KINGSLEY - Key Persons


Adam Watkins

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I joined Kingsley health care in May 2020. I feel very lucky and fortunate to be given the opportunity to work for kingsley. I come from an administration and payroll back ground which was not challenging enough and spent most days clock watching. The role of administrator in the home is challenging and very much hands on. No day is the same which I really like. I have learnt a lot and been supported throughout my time here at Timperley. I find the role very challenging and enjoyable.

Alexandra Schirliu

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Lead
Alexandra is a qualified biologist and holds a biology degree from Ovidius University in Romania. Alexandra is no stranger to healthcare having spent over five years working as a nurse. Alex also has over ten years of work experience in customer services. Before joining Kingsley Healthcare in 2019, Alexandra worked for a number of diverse organisations including care, fast food and customer services.

Alison Kane

Job Titles:
  • Home Administrator
Maebh McCormack Home Manager After beginning my nursing training in 2006 at Trinity College Dublin. I graduated in 2010 with a BSC Honours Degree in Intellectual Disabilities and began my nursing career at Stewarts Hospital in Dublin. I made the decision to move to the U.K to explore Forensic Mental Health before taking time to travel in 2014. I returned to the UK and had an interest in pursuing care of the elderly and supporting those with palliative needs. I joined Kingsley Healthcare in 2018 as the Deputy Manager, taking on the role of Home Manager at Heron Lodge in 2020. I'm passionate about training, continuous professional development and supporting all the staff who join us at Heron Lodge to further their skills and training. I joined Heron Lodge 2 years ago. I have 20 years' experience in Administration; I also have an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration.

Alison Lake

Job Titles:
  • Senior Support Worker
I started off working for Kingsley in 2013 as a domestic then worked up to head house keeper . Through doing that I became more involved with the residents and was asked if I would consider being a support worker. I then progressed from support worker to a senior. I'm very proud of what I do and I love my job . It's wonderful to go home knowing I have made a difference. Working at Brooke House is like having an extended family.

Amanda Baker

Job Titles:
  • Home Manager
Amanda has been at Oaklands since August 2015. She started as a Support Worker and has worked her way up to Home Manager. Amanda has provided stability in the home, through changes that have taken place over the last few years. Amanda has 5 children and loves spending time with them going to the beach and on picnics, when she is not at work.

Aneta Piatekbator

Job Titles:
  • Senior Admin
My journey in healthcare started in 2014 as support worker and has progress over the years. I am an open-minded, hardworking and driven individual who is always ready and willing to learn new skills with a can-do attitude. I am an adaptive and creative person who is not afraid of a challenge. I am an experienced Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. I am skilled in Mentoring, Customer Service, Coaching and Strategic Planning, with a high degree of initiative. I have a passion for a healthy lifestyle, cooking, baking and gardening. In my free time, I like to read crime books, make my own skincare products and do heavy lifting at a local gym. I joined the Kingsley in June 2019 as the Home Administrator and I have recent been promoted to Senior Administrator.

Angela Martin

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Manager
I qualified as a registered general nurse in 1990 and initially worked for NHS Scotland working in care of the elderly and medicine before moving down to Christchurch. Since moving to Christchurch I have had a varied career which has included working for a local holiday camp running my own surgery for visitors and staff and also working in care homes. I also worked for the NHS for 17 years specialising in surgery. This included vascular, colo-rectal and then day surgery specialising in nurse led discharge. I came to Highcliffe in December 2015 as a full time nurse and it is there that I met Tracey Millar who was the Deputy Manager of the home at that time. It was with Tracey's guidance and support that I progressed into the role of Deputy Manager in May 2016 when she progressed into the role of Home Manager. In June 2020 I was given the opportunity to progress further in my career with Kingsley Healthcare and have now been promoted to the position of Clinical Manager at Highcliffe.

Angie Godden

Job Titles:
  • Activities Co - Ordinator
I originally trained as a hairdresser but eventually found myself working with young people with learning and behavioural difficulties which I found very rewarding, I have worked in a number of different locations as a Support Worker, Domestic and Kitchen Assistant. I joined Kingsleyhealthcare as a Support Worker in 2012 and a little later was asked if I would consider taking on the role as Activities Co-ordinator. I really enjoy this role and feel very privileged to have the opportunity to engage with our residents and ensure that their lives have fulfilment on a daily basis through a range of activities.

