Barchester Whitewater Place Care Home

Hi, my name is Louise, and I am the General Manager here at Whitewater Place Care Home. Welcome to our website!

I have been working as a General Manager within Barchester for 9 years, and I’m very proud to be managing a new, fantastic and caring team. I worked within the NHS for 14 years and, when I left, I managed a nursing agency that covered the South East of England.

It is my job to ensure we run a caring and safe environment at Whitewater Place. Our beautiful home has everything it needs to give our residents a fabulous experience and equally be an enjoyable home for staff to work in. Natasha, my deputy manager, and I will work closely together to ensure we deliver the best care for our residents.

I look forward to welcoming you into our luxury new care home, so please feel free to pop by. Read less

Hello, my name is Tasha, and I am the Deputy Manager here at Whitewater Place. I have worked in Health and Social care for 14 years. I have always been passionate about person-centred care and have a love for memory care. I have gained level 3 and, most recently, my level 5 in leadership and management. I will be working closely with Louise, our General Manager, and will take leadership in her absence.

I look forward to supporting my wonderful team in ensuring high standards of person-centred care are delivered to our residents, and Barchester's vision and values are implemented in our beautiful new home. If you have any questions, my door is always open. Read less

Hello, my name is Sarb, and I am the Administrator at Whitewater Place. I am delighted to have joined Barchester Healthcare to work in our luxury new care home. I have previously worked for the NHS and in the private healthcare sector. These roles have provided me with strong organisational, communication, and care skills that I am excited to bring to my new position.

I am looking forward to being part of a new team, supporting residents, families and my peers. Being an active part of the local community is really important to us as a home, and I am keen to see this develop.

My door is open, and I look forward to welcoming all our new friends and families to the home.

Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and spending quality time with my family. Read less

Hello, my name is Clare, and I am the Home Services Advisor here at Whitewater Place. My working life has always been people-focused, having spent 20 years as a teacher and leader, primarily in post -16 education. Alongside my teaching career, I have also worked in high-end hospitality, developing a strong commitment to customer service and creating positive experiences for guests.

My journey within the care sector began when I entrusted the care of my own relative to a Barchester care home, where I have since been fortunate to have spent 3 years volunteering. This experience has given me a real appreciation of the difference that kindness and compassionate, person-centred care can make to individuals within our care.

As a Home Services Advisor, I enjoy supporting individuals and families as they explore care options, helping them feel informed, empowered, reassured and confident in making the right choice. Building relationships and ensuring people feel valued and supported is important to me, both personally and professionally.

I am proud to be part of the amazing new team here, and I am incredibly excited to be working in such a beautiful home.

Outside of work, I am an avid gardener and can often be found visiting a garden centre or at Wisley! I also enjoy long walks along the canal with my dog and caring for my chickens. Read less

Hello, my name is Bela, and I am the head housekeeper here at Whitewater Place.

I am excited to be working in such a beautiful home alongside this fantastic team. I bring years of experience in the domestic industry, and I take pride in my work.

Supporting the residents to feel comfortable in their new home will always be my priority.

I look forward to meeting all our new residents and their loved ones. Read less

Hi, my name is Symoun, and I am Head Chef here at Whitewater Place I am passionate about creating fresh, nutritious and comforting meals that residents can enjoy every day. With years of experience in care home catering, many of these within Barchester homes, I believe great food plays an important role in bringing people together and enhancing wellbeing.

I take pride in leading my team, maintaining high standards and creating a welcoming dining experience, where every meal is prepared with care. I am so excited to be part of the Whitewater team and look forward to sharing my food with our residents and guests.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing basketball, travelling and exploring different foods and cultures. I love learning new things and always enjoy a good challenge. Read less

Hello! My name is Sophie, and I’m the Activities Co-ordinator at Whitewater Place. I’ve worked in adult social care since I was 18, beginning as a carer before discovering my passion for creating meaningful lifestyle and wellbeing experiences.

