Barchester Hurstwood View

I began my career in the care industry in 1997, working in a small private care home for 17 years, which I enjoyed every day. I provided individualised care, support, social interaction, comfort & compassion to residents.

In 2003, I decided to study Nursing at Brighton University, as it had been my ambition since an early age. I continued to work at the care home during evenings & weekends, throughout my training and received my nursing qualification in 2006. Becoming a nurse gave me such fulfilment, along with a great responsibility, which made me extremely proud of what I do.

I joined Hurstwood View in 2012, and that is where my journey at Barchester began.
I love to spend time with my family & friends, and I also enjoy travelling. I played football for 15 years in a women’s team, but I’ve hung the boots up now!

My name is Esther Onwuka, and I joined Hurstwood View in April 2025 as Deputy Manager.

From a young age, I have always had a strong passion for caring for others, which inspired me to pursue a degree in Nursing in India. Over the course of my 4-year training, I became deeply committed to the belief that providing care and support to people is one of the most fulfilling and meaningful roles in life.

Since qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2016, I have gained valuable experience working in Nigeria before relocating to England during the pandemic. I spent 5 rewarding years at a nursing home in Uckfield, where I progressed from Nurse to Deputy Manager. That experience helped shape my approach to leadership and deepened my commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

I am always striving to grow both personally and professionally. This drive has recently led me to complete a Master’s degree in Public Health, and I plan to pursue a PhD in the near future. My ultimate goal is to make a positive, lasting impact within my workplace, my community, and the wider world.

At Hurstwood View, my role is to support our residents, their families, and our dedicated team to ensure we consistently deliver the highest standards of care. My aim is to help create an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and at home.

If you visit us, you will likely see me walking around with a big smile, and I look forward to welcoming you in person.

Hi, my name is Cathryn, and I joined the team at Hurstwood View in August 2017 as the Administrator.

I have worked in care home administration since 2002 and have since gained an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.

My role includes managing the financial systems in the home, HR, enquiry management and working closely with the General Manager. My favourite part of the role is interacting with residents and their families. 

Hi, My name is Akhil and I am the Clinical Lead here at Hurstwood View. I work on our nursing floor and ensure all residents receive the best care and support from myself and the team.

I’m Lisa, Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View. I’ve been working at Hurstwood View in varying departments since 2017, shortly after the birth of my second child.
With a strong background in Marketing, events, and community engagement - Activities is a great fit for me! I love arranging events and making a difference to our residents’ day. I’ve never danced so much since working here, no day is ever the same, and we really do have so much fun!

Hi. My name is Karen, and I am the Head Chef here at Hurstwood View.

 I have been working in the catering industry since I was 17 years old and have been working at Hurstwood View since it opened in 2012. I simply adore cooking and love to experiment with various flavours. I love my job at Hurstwood View and it’s a privilege to meet and work with so many different people. But what I love most is when people tell me they enjoy my food!

Being Scottish I am very fond of traditional Scottish dishes which when I am cooking, love to add a different twist. I am very fortunate to live in East Sussex with my husband and daughter. Sussex is a beautiful country with many interesting and historical places to visit. I love my job at Hurstwood View and in particular it's a privilege to meet and work with so many interesting residents. But what I love most is when people tell me they enjoy my food!

Hi, I am Wayne, the Senior Maintenance Manager.

I started with the company back in 2015. I am enjoying my role; there is always lots to do and no day is the same.

I also support our local maintenance managers with any help and advice they might need. 

Hi, my name is Demi and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2019.

I first joined Hurstwood View as a trainee care practitioner. I am now working as a Care practitioner and have recently started a degree with the university of Derby for Advanced Care Practitioner. My next step will be a Nursing Degree. As a care practitioner I work closely with the General Manager, Registered Nurses, and Senior Carers to ensure that all our resident’s needs are being met and to a high standard.

I am very passionate about my job at Hurstwood View and I always ensure my work is completed to a high standard. At Hurstwood View we all take great pride in ensuring that our residents are well looked after, we spend time getting to know our residents and their relatives on a personal basis to enable us to care for them all in a person-centred way and respecting their individuality. At Hurstwood View we have a great support network from our General Manager – Kirsty and Barchester in general, Barchester has great progression opportunities within all departments, and they always encourage staff to progress within their career. At Hurstwood View our staff are friendly and welcoming people who are more like family than staff.

I have worked for Hurstwood View for 2yrs.

I enjoy being front of desk greeting the residents and families that join us here at Hurstwood View. I love being part of a friendly and devoted team of dedicated work colleagues.

My name is Lisa and I’m an Activities Coordinator here at Hurstwood View. I joined the team towards the end of 2021.

A hairdresser and barber by trade, during lockdown I decided to make a career change.

I love working with our residents making a difference to their daily routine. In Activities, no day is ever the same, it really is such a varied role, which I really enjoy.

My name is Cat and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2019.

I have tried my hand at many departments including Housekeeping, kitchen and Caring until I progressed to head of housekeeping in 2021. I take much pride in my job and I always ensure my work is completed to a high standard. I always ensure our residents have a clean, comfortable, and happy environment to live in. The most important part of my job role is ensuring I keep the home as homely as possible to help the residents to feel at home.