Anna Bratyszewska

Job Titles:
  • Administrator at Four Oaks Care Home
  • Home Administrator
Anna is an administrator at Four Oaks Care Home. In this role, Anna manages all aspects of administration, including ordering, invoicing and payroll. She is a qualified economist and holds a diploma from her time spent in education in Poland. Anna is no stranger to administrative work, having spent 14 years working as a deputy manager and carer which taught her the importance of compassion. She also has more than four years of PA experience.

Anneka Cater

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Recruitment Administrator / Logistics and Support Services

Annette Carmody

Annette Carmody Night Senior I continued my education at Queen Elizabeth School of Nursing in Birmingham, qualifying as a registered nurse. I spent time at the Birmingham Children's hospital in the A&E and outpatients department, eventually moving into the care sector in various environments such as day centres and domiciliary care. I have had the opportunity to work around Europe in Greece, France and Cyprus. After returning to Norfolk, I had the opportunity to work at Brooke House with Kingsley Healthcare. I enjoy spending time with the residents, giving the quality of care they deserve and working with a close knit team of support workers.

Barbara Foley

Job Titles:
  • Activities & Wellbeing Coordinator
I am an experienced carer and activities co-ordinator. I have recently moved back to this area from Devon to be nearer to my family. I enjoy sharing many varied activities with the residents. My particular favourites are funny poetry, cooking, gardening and sensory groups. I am excited and proud to be part of Brackley Care Home, it is a beautiful and well equipped Care Home which has family values at its very heart.

Cameron Thayan

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Operations Team

Carol Dwyer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager

Carol Slate

Job Titles:
  • Head of Domestic
I have worked in the hotel business for years. My previous job was at the Best Western Hotel as house keeping manager for 16 years. I felt I needed a new challenge, I applied for the position as domestic manager at Timperley care home. This role is a new challenge without changing completely what I did previously. I find this position very fulfilling.

Charissa Debnam

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Clinical Team

Chathura Kannangara

Job Titles:
  • Digital Marketing Manager

Chris May

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Director of Specialist Services

Damithi Perera

Job Titles:
  • Head of Governance

David Saker

Job Titles:
  • Group Engineering Manager
  • Member of the Property Services Team

Daya Thayan - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the Senior Management Team

Debbie McGovern - COO

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Operations Director

Dennis Gough

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance
I worked at butterworth as maintenance on student properties for 32 years. I was offered a settlement for redundancy to leave. I am a fully qualified decorator also plumbing, joinery and all building experience. I saw the position available at Timperley care. This role has a lot more new challenges for myself.

Dragos Tagarcia

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Manager
I have been a RGN for 17 years, I have worked in a variety of Hospital departments including ICU. I was the Senior Nurse at Heron Lodge for 2 years before becoming the Deputy Home Manager earlier this year.

Eleanor Ayris

Job Titles:
  • Activities Coordinator
Everyone calls me Ellie and I have worked in the care industry for 4 years now. I am over the moon to have the role of Wellbeing Co-Ordinator at this wonderful Care Home. My motto is "treat the residents the way you would want your family to be treated". I like to think outside the box and bring new ideas to the Home to make sure that our residents are fulfilled with many different activities which cater to everyone's wishes and needs.

Eugene Nyamande

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Director of Compliance

Ewan Thayan

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Operations Team

Georgina Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Regional Operations Director

Glory Samuel

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Manager
My career in healthcare began in 2008 as a Support Worker for Kingsley Healthcare, but as the days went on I was interested in taking a higher responsibility as a Senior Support Worker. I took the Senior position in 2016 and I am currently enjoying my duties and responsibilities. I have 12 years' experience of extensive knowledge in all areas of the care industry. I am really happy within my position at Yaxley House.

