Barchester Forest Care Home

Mrs Sonia Fairhurst
Mrs Sonia Fairhurst
Mrs Sonia Fairhurst

Staff

Mrs Jennifer Barnes

Staff Nurse

I'm Jen, I'm one of the staff nurses here at Forest Care Home.

I have 30 years worth of nursing experience and I endeavour to deliver outstanding holistic care for our residents and their families.

Mrs Jennifer Barnes

Staff Nurse

I'm Jen, I'm one of the staff nurses here at Forest Care Home.

I have 30 years worth of nursing experience and I endeavour to deliver outstanding holistic care for our residents and their families.

Mrs Jennifer Barnes

Staff Nurse

I'm Jen, I'm one of the staff nurses here at Forest Care Home.

I have 30 years worth of nursing experience and I endeavour to deliver outstanding holistic care for our residents and their families.

Mrs Lynette Bell

Volunteer

Hi, my name is Lynette. I joined Forest Care Home as a volunteer in September 2018. I am so pleased to be giving some of my spare time to the staff residents. I am available to drive our minibus to enable residents to join in with community activities and take regular trips out of the home. I understand the needs for meaningful activities and engaging communication.

Mrs Lynette Bell

Volunteer

Hi, my name is Lynette. I joined Forest Care Home as a volunteer in September 2018. I am so pleased to be giving some of my spare time to the staff residents. I am available to drive our minibus to enable residents to join in with community activities and take regular trips out of the home. I understand the needs for meaningful activities and engaging communication.

Mrs Lynette Bell

Volunteer

Hi, my name is Lynette. I joined Forest Care Home as a volunteer in September 2018. I am so pleased to be giving some of my spare time to the staff residents. I am available to drive our minibus to enable residents to join in with community activities and take regular trips out of the home. I understand the needs for meaningful activities and engaging communication.

Mrs Tania Bridgeman

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Tania I have worked in Forest Care Home since 2015, and I absolutely love my job! Many residents are living with dementia, and this brings us challenges on a daily basis. I look forward to going to work as it's both rewarding and satisfying. I like to go home at the end of my shift knowing that I have looked after them to the best of my ability.

Mrs Tania Bridgeman

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Tania I have worked in Forest Care Home since 2015, and I absolutely love my job! Many residents are living with dementia, and this brings us challenges on a daily basis. I look forward to going to work as it's both rewarding and satisfying. I like to go home at the end of my shift knowing that I have looked after them to the best of my ability.

Mrs Tania Bridgeman

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Tania I have worked in Forest Care Home since 2015, and I absolutely love my job! Many residents are living with dementia, and this brings us challenges on a daily basis. I look forward to going to work as it's both rewarding and satisfying. I like to go home at the end of my shift knowing that I have looked after them to the best of my ability.

Mrs Kerry Burrows

Head Housekeeper

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I have worked as a Housekeeper, Laundry Supervisor and, presently, I am the Head Housekeeper. During my time at Forest Care Home, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience.

I have six members of staff on my team, and we all ensure that our areas of the home are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, so that residents can live in a safe and beautiful environment. We have all built a good relationship with residents and their families, allowing us to feel that we are all part of an even bigger family.

Mrs Kerry Burrows

Head Housekeeper

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I have worked as a Housekeeper, Laundry Supervisor and, presently, I am the Head Housekeeper. During my time at Forest Care Home, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience.

I have six members of staff on my team, and we all ensure that our areas of the home are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, so that residents can live in a safe and beautiful environment. We have all built a good relationship with residents and their families, allowing us to feel that we are all part of an even bigger family.

Mrs Kerry Burrows

Head Housekeeper

Hi, my name is Kerry, and I have worked as a Housekeeper, Laundry Supervisor and, presently, I am the Head Housekeeper. During my time at Forest Care Home, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience.

I have six members of staff on my team, and we all ensure that our areas of the home are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, so that residents can live in a safe and beautiful environment. We have all built a good relationship with residents and their families, allowing us to feel that we are all part of an even bigger family.

Mrs Paula Davidson

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Paula. I started working for Barchester in August 2014. The majority of our residents have Dementia as well as complex needs and challenging behaviour. Every day is a different day working in the care home and it is a job that I love. I make sure that the residents needs are met and always encourage independence and person-centred care.

Mrs Paula Davidson

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Paula. I started working for Barchester in August 2014. The majority of our residents have Dementia as well as complex needs and challenging behaviour. Every day is a different day working in the care home and it is a job that I love. I make sure that the residents needs are met and always encourage independence and person-centred care.

Mrs Paula Davidson

Senior Carer

Hi, my name is Paula. I started working for Barchester in August 2014. The majority of our residents have Dementia as well as complex needs and challenging behaviour. Every day is a different day working in the care home and it is a job that I love. I make sure that the residents needs are met and always encourage independence and person-centred care.

Mrs Sonia Fairhurst

Care Home Manager

I'm Sonia and I have been the Care Home Manager for 2 and a half years but prior to this I was with Barchester for 7 years.

I am an experienced manager and nurse with a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability in the care of people with dementia.

My goal is to ensure we provide a high standard of care that reflects each individuals needs in a safe and homely environment and that all individuals and their families are treated with respect.

Mrs Sonia Fairhurst

Care Home Manager

I'm Sonia and I have been the Care Home Manager for 2 and a half years but prior to this I was with Barchester for 7 years.