I love working with my colleagues from all departments as I feel we are a great team with a loving and caring atmosphere to be proud of.

My name is Keighly and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2013, my job role is a Team Leader.

I have been working within the memory lane community for the last 8 years, I pride myself in caring for those in need and providing individualised care for all of our residents. My job role includes ensuring all staff are up to date with all changes and working alongside management ensuring the whole home is run to a high standard ensuring all of the residents needs are being met

Hi, my name is Zoe and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2013.

I started my career in the kitchen department then changed into a care assistant role. I have gradually worked my way up and I am now the head of unit for memory lane. I love working on memory lane and supporting our residents who are living with Dementia, in my role I take responsibility for ensuring that all our residents needs are met in the most suitable way for them. We take pride in person centred care and we value each residents differences. I always ensure that the staff working within the memory lane community are up to date with any recent changes and I also ensure that relatives are kept up to date with their loved ones ever changing needs.

At Hurstwood View we have a great team ethic, and the staff feel more like a big family rather than colleagues.

My Name is Lorraine, and I am a Hostess working at Hurstwood view.

My job involves serving breakfast to the residents and setting the tables ready for their meals. I really enjoy my job and love having a morning catch up with the residents.

Hi, my name is Kiki, and I am a Care assistant here at Hurstwood View.

My role includes supporting the residents with there day to day needs and improving their quality of life as much as possible. I support the seniors with leading the unit, most often Memory Lane.

I like spending my time with the residents and keeping relatives up to date with their loved ones.

My name is Paige, and I am a Care Assistant at Hurstwood View. I have been working at Hurstwood View since 2018.

I really enjoy supporting our residents to live a happy and fulfilled life, you will often find me singing, joking and laughing a lot. Hurstwood View has such a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very good at making light in difficult situations. I can mostly be found with the Karaoke machine singing into the microphone in a room full of residents.

Hi, My name is Katrina and I am a Care Assistant at Hurstwood View.

I work mostly within the Memory Lane community at Hurstwood View and I love supporting the residents who are living with Dementia

I have recently completed my medication training and I am in the process of completing my NVQ level 3. One of my favourite things about working at Hurstwood View is the progression opportunities that are available.

Hi, my name is Adam and I work at Hurstwood View as a care Assistant. I have worked at Hurstwood View since January 2023.

I really enjoy my job and love being able to support the residents with their individual needs. At Hurstwood View the support network is fantastic and we are very lucky to have such supportive management who always go out of their way to ensure all the residents are cared for in the best way possible.

My name is Becky and I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2014.

I work as a Care Assistant and support the residents with all of their day-to-day needs. I love getting to know the residents and ensuring that they have the best quality of life possible.

At Hurstwood View we are all like one big family and we have a whole home approach for everything.

Hi, my name is Georgie and I work at Hurstwood View as a Care Assistant. I have worked at Hurstwood View since 2014.

I really enjoy working in the care home and knowing that I have made a difference in the resident's lives. We all spend a lot of time getting to know the residents on a personal basis so that we can support them in the best way possible.

My name is Saina, and I am a night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View. I have been working at Hurstwood View since February 2023.

I really enjoy working here, we have great management and awesome team support. I love supporting residents with their daily needs and helping them to settle for the night.

My name is Raj, and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View.

I am very passionate about my role and I like to support my residents to live a fulfilled life. I have been at Hurstwood View since 2021 and I really enjoy working with my amazing, organised team.

We have the most amazing and supportive management; it really is a pleasure to work at Hurstwood View.

Hi, my name is Taisir and I am a care Assistant here at Hurstwood View working nightshifts.

I love working with such an incredible team within a great atmosphere, During the night my team and I will be present to ensure the residents are taken care of and have everything they need.

My name is Ugo and I am a Night Care Assistant here at Hurstwood View.

In my job role I make sure my residents are taken care of with all aspects of their needs. I love what I do as a care assistant as it gives me an opportunity to serve humanity.

One of my favourite things about Hurstwood View is the awesome management team and the hardworking colleagues.

I am Sathish and I have worked at Hurstwood View since December 2022. I am working as a night care assistant.

I started my job without any experience in this field. As the days went by, I began to realise the magnificence of this work I was seeing. I thank God that I have been given the opportunity to help people with their daily life. I am proud to think that by doing this work I am laying up my treasure not on earth but in the kingdom of heaven. I try every day to make myself more experienced for this job and do it wholeheartedly.

My name is Carmen and I have worked at Hurstwood View for a few Years now.

I first joined as a Care Assistant but have recently changed over to the Kitchen department and I am now working as a Kitchen Assistant.

I really enjoy my job working alongside the Chefs and supporting the residents with their different needs and preferences.

My Name is Dawn, and I am one of the Housekeeping assistants at Hurstwood View.

My job involves keeping the home clean and presentable. I really enjoy my job and having a chat with the residents and reminiscing with them whilst I clean their rooms.

Hi, My name is Faye and I am one of the Housekeeping assistants working at Hurstwood View.

My role includes keeping the home clean and well maintained and keeping the laundry up to date, I love my job and especially enjoy having the interaction with the residents.