Gordon Powles

Job Titles:
  • Design and Production Manager

Guiliano Orosz

Job Titles:
  • Chef

Ian Jarvis - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team
  • Member of the Senior Management Team

Ishaka Udayangani


James Guest

Job Titles:
  • Group Information Systems and Security Manager

Jo Pilbrow

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager

Joanne Carlyon-Blanchard

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Executive PA ( CEO )

John Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Property Services Team
  • Portfolio Assets Manager

Jonathan Ellis

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager

Julie Bartman

Job Titles:
  • Domestic Assistant
I have been at Heron Lodge just under a year, I have worked as a Domestic for 35 years. I also have an NVQ Level 2 in Industrial Cleaning.

Julie Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Customer Relationship Manager
I have lived most of my life in South Africa where I gained extensive knowledge in a customer-centric environment within the industry of horseracing. I am thrilled to have joined the amazing team at The Brackley Care Home and to be given the opportunity to utilize my skills to ensure that each person here is treated individually and made to feel as special as possible. I am a people's person who thrives on going the extra mile and nothing will ever be too much trouble, from popping out to the shop to buy a bar of someone's favourite chocolate, just because they feel like it, to trying to make a person's dreams come true. My motto is do everything that you can today as tomorrow is not promised and I aim to make a positive difference to everyone that I encounter. I look forward to getting to know our current residents and to welcoming all future new residents (and their families) to The Brackley Care Home.

Karen Whayman

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I have worked in the healthcare sector for 22 years, 17 years as an Administrator. I started as a Night Care assistant, then as a Housekeeper. I enjoy my job and love working within the Healthcare sector. The job is varied with every day bringing a new challenge. I love the daily interactions with the residents and their families. In my spare time I like to spend time with my family, especially my grandson's Charlie and Kingsley, and travelling to our holiday home in Spain.

Kathy Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Team Leader
I joined Heron Lodge 3 years ago as a Senior Support Worker. I have worked in a variety of different sectors including Senior roles within the Care Industry for over 30 years.

Kean Mason

Job Titles:
  • Nursing Home Manager
Kean is Home Manager at Four Oaks Care Home. In this role, Kean manages a team providing residents with all aspects of holistic care, including general nursing, residential and specialist dementia care. He is a qualified nurse and holds a Nurse Education Degree from Salford University in 2011. Kean is no stranger to healthcare, having spent 21 years as a support worker and then as a registered nurse, which taught him the importance of providing bespoke care to the elderly. He also has more than five years of leadership experience in management roles. Before joining Kingsley Healthcare in 2020, Kean worked for five years in a diverse range of organisations, including both independent companies and large corporations. In this role, Kean was responsible for managing and clinically supporting large teams of many health professionals.

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Leanne Chesney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Recruitment Manager

Lisa Brandon-Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Administrator
I have a very busy role but really enjoy taking time out to sit and have a cup of tea and chat with our residents our bistro is always lively with music and laughter and this is what I particularly enjoy. My door is always open

Lisa Lock

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Head of People

Liz Borrett

Job Titles:
  • Support Worker
I have worked for Kingsley for 2 years now and enjoy my role as Support Worker/Activities Co Ordinator very much. This is my first job in care as previous occupations include retail, buyer, accounts, sales negotiator, child minder and teaching assistant. My role at Brooke House as Activities Co-Ordinator is something I feel very privileged to do. To be able to spend quality time with our residents, to have meaningful conversations to share in their joy as they participate in baking, arts or crafts, pamper sessions, listening to music and numerous other activities it's a real honour.

Louise Cuckow

Job Titles:
  • Activities Coordinator
I enjoy coming to work at Hadleigh, I love spending time with the residents and encouraging them to take part in the varied activities throughout the day. In my free time I love being with my family and going for walks with my dog.

Lukasz Wawrzenczyk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager

Lyn Newby

Job Titles:
  • Housekeeper
Lyn has been a Professional housekeeper for 24 years. She heads a Domestic team of 7 and has been at Oaklands, since October 2019. Lyn is married with two children 1 Granddaughter. In her spare time Lyn reads, watches films and loves all Motorsports.

Maria Knowles

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Payroll Administrator

Maria Trzcinska

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
I have 30 years' experience working hard as a nursing after graduating from Medical College in Poland. I have worked in Care in England for 10 years and been with Kingsley for 8 years, I believe in the support and help the company provides to its employees. I am very proud to be a part of achieving the Gold standard Framework Award for the home.

