Barchester Elm Bank Care Home

Staff

Mrs Jo Bishop

Administrator

I have been working as an administrator in care homes for 7 years and really enjoy the environment, getting to know the residents and helping to make their quality of life in their later years the best it can be. In my spare time I enjoy travel (I have family in Ibiza), reading and my grandchildren but my biggest passion is motorcycling and motorsport. I have my own motorbike and ride with a group of friends who attend events and raise money for the Air Ambulance. I love watching Formula 1 and British Superbikes and attend race meetings when funds allow.

Mrs Jo Bishop

Administrator

I have been working as an administrator in care homes for 7 years and really enjoy the environment, getting to know the residents and helping to make their quality of life in their later years the best it can be. In my spare time I enjoy travel (I have family in Ibiza), reading and my grandchildren but my biggest passion is motorcycling and motorsport. I have my own motorbike and ride with a group of friends who attend events and raise money for the Air Ambulance. I love watching Formula 1 and British Superbikes and attend race meetings when funds allow.

Mrs Jayne Burgess

Deputy Manager

Hello my name is Jayne and I am one of two Deputy Managers at Elm Bank. I started my career in Care at the age of 25 starting as a Carer and progressed to Senior Carer, Head of Care and then as Deputy Manager. I first worked at Elm Bank in 2013 and left in 2015 to pursue another opportunity but returned back to Elm Bank in 2017 as I really missed the wonderful environment, my colleagues and of course our lovely residents. I really enjoy working on the units supporting our residents to live a fulfilled life and also supporting our care staff who do a fantastic job. Working with residents living with Dementia is my passion and I really enjoying making a difference to their day and seeing happy faces brings a smile to my face.

Mrs Jayne Burgess

Deputy Manager

Hello my name is Jayne and I am one of two Deputy Managers at Elm Bank. I started my career in Care at the age of 25 starting as a Carer and progressed to Senior Carer, Head of Care and then as Deputy Manager. I first worked at Elm Bank in 2013 and left in 2015 to pursue another opportunity but returned back to Elm Bank in 2017 as I really missed the wonderful environment, my colleagues and of course our lovely residents. I really enjoy working on the units supporting our residents to live a fulfilled life and also supporting our care staff who do a fantastic job. Working with residents living with Dementia is my passion and I really enjoying making a difference to their day and seeing happy faces brings a smile to my face.

Mrs Isabel Carlisle

Customer Relations

My name is Isabel Carlisle, I have been working at Elm Bank Care Home for nearly 9 years, I am the Customer Liaison for Elm Bank supporting with enquiries, show rounds, show rooms and dealing with any visitors that come in to the home. I also liaise with the local community and community projects to showcase Elm Bank and the wonderful work we do. Elm Bank does lots of activities every day and it’s always lovely seeing people from our community joining us whenever they can, our door is always open. I can also organise for you to use our space for group sessions if you need to. Feel free to pop in and have a chat with a friendly face as I enjoy meeting people and am always proud to show anybody around Elm bank, every day is different.

Mrs Isabel Carlisle

Customer Relations

My name is Isabel Carlisle, I have been working at Elm Bank Care Home for nearly 9 years, I am the Customer Liaison for Elm Bank supporting with enquiries, show rounds, show rooms and dealing with any visitors that come in to the home. I also liaise with the local community and community projects to showcase Elm Bank and the wonderful work we do. Elm Bank does lots of activities every day and it’s always lovely seeing people from our community joining us whenever they can, our door is always open. I can also organise for you to use our space for group sessions if you need to. Feel free to pop in and have a chat with a friendly face as I enjoy meeting people and am always proud to show anybody around Elm bank, every day is different.

Miss Sonia Connelly

Head Chef

Hello I’m Sonia and I am the Head Chef at Elm Bank. I gained my level 1 & 2 Catering and Hospitality Diploma in 2014 and started working at Elm bank as a Kitchen Assistant. In 2015 I progressed to Assistant Chef then Chef in 2016 and Head Chef in 2018. I really enjoy spending time with our residents to discuss what their favourite foods are and then providing excellent standards of high quality fresh food. I love making cakes (especially for their birthdays) and our residents always look forward to our afternoon tea with freshly made home made cakes.

Miss Sonia Connelly

Head Chef

Hello I’m Sonia and I am the Head Chef at Elm Bank. I gained my level 1 & 2 Catering and Hospitality Diploma in 2014 and started working at Elm bank as a Kitchen Assistant. In 2015 I progressed to Assistant Chef then Chef in 2016 and Head Chef in 2018. I really enjoy spending time with our residents to discuss what their favourite foods are and then providing excellent standards of high quality fresh food. I love making cakes (especially for their birthdays) and our residents always look forward to our afternoon tea with freshly made home made cakes.

Ms Becky Newton

Deputy Manager

Hello my name is Becky, I am a kind, patient and caring woman who has very strong work ethics. I started working in the healthcare sector when I was 18 years old as a Healthcare Assistant caring for older people with very complex and challenging mental health. I soon realised very quickly that my passion was to support, help and care for people with dementia. 16 year later I have progress in my career and now work as a Deputy Manager at Elm Bank Care Home which I recently joined the team in January 2020.

Ms Becky Newton

Deputy Manager

Hello my name is Becky, I am a kind, patient and caring woman who has very strong work ethics. I started working in the healthcare sector when I was 18 years old as a Healthcare Assistant caring for older people with very complex and challenging mental health. I soon realised very quickly that my passion was to support, help and care for people with dementia. 16 year later I have progress in my career and now work as a Deputy Manager at Elm Bank Care Home which I recently joined the team in January 2020.

Mr Mitch Taylor

Head of Maintenance

Hello I’m Mitch on the left and I am the Head Maintenance Man I’ve been at Elm Bank since 2013, I first started as a kitchen Assistant then moved to the maintenance team and in 2015 I was promoted to Head of Maintenence. I really enjoy my job and making sure our residents live in a safe and comfortable environment

Mr Mitch Taylor

Head of Maintenance

Hello I’m Mitch on the left and I am the Head Maintenance Man I’ve been at Elm Bank since 2013, I first started as a kitchen Assistant then moved to the maintenance team and in 2015 I was promoted to Head of Maintenence. I really enjoy my job and making sure our residents live in a safe and comfortable environment

Facilities

• Accepting new clients (yes)
• Accepting referrals from Local Authority(s) (yes)
• Accepting self-funded clients (yes)
• Emergency care (yes)
• Respite care (yes)
• Emergency call systems (yes)
• Rooms with full en-suite bathroom (yes)
• Shared rooms available for couples (yes)
• TV and telephone point in resident rooms (yes)
• Access to kitchen facilities (yes)
• Disabled access throughout the home and gardens (yes)
• Gardens or secure outside space (yes)
• Good access to public transport links (yes)
• Recreation room (yes)
• Secure access to the building (yes)
• Transport available at the home (yes)
• A place of worship or visiting clergy (yes)
• Daily activities and entertainment (yes)
• Internet access (yes)
• On-site hairdressing (yes)
• Residents may retain own GP (yes)
• Scheduled GP rounds (yes)
• Special diets (yes)