaught Care family, Pedro is proud to join a team that truly values wellbeing in every form. He looks forward to creating a vibrant, joyful environment at Waterhaven Place—where every resident feels seen, celebrated, and at home. Read less

Meet Jacco – Hospitality Manager at Waterhaven Place

Jacco brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to Waterhaven Place, most of which he spent working in casinos, where high standards, great service, and attention to detail were part of everyday life. Now, he's excited to bring that same level of care and professionalism into the heart of our home.

This is Jacco’s first time working in a care setting, and he’s genuinely proud to be part of a team that puts people at the centre of everything. For him, hospitality isn’t just about good service—it’s about creating warm, welcoming spaces where residents feel comfortable, respected, and at home.

When he’s not making sure everything runs smoothly at Waterhaven Place, Jacco enjoys following his local team, Worthing FC, and co-hosts a monthly football podcast with two of his mates—a great way to unwind and share a few laughs. Read less

Peta is the Head Housekeeper at Waterhaven Place, where she oversees the housekeeping department to ensure the home maintains the highest standards of cleanliness throughout. From residents' bedrooms and communal spaces to bathrooms and clinical areas, she is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Leading the housekeeping team, Peta manages the day-to-day running of the department, including allocating workloads, creating staff rotas, supporting team development, and ensuring all cleaning schedules are completed efficiently and in line with health and safety regulations. She also carries out regular quality checks and works closely with management, care, maintenance, and other departments to ensure residents' needs are always met.

Peta thoroughly enjoys her role as Head Housekeeper and takes great pride in delivering consistently high standards while helping her team succeed. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact that a clean, well-maintained home has on residents' comfort and well-being every day. Read less