Barchester Friston House Care Centre

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Staff

We promote and continuously work towards a happy workplace for our staff teams, knowing it is first and foremost a home to the people we care for. 

We recruit the best to ensure we have people who love their job and put the needs of those we care for at the forefront of everything we do.

As part of Barchester Healthcare, we support our staff through a culture of celebration and recognition and provide comprehensive training and development programmes for all roles through the Barchester Business School.

At Barchester we’re proud to be the only care provider listed in the Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work for– an award voted for by staff in 2013 – the fifth time we have been listed!

Click here to meet the staff at our home.

Mr Abin Babu

Chef

I am Abin, the Head Chef here at Friston House. I have enjoyed working as a professional chef for over 10 years and find the care industry a very rewarding environment. I am passionate about cooking with my specialist skill being desserts and pastries.

Mr Abin Babu

Chef

I am Abin, the Head Chef here at Friston House. I have enjoyed working as a professional chef for over 10 years and find the care industry a very rewarding environment. I am passionate about cooking with my specialist skill being desserts and pastries.

Mr Abin Babu

Chef

I am Abin, the Head Chef here at Friston House. I have enjoyed working as a professional chef for over 10 years and find the care industry a very rewarding environment. I am passionate about cooking with my specialist skill being desserts and pastries.

Mrs Denise Burgess

Administration Assistant

I have worked at Friston House for almost 25 years. I am an Administration Assistant, assisting with the day-to-day running of the home and have gained an NVQ 2 whilst working here. I enjoy interacting with both staff and residents on a daily basis, and welcoming visitors into the home on arrival.

Mrs Denise Burgess

Administration Assistant

I have worked at Friston House for almost 25 years. I am an Administration Assistant, assisting with the day-to-day running of the home and have gained an NVQ 2 whilst working here. I enjoy interacting with both staff and residents on a daily basis, and welcoming visitors into the home on arrival.

Mrs Denise Burgess

Administration Assistant

I have worked at Friston House for almost 25 years. I am an Administration Assistant, assisting with the day-to-day running of the home and have gained an NVQ 2 whilst working here. I enjoy interacting with both staff and residents on a daily basis, and welcoming visitors into the home on arrival.

Mr Peter Corbett

Head of Residental Unit

I’m Peter, Head of Residential Unit at Friston House. In my five years here I have been supported to develop both in-house skills and professional qualifications to Level 3 and I am now enjoying the opportunity to support likeminded colleagues in developing our environment and person-centred values.

Mr Peter Corbett

Head of Residental Unit

I’m Peter, Head of Residential Unit at Friston House. In my five years here I have been supported to develop both in-house skills and professional qualifications to Level 3 and I am now enjoying the opportunity to support likeminded colleagues in developing our environment and person-centred values.

Mr Peter Corbett

Head of Residental Unit

I’m Peter, Head of Residential Unit at Friston House. In my five years here I have been supported to develop both in-house skills and professional qualifications to Level 3 and I am now enjoying the opportunity to support likeminded colleagues in developing our environment and person-centred values.

Mrs Karen Grant

Administrator

I have spent the last 23 years within the education system! I have experienced possibly every position within a school. Those positions range from being a Mid-Day Meals Supervisor to a Classroom Mentor to Office Manager and PA to the Executive Principal. I have had some ‘interesting’ days during those years and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Mrs Karen Grant

Administrator

I have spent the last 23 years within the education system! I have experienced possibly every position within a school. Those positions range from being a Mid-Day Meals Supervisor to a Classroom Mentor to Office Manager and PA to the Executive Principal. I have had some ‘interesting’ days during those years and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Mrs Karen Grant

Administrator

I have spent the last 23 years within the education system! I have experienced possibly every position within a school. Those positions range from being a Mid-Day Meals Supervisor to a Classroom Mentor to Office Manager and PA to the Executive Principal. I have had some ‘interesting’ days during those years and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Mrs Tracy Hitchin

Senior Housekeeper

I have worked here at Friston House since 2011 as the Senior Housekeeper. My team support me in keeping Friston House spic and span.

Mrs Tracy Hitchin

Senior Housekeeper

I have worked here at Friston House since 2011 as the Senior Housekeeper. My team support me in keeping Friston House spic and span.

Mrs Tracy Hitchin

Senior Housekeeper

I have worked here at Friston House since 2011 as the Senior Housekeeper. My team support me in keeping Friston House spic and span.

Mr Brian Latter

Head of Maintenance

I’ve spent most of my working life in the building trade. I am a qualified electrician, and I started working at Friston House as the Head of Maintenance in February 2019.

I like a bit of gardening, and have a beautiful fish pond at home. One of my hobbies is photography; I do lots of happy snaps of anything and everything.

Mr Brian Latter

Head of Maintenance

I’ve spent most of my working life in the building trade. I am a qualified electrician, and I started working at Friston House as the Head of Maintenance in February 2019.

I like a bit of gardening, and have a beautiful fish pond at home. One of my hobbies is photography; I do lots of happy snaps of anything and everything.

