Barchester Ashchurch View

Hello, my name is Sam, and I am the General Manager here at Ashchurch View. Welcome to our website!

I have gained a wealth of experience within the health and social care sector and I began my nursing career in Guyana (South America) since then I have worked as a registered nurse and midwife. I then moved to the UK in 2004 working as a registered nurse in the NHS and care sector before going onto securing the role of Deputy Home Manager. I joined Barchester in 2022 as Deputy Home Manager here at Ashchurch View and I am now delighted to have been appointed General Manager.

I am passionate about delivering the best support to our residents at Ashchurch View and promoting a person-centred approach to care. 

Hello, I'm Becky the Deputy Manager here at Ashchurch View Care Home.

Being appointed as Deputy Manager has been the highlight of my career so far and I'm really enjoying working in the private care sector.

Before joining Barchester, I worked for the NHS, but have always been drawn back into care of the elderly.

As a Deputy Manager, it is important to be diligent, organised and with a keen eye for detail but be caring and demonstrate the compassion which is imperative to this role. I'm very hard-working, have good interpersonal skills and I'm fully committed to the home and providing best-in-class care.

I'm proud to be working with such a fantastic team who makes a difference each and every day in the resident's lives. I love to see our residents enjoying the activities we put on in the home and it has become my favourite part of my working day. .

I relish supporting the Ashchurch View care team and I'm excited about our care journey where we are pushing to go from 'Good to Outstanding’.

Should you ever wish to talk with me, please don't hesitate to come and find me or pick up the telephone, I'm here to help.

Hello, my name is Rachel, and I’m the Clinical Lead at Ashchurch View Care Home.

I’m passionate about working with the elderly, and I’m focused on providing the best possible care for all our residents.

I enjoy working with such a supportive team here at Ashchurch View and particularly love getting to know our residents, listening to their life stories and creating relationships with their family and friends.

I love interacting with all of the residents, listening to their life stories and creating relationships with their families too.

Hello, my name is Pat and I'm Head of Housekeeping here at Ashchurch View.

I am responsible for cleaning, housekeeping and the all important infection control as well as managing the other members of the Housekeeping Team.

At Ashchurch View we've built a diverse housekeeping team that is dedicated to providing our residents with a clean, organised, and personalised living space. I take immense pride in maintaining the highest cleanliness standards and ensuring that our environment is always impeccable.

Aside from keeping our living space pristine, I love spending time with the residents, often offering them a comforting drink or just some time chatting. My aim is to support both residents and staff in the day-to-day operations of our beautiful home.

Hello, my name is John and I'm delighted to be the Head Chef here at Ashchurch View.

Life before food was all about horses where I lived and breathed everything to do with the racing world. This came to an abrupt end when my horse and the upcoming jump had a 'disagreement'.

After my accident I decided to study food and have been fortunate to take my skills to locations worldwide, adding vibrance and flavour to my knowledge pot.

I joined the Barchester team in 2017 and really enjoy working within the elderly care sector as it's not just about tasty food but also about nutrition and planning a balanced diet for our residents.

It is great getting to know the residents individually and it's a pleasure to work for them as I get to try out new recipes and of course, old favourites. Diet is so important and I thrive at producing nutritious, seasonal, fresh and delicious recipes for our residents I believe this translates into the food I and the kitchen team, serve.

Hello, I’m Nicholas Gambardella, Head of Maintenance at Ashchurch View. I joined Barchester in June 2025, and I’m new to the care environment. However, I have several years of maintenance experience, and I hope to make a positive difference. I’ve found the environment here to be so welcoming and friendly. Meeting the residents and families, from all walks of life and with diverse experiences, has been incredibly enriching. I’m eager to learn from them and contribute to creating a more homely and safe environment for everyone.

Hello, my name is Brendan and I'm the Gardener here at Ashchurch View.

I joined Barchester in 2017 and I’m very passionate about my job as well as enjoying spending time with the residents. I love getting to know them and also involving our residents in gardening activities.

Hello, my name is Anila, and I am part of the nursing team here at Ashchurch View.

Caring for the elderly is such a privilege, and I believe wholeheartedly that respect, dignity, and compassion are vital elements for our job. I love everything about nursing and am passionate about the residents I care for. If the residents are in good health, happy, and well, this makes me feel good. I love to see a resident improving in health and feel that connection with each individual that I care for. Having my residents feel safe, secure and happy is the most important aspect of my role. I have a well-accomplished team, and we work as one, which ensures the care, compassion and well-being we deliver to our residents. I have an excellent relationship with the residents' families, and they enjoy speaking with me about their loved ones.

I'm fortunate to live in Tewkesbury, which I love, with my husband and young son, who keeps me busy when I'm home. I'm very much into arts and crafts and love being able to get involved with our residents and their activities, when I can.

Hello, my name is Amitha and I’m part of the nursing team at Ashchurch View. I am passionate about working with our residents to ensure the best quality of life and care at all times.

Hello, my name is Christine and I'm the second chef at Ashchurch View Care Home. I am committed to ensuring our residents have nutritionally balanced and tasty food of their choice.

Hello, my name is Janet, and I am a Senior Carer here at Ashchurch View. I love supporting residents with their daily needs and life enrichment, and I love working as part of a team to help the residents live to the fullest.

Hello, my name is Eva and I'm a Care Assistant here at Ashchurch View.

I'm so lucky to enjoy my job and love spending time with residents and working with the team to enrich their lives and well-being. Our residents deserve the best care possible and I'm dedicated to learning and providing whatever they need to make them happy and comfortable.

Hello, my name is Nicky and I have worked as a care assistant here at Ashchurch View since it opened in 2012. I love spending time with the residents and looking after their well-being at all times.  

Hello, my name is Tia and I'm a Housekeeping Assistant here at Ashchurch View.

I love being around the residents here as I clean the home and deliver their laundry.

Meet our Resident Ambassador! We are delighted to introduce you to our Resident Ambassador, Mary Callaghan, here at Ashchurch View Care Home in Kettering.

Mary is a valued member of our community, and we are thrilled to have her represent our residents.

As Resident Ambassador, Mary serves as a voice for fellow residents, communicating their wishes, suggestions, and feedback to our staff members. Mary makes such a positive impact in our care home.

Mary is a very social lady who enjoys long walks, socialising and board games- especially Scrabble! Mary is very keen to take up her new role and always offers her help to all staff, residents and especially our General Manager, Sam. Thank you, Mary, our Residents Ambassador.