Barchester Wadhurst Manor

Hello my name is Catalin.

I am the General Manager here at Wadhurst Manor and I look forward to welcoming you into our home.

With over 15 years of experience in the care industry, I began my career as a nurse and have advanced through dedication and unwavering commitment. In 2018, I completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership, equipping me with the skills to lead effectively.

I am dedicated to nurturing, mentoring, and supporting my team to ensure the highest standard of care is provided to our residents, thereby enhancing the reputation of our service. With a hands-on approach, I treat residents with the same care and compassion as I would my own family.

I fully endorse Barchester's inspiring vision of celebrating life by enriching the lives of those in our care, maintaining the highest standards of quality, and fostering new beginnings and futures.

My door is always open, so please feel free to have a chat or enjoy a tea/coffee with me.

I am the deputy manager here at Wadhurst Manor, I have worked in Barchester for 7 years and have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I have recently been working as a peripatetic nurse within our 2 sister homes but in April 2020 I was promoted to Clinical Lead based at Wadhurst Manor. I enjoy working with the team here and supporting them in any way possible. I am very passionate about my job and I need to know my residents are receiving high-quality care.

Hello my name is Mohammed. I am the Home Administrator here at Wadhurst Manor. I have worked for Barchester since 2017. 

I previously worked for another home as an Admin Assistant. I have recently completed my Level 5 NVQ in Management. 

Getting to know the residents and their families, knowing that we are making a positive difference to their loved ones lives is very rewarding.

Hi, my name is Zoe and I am the Activities Lead at Wadhurst Manor.

I used to work with veterans for the Royal British Legion, and as an Art Studio Lead for a wonderful charity that built a village for people with learning disabilities.

I believe in the healing power of art, I feel strongly about building confidence and  the wellness of our residents. My hobbies include Asian art and philosophy, acupuncture, yoga and martial arts. I believe art is a bridge that unites everyone no matter the race, beliefs or religion.

Hi, I am Jo and I am the Head Chef at Wadhurst Manor.
I have been working here since 2011. I am passionate about cooking freshly home-cooked food for our lovely residents. I also enjoy discussing with the residents what meals they would like to have and receive on our seasonal menus.

I have lived in Wadhurst for over 50 years, and I love living in this town, which was voted the best place to live in the UK in 2023.

In my spare time, I like being with my grandchildren and taking my dog out for a walk in the countryside.

Hi, I am Florin the Clinical Lead here at Wadhurst Manor Care Home. I graduated as a registered nurse in 2007. After graduation, I worked previously in an emergency hospital in Romania, I joined at Wadhurst Manor in 2020 as a senior nurse. In 2023, I was promoted to Clinical Lead.

I am passionate about working with people, performing my job role, formulating and implementing nursing care plans, and ensuring that quality person-centred care is delivered in line with associated policy.

Hi, I am Paul the Head of Maintenance at Wadhurst Manor.
I started with the company in 2023. I am enjoying my role and no day is the same. I strive to keep the home environment up to the highest standard possible and to ensure that both residents and staff can enjoy their surroundings safely. During my free time, I like to stay active by cycling and riding my Motorbikes, of which I have three. I am also a beekeeper.

I have two children and four grandchildren. I look forward to assisting you all and helping with any maintenance needs in the home.

Martha has worked in the home initially as a general housekeeper and was then promoted to Head Housekeeper and now spends her time making sure the residents have a pleasant environment to live in.

Hi, my name is Monica and I am a Senior Registered Nurse here at Wadhurst Manor.

I joined the team in June 2017. I qualified as a Nurse back in 2014 and worked for a few smaller companies previously. The team here are lovely to work with and we all have a great relationship.

I am very passionate about my role and our residents are at the heart of everything I do.

Hello, I am Preye I am a Registered Nurse here and have been in this role since December of 2020.

I previously worked in Hospitals and care setting in America so this is a very different experience for me. One I am enjoying very much though. Our residents are just lovely and it is a pleasure caring for them.

I have worked at Wadhurst Manor in many different roles since December 2011.

Before this, I worked as a nurse(RGN), exercise to music and riding instructor and preschool supervisor.

I have 4 lovely children who are now grown up and travelling the world.

My hobbies include visiting my children, singing, dancing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, reading and amateur dramatics.

I find enabling residents to remain active and engaged both physically and mentally is a wonderfully rewarding job. I particularly enjoy working on our memory lane units becoming immersed in their realities, enabling them to live their best lives by concentrating on what they can do not what they can't.

Hello, my name is Alexandra, I am a Care Practitioner. My career in the medical and care fields started with my first training in care in 2016, later on, I decided to further my studies in a field which had long been interested me, this then brought me a diploma as a pharmacy nurse in 2018.

Since then I have realised that I want to further my career in care and so in 2023 I became a care practitioner at Wadhurst Manor, where I have been part of the team since 2020.

Together with the amazing team here I hope to provide the best care to both our residents and their friends and family for many more years.

Hi, my name is Alexandra and I am a Senior Carer at Wadhurst Manor.

I was a carer for 8 years before becoming a Senior Carer which I have been for 5 years.

I love making the residents happy and having a good laugh. I also take great pride in taking care of our residents.

Hi, my name is Jaime, I am a Senior Carer here at Wadhurst Manor. I have been a Carer for 14 years. I am originally from Dorset. I enjoy walking outdoors and listening to music. I am passionate about supporting the residents with the things they love.

I thoroughly enjoy being a Carer and look forward to spending time with the residents. I am here to help and support them with their needs.

I have been a senior carer here for 7 years now. I have had a few different roles, including a support worker. I love my role here & we have a great team.

Hi, my name is Tamsin, I have worked here since 2019. I started my journey as a receptionist and now help run the admin office. I really enjoy my role and all the diversity it brings. I have previously worked as a primary school teacher, this role I equally enjoyed.

Hello my name is Colette and I started as a part-time administration assistant at Wadhurst Manor in November 2020.

You may have seen me on reception if you have visited. I enjoy collaborating with the friendly and hard-working staff teams here in the home to welcome and support our residents and their families. However long their stay with us, it’s a privilege to spend time with such a diverse assortment of interesting and engaging people.

I had not worked in the front line of the care sector before so I appreciate this opportunity to contribute to the delivery of excellent care.

I started working in our sister home back in 2012. I transferred over to Wadhurst Manor in October 2020. My previous role was one of a college lecturer teaching young children painting, decorating and construction. Care is a very different role for me, but one I enjoy immensely. I enjoy making a difference to those that really need it.

Hello I am Jacqueline but everyone calls me Jackie.

I have been working here at Wadhurst Manor since 2015. I started as an agency Carer. I really liked the way the home was run and the ethos behind everything they do.

When a position became available I did not hesitate to apply. The team are great as is the management too. 

Hello, my name is Audrey. I came to Wadhurst Manor in February 2023 for a short stay respite, I returned home, but within a week, I returned and became a permanent resident.

I missed being here, the friendly and helpful staff, the other residents and ability to socialise with everyone.

I can always be found busy doing something to help, or just walking in the gardens.