Growing up with a mum who managed care homes inspired my interest in dementia care from an early age, leading me to become a dementia trainer, supporting care teams to help people living with dementia to continue to thrive. I’ve worked across a variety of care settings, and my life enrichment work has been recognised by the University of Worcester and the Surrey Care Awards.

Outside of work, I perform with a local amateur dramatics group and enjoy gardening. Having moved from Staines to Alton in 2025, I’m excited to become part of the local community and look forward to getting to know the people of Odiham and beyond. Read less

i, my name is Jon and I am Head of Maintenance at Whitewater Place. I spent 30 years working in the construction industry and decided upon a new career a few years ago, specialising in maintenance within a care environment. I enjoy utilising my range of skills in the sector and ensuring the safety of the residents and staff within the home. I pride myself on my 'can-do' attitude and enjoy the satisfaction of having done a job well.

Outside of work, I am a keen golfer and play regularly. I also enjoy cycling and am a big motorsports fan.

I am excited to be a part of a new team at Whitewater Place and to be looking after the maintenance of an amazing new home. Read less

Hello, my name is James, and I am the Admin assistant here at Whitewater Place. I am brand new to the care sector, having worked for 30 years in financial services with companies such as Aviva and Prudential. I am very passionate about my career change and moving into care. My mum required care support for many years, and experiencing first-hand the difference that care excellence made to her life gives me real inspiration. I am confident that I bring a wealth of experience to my new role.

I am very excited to have joined Barchester in our brand new care home, and I am very pleased to be part of this wonderful team. You will usually find me at the reception desk, so please stop by and say hello. We are really looking forward to meeting and getting to know all our new residents and their families and friends.

In my spare time, I am very much a sports fan. I have lived locally in Hook for 25 years and like to get out jogging in the local area 2 or 3 times a week, especially on a Sunday. In downtime, watching both cricket and football is my idea of relaxing, often found travelling to watch local teams whenever possible. Read less

Hello, my name is Gwen, and I am originally from Stoke-On-Trent. After losing my Mum and Step-Dad in my early 20’s, I made a decision to embark on a change of career away from the pottery industry, famous in the Stoke area and into the care sector.

I have over 20 years in the care sector, with experience ranging from Mental Health Hospitals to Dementia Day Care, where I ran a series of day care groups.

In my spare time, I love riding my motorbike (Z800) and now have a passion for looking after my many houseplants, which I now seem to be collecting. Read less

My name is Amanda. I first became a carer for the elderly after doing my work experience in a care home.

Family is very important to me, and I had a career break to raise my six children during their younger years. I have also worked in a school environment, but my heart has always been in care. For the past 6 and a half years, I have been back in the sector, starting as a part-time carer and then progressing to acting senior and then full senior for the last 3 years.

I am a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistant with experience delivering high-quality person-centred care. I am committed to supporting individuals with dignity and respect whilst working closely with healthcare professionals for the best outcomes.

Reliable, empathetic and hard-working – I am passionate about making a difference to the lives of those I care for. Read less

Hello, my name is Tiffany, and I have been working in the care sector for around 5 years. Working at Whitewater Place is perfect for me with its location in Odiham, so I can make a difference in the local community where I live.

I originally joined the care sector as a domestic cleaner. I really enjoyed the experience of meeting and creating bonds with the residents as I popped in and out of rooms cleaning and tidying. Chatting about my life and the lives of the people within our care is very rewarding. I find sharing fond memories a very rewarding part of the job.

Moving into a carer role at Whitewater Place has been the perfect career progression. I really enjoy getting to know our residents and having meaningful conversations. I take pride in my work, and I will always be there to support my residents and those under my care. Read less

My name is Kayleigh, and I have been working in healthcare since I was 17.

I am a compassionate, dedicated and hard-working Healthcare Assistant, with a genuine passion for providing high-quality person-centred care. I take pride in supporting individuals with dignity, respect and empathy and ensure individuals feel safe, valued and comfortable. I especially enjoy building trusting relationships with residents and helping to foster a 'family' feeling within the home.