Marion Southwood

Job Titles:
  • Clinical Lead
Hi, I'm Marion. As the Clinical Lead in Brackley Care Home my role is to ensure that we deliver evidence-based clinical care with professionalism and compassion. I enjoy building relationships with our residents and their relatives to ensure that all the care we deliver reflects each residents individual needs, while achieving the best outcomes. I am passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy supporting team members to develop. I have held senior nursing positions in both acute hospitals and social care settings and I am delighted to be able to utilise the experience gained for the benefit of residents of Brackley Care Home.

Mariusz Ciepielewski

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Member of the Property Services Team

Mark Fleming

Job Titles:
  • Executive Chef
My name is Mark Fleming and I have been in hospitality for 42 years. I spent my first 17 years in hotels in Coventry and then spread my horizons into the Merchant Navy where I spent 2 years on Carnival Cruise Lines. My claim to fame on that jaunt was to cook for Morcambe & Wise, singer Christopher Cross and apparently Doris Day, although I never saw her. We travelled around the Caribbean so I can say that I have been to Barbados - 104 times. My wife and I then took over a Private Members Club in Coventry called the Quadrant Club where the main clientele consisted of barristers and solicitors and we were there for 12 years and after that we were involved in the running of "The Inn at Greatworth". I am really looking forward to looking after everybody here at Brackley Care Home to the very best of my ability.

Martin McGrath

Job Titles:
  • Head Chef
I've been working as a Chef within the care industry for the past 15 years, before that I was lucky enough to work in France and Spain for five years for a UK overseas water sports company. I have always found working in the care setting as a Chef far more rewarding than in a Restaurant or Hotel because you are trying to help make a difference.

Matt Evans

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Manager
I have many years' experience in the maintenance industry where most recently I have been involved doing maintenance work within the hotel industry. I have a great affiliation with the older generation and being able to combine my work with spending time with the elderly is very rewarding. Working at Brackley Care Home is a pleasure as the Home is lovely and it is a joy to see and interact with the residents on a daily basis. My role is to ensure that the residents' home is a safe, well maintained environment and that it is kept running as smoothly as possible at all times.

Matt Herring

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team
  • Head of Corporate Finance

Matthew Capps

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team
  • Head of Finance for Developments and Acquisitions

Matty McIrvine

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team
  • Trainee Accountant

Moira Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Registered Manager
My Career in adult social care began in 2002 after a long career in retail. My journey began as a domestic support worker which then progressed to a night support worker in a dementia / residential setting. From night support I was then promoted to a care team manager, continuing my career to a deputy manager. I then joined The Queen Charlotte with Kingsley Healthcare as a care co-ordinator. I then began a new journey as the deputy manager and then onto Interim Home Manager. Along my career path I have met many inspirational people who have driven my motivation to help others live a comfortable and happy life within their care home setting.

Muj Malik - Chief Investment Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Investment Officer
  • Member of the Senior Management Team

Nicola Mantripp

Job Titles:
  • Group Financial Controller
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team

Nicola Pollard

Job Titles:
  • Care Home Advisor

Nicola Wagster

Job Titles:
  • Head Housekeeper
Nicola is Head Housekeeper at Four Oaks Care Home. In this role, she leads a team providing care and home cleanliness, focussing on all aspects of infection control, audits, and fire and safety policies. She has an NVQ 2 qualification from City & Guilds and has spent over ten years in the industry. Her experience as a room attendant and supervisor has taught Nicola the importance of focussing on the attention to detail.

Norma Whibley

Job Titles:
  • Nurse
I have been at Heron Lodge just under a year, I have been an RGN for 42 years and have been a Nurse Manager for 20 years.

Pauline Parker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager

Peter Vano

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance
My name is Peter Vano and I have worked in care in the maintenance team for about 6 years. I really enjoy working in this environment as each day is different and I enjoy helping out in other areas when we are in need. I also reach out to the community and various companies to donate things for raffles for the home. Outside of work I enjoy music, movies, long walks and love go away to Gran Canaria as often as I can.