I am an experienced manager and nurse with a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability in the care of people with dementia.

My goal is to ensure we provide a high standard of care that reflects each individuals needs in a safe and homely environment and that all individuals and their families are treated with respect.

Mrs Sonia Fairhurst

Care Home Manager

I'm Sonia and I have been the Care Home Manager for 2 and a half years but prior to this I was with Barchester for 7 years.

I am an experienced manager and nurse with a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability in the care of people with dementia.

My goal is to ensure we provide a high standard of care that reflects each individuals needs in a safe and homely environment and that all individuals and their families are treated with respect.

Mrs Claire Harrison

Administrator

Hi, my name is Claire. I started working at Barchester in October 2018 as the Home Administrator. I have worked in the care sector for over 10 years, every day has a different challenge that I have to deal with at Forest Care and there is never a dull moment working here. I am always willing to help with any situation that arises and my door is always open to everyone.

Mrs Claire Harrison

Administrator

Hi, my name is Claire. I started working at Barchester in October 2018 as the Home Administrator. I have worked in the care sector for over 10 years, every day has a different challenge that I have to deal with at Forest Care and there is never a dull moment working here. I am always willing to help with any situation that arises and my door is always open to everyone.

Mrs Claire Harrison

Administrator

Hi, my name is Claire. I started working at Barchester in October 2018 as the Home Administrator. I have worked in the care sector for over 10 years, every day has a different challenge that I have to deal with at Forest Care and there is never a dull moment working here. I am always willing to help with any situation that arises and my door is always open to everyone.

Staff Nurse Anju Jose

Staff Nurse

Anju joined our team at Forest Care Home in 2016. Like all our nurses she is hands on and is loved by all the residents and staff.

Mrs Sue Mumford

Activities CoOrdinator

Hi, my name is Sue and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Forest Care Home. I have worked here since 2016, starting as a Senior Carer and then taking on the role of Activities Coordinator. My aim is to create meaningful activities and events that are person-centered, with the aim of stimulating residents both physically and mentally.

Mrs Sue Mumford

Activities CoOrdinator

Hi, my name is Sue and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Forest Care Home. I have worked here since 2016, starting as a Senior Carer and then taking on the role of Activities Coordinator. My aim is to create meaningful activities and events that are person-centered, with the aim of stimulating residents both physically and mentally.

Mrs Sue Mumford

Activities CoOrdinator

Hi, my name is Sue and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Forest Care Home. I have worked here since 2016, starting as a Senior Carer and then taking on the role of Activities Coordinator. My aim is to create meaningful activities and events that are person-centered, with the aim of stimulating residents both physically and mentally.

Staff Nurse Dawn Newton

Staff Nurse

Dawn joined our team as staff nurse in 2015. She is a hands on nurse who is loved by all the residents and staff.

Staff Nurse Dawn Newton

Staff Nurse

Dawn joined our team as staff nurse in 2015. She is a hands on nurse who is loved by all the residents and staff.

Mrs Lesley Parker

Head Chef

I'm Lesley the Head Chef and head of the hospitality here at Forest Care.

I have recently joined the team and am enjoying providing high quality food for our residents and making sure we are catering to our all their hospitality needs.

Mrs Lesley Parker

Head Chef

I'm Lesley the Head Chef and head of the hospitality here at Forest Care.

I have recently joined the team and am enjoying providing high quality food for our residents and making sure we are catering to our all their hospitality needs.

Mrs Lesley Parker

Head Chef

I'm Lesley the Head Chef and head of the hospitality here at Forest Care.

I have recently joined the team and am enjoying providing high quality food for our residents and making sure we are catering to our all their hospitality needs.

Deputy General Manager Jilu Stephens

Deputy General Manager

Jilu joined Forest Care Home in January 2020. She is not only our Deputy General Manager she is also a registered nurse. She is a great asset to our team.

Deputy General Manager Jilu Stephens

Deputy General Manager

Jilu joined Forest Care Home in January 2020. She is not only our Deputy General Manager she is also a registered nurse. She is a great asset to our team.

Deputy General Manager Jilu Stephens

Deputy General Manager

Jilu joined Forest Care Home in January 2020. She is not only our Deputy General Manager she is also a registered nurse. She is a great asset to our team.

Mr Joshua Stevenson

Head of Maintainence

Hi, my Name is Joshua Stevenson and I have worked for Barchester since 2013, starting off as a Carer before moving into the maintenance department – and I am now Head of Maintenance. There is never a dull moment working for Forest Care Home, and there's always plenty of work to do. The staff and residents are like one big family and I get great job satisfaction in repairing, fixing or creating a lovely living environment for those we support.

Mr Joshua Stevenson

Head of Maintainence

Hi, my Name is Joshua Stevenson and I have worked for Barchester since 2013, starting off as a Carer before moving into the maintenance department – and I am now Head of Maintenance. There is never a dull moment working for Forest Care Home, and there's always plenty of work to do. The staff and residents are like one big family and I get great job satisfaction in repairing, fixing or creating a lovely living environment for those we support.

Mr Joshua Stevenson

Head of Maintainence

Hi, my Name is Joshua Stevenson and I have worked for Barchester since 2013, starting off as a Carer before moving into the maintenance department – and I am now Head of Maintenance. There is never a dull moment working for Forest Care Home, and there's always plenty of work to do. The staff and residents are like one big family and I get great job satisfaction in repairing, fixing or creating a lovely living environment for those we support.