I believe working in healthcare is incredibly rewarding. I have a genuine passion to help others, and this role allows me to make a difference to people’s lives every day. Working in Whitewater Place is perfect in enabling me to maintain high standards of care as part of a exceptional team, continually developing my knowledge and skills. Read less

Hello, my name is Shanti Malla, and I am a Care Assistant at Whitewater Place. I have over 4 years of experience working in the care sector. I hold a Certificate IV in Ageing Support and a Bachelor of Community Services. I enjoy caring for the elderly and helping them feel safe, comfortable and respected.

As a Care Assistant, I believe in treating everybody with kindness, patience and dignity whilst building positive relationships with residents, their families and my team. I take pride in always learning to improve my skills and knowledge.

Outside work, I enjoy shopping, gardening, hiking and travelling to new places. These hobbies help me to relax, stay active and maintain a healthy work/life balance. Read less

Hello, my name is Rahi, and I am from Nepal. I completed my Diploma in Nursing from the College of Medical Science. I have worked hard to build my career in the healthcare sector and continually demonstrate compassion and a strong commitment to providing quality care.

My professional journey began as a care assistant in a care home where I worked with residents with a range of healthcare needs. I supported individuals living with dementia, as well as other conditions including respiratory tract infections and paralysis. This experience strengthened my clinical skills, patience, empathy and person-centred care, as I focused on supporting individuals and their families.

I subsequently progressed to working as a registered nurse in a Nepalese Hospital. This enhanced my clinical knowledge and key skills, including teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Outside work, I enjoy cooking, painting, photography, make-up artistry and reading books. I enjoy expressing my creativity and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

I have great pride in being recognised for my exceptional work and dedication. I look forward to making a difference to the lives of our residents in Whitewater Place. Read less

I was born and raised in Nepal. My family has always been my greatest source of support and encouragement and has taught me the importance of honesty, respect, kindness and hard work.

As part of my education in Nepal, I completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. This has enabled me to develop both academically and personally. My skills include effective communication, teamwork and problem-solving. I am also very proud of my resilience; I never give up.

Every stage of my life has taught me valuable lessons that have shaped my character and prepared me for the future. I believe that success is measured by a willingness to learn, grow and overcome the challenges that present themselves.

In my downtime, I love to explore new places and cook new dishes from across different cultures.

I am very excited to work at Whitewater Place and bring my experience to a beautiful new home. Read less

Hi, my name is Gian Marco, and I am the Second Chef here at Whitewater Place. I have 10 years of experience working in busy restaurants and hotels, where I have developed my skills and passion for preparing and passion for amazing food. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong passion for creating high-quality fresh meals with a particular specialism in Italian cuisine.

I'm so excited to be part of the Whitewater Place team, and I am looking forward to using my culinary skills to make a positive difference to the residents' dining experience.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing football, gaming, watching movies and travelling. Read less

Hello, I am Emma, a Care Assistant here at Whitewater Place. I moved locally at the start of 2026 after growing up in Perth, Australia. I went to university and studied to be a paramedic, but after 18 months on the front line, I decided to move into elderly care, and I absolutely love it.

I am particularly passionate about dementia care, hoping I can make individuals feel safe, valued and understood. I am proud of my experiences within the healthcare sector and have ambitions of becoming a registered nurse.

I am a very friendly and empathetic person; I highly value human connection and being able to make a difference to those around me.

Outside of work, I enjoy anything that involves the ocean, reading, cooking and travelling to new places. I am excited to be a part of the Whitewater Place team and look forward to building long-lasting relationships with residents, families and staff. Read less

Hello, my name is Briana and I am the and the Food and Beverage Assistant at Whitewater Place. Having spent the last 5 years managing a cafe, I decided I wanted a new challenge, and I am enjoying every minute of my role at the home. I love getting to know the residents and their families, and I take pride in my work every day.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends and getting stuck into a really good book. Read less