Knowle Gate Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Hello, my name is Victoria I am the Home Manager here at Knowle Gate.

I have such a varied role here from overseeing the general day-to-day activities to popping to the shop to buy the fabulous staff here treats.

I bring 22 years of care experience, where I started as a Care Assistant and progressed onto Home Management. I have now got 8 years of management experience.

My door is always open if anybody needs me and it's always nice chatting to family and visitors as they arrive.

Hi, my name is Sabina and I am the Deputy Home Manager at Knowle Gate. I first joined Knowle Gate in 2020 as a Care Assistant. I now have 8 years total care experience which is reflected in my work. My role is varied here at Knowle Gate. - one minute I can be assisting on the floors, and the next I can be hosting meetings with family members or staff.

I love what I do, and my door is always open if anybody needs to have a chat.

In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and friends, shopping, trying new restaurants and baking.

Hi, my name is Alexis and I am the administrator at Knowle Gate. My role oversees all of the behind the scenes of our residents and staff. My door is always open if anybody has got any questions.

I joined Knowle Gate in 2025 and I carry 20 years of admin experience. In my spare time, I love walking my dog, doing DIY and gardening.

Hello, my name is Courtney and I am in charge of the sales and marketing here at Knowle Gate. I also bring the community together by arranging events inside and outside the home to bring everybody together.

I love being able to help residents and their families during a time of need, by providing the best level of customer service during a time where they are all entering a new chapter of their lives together.

I feel very fulfilled in my role and I love making a difference to peoples lives.

In my spare time, I love to read fiction and spend time with my friends and family.

I think I have the best job in the world.

Making a difference in our resident's everyday lives is beyond rewarding.

There is such a lovely family atmosphere here which is wonderful for our residents to be part of.

Activities are so important for their well-being.

Hello, my name is Steve and I am in charge of maintenance.
No two days are the same here, always lots of little ways I can help.

I enjoy problem-solving and making everything right for our residents.

I have got 5 years of maintenance experience and I also have a background in the forces. In my spare time, I like to play Hockey.

Hi, my name is Manpreet and I am the head housekeeper at Knowle Gate. I ensure that our wonderful home stays clean and tidy and I also manage our laundry. I love being able to make our residents feel comfortable in their environment and I am always happy to go the extra mile for our residents.

I have been at Knowle Gate since 2017 when I started as a Laundry Assistant. Now, as Head Housekeeper I am so proud of my team for what we accomplish every day.

In my spare time, I am a mother and I love spending time with my family.

Hello, I am Damian and I am the Head Chef at Knowle Gate. I run the kitchen where all of our resident's tasty and nutritious food is prepared and cooked. I love being able to tailor my dishes to our residents needs - whether that is during meal times, or private dining.

I joined Knowle Gate in 2023 and I have got 13 years of chef experience. In my spare time I like to play the piano.