Sally Dixon

Job Titles:
  • Family Liaison Officer
My career has been varied including working in Education as well as within the Care Sector. I have worked within domiciliary care and had my own business providing help and Care to the elderly when I first moved down to Dorset from Surrey. I joined Kingsley Healthcare originally in 2013/14 as an Administrator to the home and enjoyed being part of a team that helped to make residents comfortable and looked after til the end. I have also managed a Lodge for Independent Living for Retirement and enjoyed making a difference to them also, but my love was to return to the home that I loved being part off. I absolutely love my role within the Home, and have a wonderful relationship with the Families and Residents as well as the staff and Management, I feel very privileged to be part of this wonderful home.

Sarah Ferguson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Director Group Legal & Corporate

Sheena Croston

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Group Commissioning Director
  • Registered General Nurse
Sheena, a registered general nurse with more than 30 years' experience, said: "In my first months in my new role, I have started the way I intend to carry on - building close relationships with schools, colleges and all kinds of groups. "I am determined to place Brackley Care Home at the heart of everything going on locally. It's so important for residents to maintain strong ties with their local community. "Our residents will become a familiar sight on trips out to shops, pubs and places of interest and we will be inviting lots of people into the home, including school pupils and college students for inter-generational activities. I am very proud to be a Dementia Champion and an ambassador for Dementia Carers Count." Mrs Croston brings to her new role the confidence and experience acquired from being the commissioning manager of two other luxury care homes, near Bedford and in High Wycombe.

Stephen John

Job Titles:
  • Support Worker
I have 11 years' experience within the care industry. I came to Heron Lodge nursing home just over a year ago.

Stephen Pullinger

Job Titles:
  • Marketing and Customer Relations Director

Sumi Thayan - COO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Operations Director

Suranga Dissanayake

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Finance and Treasury Team
  • Financial Controller - Revenue & Head Office

Susan Child

Job Titles:
  • Trainee Operations Manager

Tanti Jockers

Job Titles:
  • Hospitality Manager
I love my Job at Hadleigh, it is nice to see residents happy, and to help bring joy to their day. Growing up in a blended family in Indonesia it was always part of our culture to look after each other. I feel truly blessed that I am able to do my job with a sincere heart and truly feel I am making a difference.

Teresa Quantrill

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Head of Facilities ( Kingsley House )

Tia Lee

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Manager
I have worked with the elder generation, particularly in the dementia environment for most of my nursing career. It is such a rewarding Job knowing you have made even the smallest of difference to our residents day at Hadleigh. I enjoy supporting the staff and being part of the Hadleigh Family. In my free time I enjoy meeting up with my "nerdy" friends, and spoiling my 2 ex racing Greyhounds.

Tony Young

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance
Tony Young - Maintenance. I have been maintenance here at Heron Lodge nursing home for the past 5 years.

Tracey Millar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Operations Team
  • Operations Manager
  • Home Manager
I started my career as a secretary for Lloyds Bank in 1981 and became a PA for the Business Banking Managers. The Business Banking department relocated to Poole in 2007 and I decided it was time for a change because of the travelling. An advertisement for an part time administrator/Activities person at Highcliffe Nursing Home caught my eye and I have never looked back. The company have supported me to progress in my career from Administrator to Business Manager, Deputy Manager, Registered Manager at Highcliffe now including Operations Manager for the South. I love being around and supporting elderly people as I had such a close relationship with my grandparents that I thought this was the job for me and it is. I am passionate that we provide the best care, lots of laugh and fun which we do our very best to provide.

Vincent Harber

Job Titles:
  • Executive Chef
I am a food service professional and culinary arts student with an extensive knowledge of high-end ingredients and food and wine pairings. As a confident, innovative Executive Chef with 30 years' experience in the restaurant and contract industry, I have always shown an ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining my menus, kitchen and staff to provide an exceptional all-round dining experience of the highest calibre and will always strive to ensure that the residents at Brackley Care Home look forward to every meal that they have.

Vivian Vuchemtigah

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Clinical Team
  • Group Clinical Director / Specialist Services

Wasantha Darshana

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
  • IT and Marketing Director

Woodbridge Lodge

Job Titles:
  • Residential

Zubair Dadabhoy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the HR Team
  • Member of the Senior Management Team
  • Director of Procurement