Floryn House Care Home

Valentin Joita is our devoted Home Manager, bringing with him more than a decade of experience in Health and Social Care. Throughout his career, he has worked across a variety of care settings, building a wealth of knowledge in nursing, dementia care and care home management. His wide range of qualifications reflects his commitment to professional growth, ensuring he is always equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.

His dedication has been recognised nationally and regionally through several prestigious accolades, including:

- CCG Nurse of the Year 2023 – celebrating his outstanding clinical skills and commitment to person-centred care.

- Regional Finalist, Nurse of the Year – Great British Care Awards 2024 – acknowledging his leadership and contribution to raising care standards in the region.

- National Finalist, Stars of Social Care in Dementia Care 2024 – honouring his specialist knowledge and innovative approach to supporting people living with dementia.

Raz is an experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in the healthcare sector, specialising in implementing person-centred care plans that prioritise dignity, empathy and individual needs. He is deeply committed to continuous improvement and is passionate about fostering collaborative, supportive environments for both patients and colleagues. He was also a finalist in the National Care Awards for Best Registered Nurse.

Mobin is a dedicated Registered Nurse at Floryn House Care Home

Sarah brings with her 20 years of experience as a Medical Sales Manager, working closely with NHS healthcare professionals to support both clinicians and their patients. Throughout her career, she has helped provide products that promote improved quality of life and patient well-being.

Stuart has worked in catering for over 18 years, 16 of those years within care homes and is most passionate about the dining experience that our residents will be able to enjoy.

Whether choosing to eat in our beautifully designed dining rooms or preferring in-room dining, Stuart will work alongside our residents to offer a menu that encompasses their favourite dishes as well as some additional flavours and cultures. One thing you can guarantee is that they'll always be home-baked biscuits and cakes for our residents and their loved ones to enjoy!

Lisa has worked in care homes for 6 years, starting as a kitchen assistant, but is now working as a second chef. Lisa particularly enjoys cooking and baking treats for the residents to enjoy in our cafe or wherever they feel most comfortable.

Grant joined us in July 2025 as a Kitchen Assistant at Floryn House. It is his first time working in a care home, but he loves working alongside our head chef to provide a menu full of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents.

Joyce has joined our team as our Head Housekeeper and has over 20 years of experience with her. With an eye for detail and a fun and bubbly personality, Joyce takes great pride in ensuring that our beautiful home sparkles and that the highest standards of cleanliness are upheld in our resident’s homes.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered General Nurse with a deep commitment to providing exceptional care. With over 10 years of experience, I have developed a strong expertise in geriatric nursing, palliative care, and Dementia well-being. My approach is centred on treating each resident with dignity and respect.

I am constantly striving to improve my skills and knowledge through ongoing education and training. My dedication to nursing extends beyond clinical duties, as I aim to be a source of comfort and reassurance for those in my care. I am honoured to work at Floryn House, where I can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families.

Claire is a registered nurse and joined our team in February 2025. She has been a nurse for 43 years, with 30 of them being in care homes in Oxfordshire. A lot of her experience comes from working with those living with dementia, and she has a true passion for looking after older adults.

Denma began her career in a salon, where she trained and qualified as a Senior Hair Stylist before discovering her passion for caregiving. Over the years, she gained experience in various settings, including care homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, and domiciliary care. In 2019, she earned my qualification as a Registered Nursing Associate, completing a two-year program alongside full-time work before a top-up degree and proudly became a fully qualified Registered Nurse. She loves being part of the Floryn House family and goes above and beyond to ensure our residents are supported around the clock.

Sofia is one of our exceptional registered nurses and is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring that our team is motivated and equipped to deliver excellent patient care.

She has been driven by a passion for helping others and a commitment to professional growth.

Leasa has devoted her career to caring for others, supporting patients and residents within the community, hospital environments, and through remote care services. She is deeply passionate about supporting individuals of all ages, helping them maintain continuity of care and achieve the best possible quality of life.

Jade is one of our team leaders at Floryn House and has been working in health care for 9 years. She loves making a difference to the lives of our residents and couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else.

Caroline is a compassionate and dedicated carer with over 4 years of experience, providing high-quality care to individuals. Her journey in caregiving began after finishing my diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. She started working in the community with a deep desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Over the years, she has had the privilege of supporting those living with diverse needs, including elderly care, dementia care, disability, palliative and autistic care.

I have been working in health and social care since I was 18. I am very passionate about the care industry and making a difference in someone’s life. I’m a great believer in teamwork, as this brings the best results for our residents. I have a willingness to improve my knowledge and hope to complete my Level 3 diploma in health and social care.

I have enjoyed dedicating 6 years of my life to caring for those who need it. I started my career in care as a support worker, looking after adults with learning difficulties. After my Nanny passed away in 2021, I decided to make a slight career change and dedicate my time to elderly care. I thrive on creating a positive environment for elderly people and make it my mission to put a smile on their faces, as I believe they deserve to be celebrated for all the service and sacrifices they have made, so I stand here today. It makes me happy to bring a little bit of brightness to their day. My future aspirations are to become a registered nurse at Floryn House.

I have been working in care for just over 4 years, and got into care because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. I love to help people in any way I possibly can; it’s my passion!

Stef is one of our care assistants and has worked in care since she was 18. She truly has a huge passion for it and loves what she does, one of her favourite parts of the job is getting to know our residents as individuals and providing them with the utmost care.

Laura is one of our care assistants here at Floryn House. She has been working in care for many years and loves her job. She particularly enjoys getting to know all of our residents and ensuring they continue to do the things they love.

Ursula is a passionate, experienced care assistant who loves what she does. She takes pride in providing the highest levels of care and always goes the extra mile for those that she supports.

Charlotte is our dedicated and passionate Activities Manager at Floryn House Care Home. She has over 3 years of experience coordinating activities in care homes, and her greatest joy comes from connecting with people and creating meaningful experiences that enrich the lives of our residents. She ensures that she builds strong relationships with residents and their families, making activities both enjoyable and thoughtfully tailored to each individual’s preferences and abilities. From vibrant social gatherings to one-on-one sessions and everyday moments, she focuses on fostering joy, purpose and a sense of community within Floryn House.

Colin joins our team with a wealth of experience in leading award-winning activities at sister care home Ridgeway Rise, after being named Activity Coordinator of the Year at the Regional Great British Care Awards.

Colin is also a passionate baker and gardener, and we look forward to enjoying the results of his talents.

I joined the team in January 2025 as the Maintenance Officer, bringing over 10 years of experience as a maintenance manager in the hospitality sector. I am committed to making the home safe and well-maintained for the residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lynda is a housekeeper at Floryn House and has worked as a housekeeper most of her life. She loves to walk out of a clean and tidy room that has a great smell and strives to ensure our luxury care home is of the highest standards for everybody who resides with us.

Aspazia joins our Housekeeping team, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained from people-centred roles, including her work as a carer, cleaner, and administrator. Her background reflects a strong commitment to supporting others and a thoughtful, or

Kara really enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and relatives. She does her best to keep things running smoothly at the front desk and helps elsewhere wherever she can. She loves getting to know our residents on a personal level, especially their life stories!

Kara really enjoys being the first point of contact for visitors and relatives. She does her best to keep things running smoothly at the front desk and helps elsewhere wherever she can. She loves getting to know our residents on a personal level, especially their life stories!