Mr Brian Latter

Head of Maintenance

I’ve spent most of my working life in the building trade. I am a qualified electrician, and I started working at Friston House as the Head of Maintenance in February 2019.

I like a bit of gardening, and have a beautiful fish pond at home. One of my hobbies is photography; I do lots of happy snaps of anything and everything.

Miss Ruth Mkandawire

Head of Unit Memory Lane

My name is Ruth Mkandawire. I am the Head of Unit of our Memory Lane community. I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2006 and have been working with people living with Dementia since 2008. I love working with the team here at Friston House.

Miss Ruth Mkandawire

Head of Unit Memory Lane

My name is Ruth Mkandawire. I am the Head of Unit of our Memory Lane community. I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2006 and have been working with people living with Dementia since 2008. I love working with the team here at Friston House.

Miss Ruth Mkandawire

Head of Unit Memory Lane

My name is Ruth Mkandawire. I am the Head of Unit of our Memory Lane community. I joined Barchester Healthcare in 2006 and have been working with people living with Dementia since 2008. I love working with the team here at Friston House.

Mrs Mary Oyefeso

General Manager

Hello and welcome to Friston House Care Centre. My name is Mary and I am the Deputy Manager. I joined the team at Friston House in January 2019 as Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead and have worked in the health and social care sector for many years.

Mrs Mary Oyefeso

General Manager

Hello and welcome to Friston House Care Centre. My name is Mary and I am the Deputy Manager. I joined the team at Friston House in January 2019 as Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead and have worked in the health and social care sector for many years.

Mrs Mary Oyefeso

General Manager

Hello and welcome to Friston House Care Centre. My name is Mary and I am the Deputy Manager. I joined the team at Friston House in January 2019 as Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead and have worked in the health and social care sector for many years.

Mrs Ana Pasoi

Head of Elderly Frail

I am the Head of Elderly Frail here at Friston House. I graduated as a nurse back in Romania in 2015, and arrived in the UK in the same year, when I started my nursing career.

I joined Friston House in May 2019. I have a passion for caring for the elderly, and that makes my job so interesting and fulfilling. My aim is to ensure that the residents in my care enjoy the highest standard of care and that they are always comfortable and safe.

Mrs Ana Pasoi

Head of Elderly Frail

I am the Head of Elderly Frail here at Friston House. I graduated as a nurse back in Romania in 2015, and arrived in the UK in the same year, when I started my nursing career.

I joined Friston House in May 2019. I have a passion for caring for the elderly, and that makes my job so interesting and fulfilling. My aim is to ensure that the residents in my care enjoy the highest standard of care and that they are always comfortable and safe.

Mrs Ana Pasoi

Head of Elderly Frail

I am the Head of Elderly Frail here at Friston House. I graduated as a nurse back in Romania in 2015, and arrived in the UK in the same year, when I started my nursing career.

I joined Friston House in May 2019. I have a passion for caring for the elderly, and that makes my job so interesting and fulfilling. My aim is to ensure that the residents in my care enjoy the highest standard of care and that they are always comfortable and safe.

Mrs Jane Scrubby

Senior Lifestyle Coordinator

I have worked in care since 2015, and in activities since 2017. I hold a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and a B Tech Level 3 in Providing Activities in Dementia Care. My hobbies include all crafts, sewing, knitting & crochet, but my passion is art, and my speciality is portraiture

Mrs Jane Scrubby

Senior Lifestyle Coordinator

I have worked in care since 2015, and in activities since 2017. I hold a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and a B Tech Level 3 in Providing Activities in Dementia Care. My hobbies include all crafts, sewing, knitting & crochet, but my passion is art, and my speciality is portraiture

Mrs Jane Scrubby

Senior Lifestyle Coordinator

I have worked in care since 2015, and in activities since 2017. I hold a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and a B Tech Level 3 in Providing Activities in Dementia Care. My hobbies include all crafts, sewing, knitting & crochet, but my passion is art, and my speciality is portraiture

Mrs Sandra Verrell

General Manager

Hi my name is Sandra Verrell and I am the General Manager at Friston house. I have been a Registered Nurse since 1983 and have over 27 year’s experience of working in the care home environment, including more than 17 years as General Manager. I am passionate nurse and a leader who is dedicated to delivering excellent care to our residents through a well-supported, skilled and supported teams. My role as General Manager is to support the team in providing person-centred care and to make sure our residents feel safe and comfortable in their home.

Facilities

• Accepting new clients (yes)
• Accepting referrals from Local Authority(s) (yes)
• Respite care (yes)
• Emergency call systems (yes)
• Pets allowed (yes)
• Rooms with full en-suite bathroom (yes)
• TV and telephone point in resident rooms (yes)
• Access to kitchen facilities (yes)
• Secure access to the building (yes)
• Transport available at the home (yes)
• A place of worship or visiting clergy (yes)
• On-site hairdressing (yes)
• Residents may retain own GP (yes)
• Scheduled GP rounds (yes)
• Special diets (yes)