Barchester Thackeray House Care Home

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 Moses Chanakira

HEAD CHEF

I have been a chef for 21 years and have worked in both commercial and healthcare kitchens. I have worked for Barchester for 4 years. Food is hugely important to our residents and kitchen team and I endeavour to provide a varied seasonal menu of home-cooked dishes, to suit every taste and dietary requirement. I visit residents monthly or more frequently if required, to ensure we are meeting their needs. I also meets with all new residents to find out how I can tickle their taste buds!

Mrs Angela Fuller

Second Chef

Angela has worked at Thackeray House for almost 20 years, bringing her skills in the kitchen assisting the Head Chef.

Mrs Sandra Hamilton

Head of Housekeeping

Sandra joined the team in January 2018, She has wealth of experience from Hospitals and Hotels.

Mr Robin Jagroop

Maintenance Manager

I joined Thackeray House in June 2018, before that I was at Reigate Beaumont which is another Barchester home. I am responsible for keeping the residents and staff in a safe environment. That includes the upkeep of our building and all its facilities. I enjoying meeting the residents and helping them settle in and making their stay as comfortable as responsible.

Mrs Yvonne Mavunga

General Manager

I have been a Registered Manager for over 10 years, working predominantly with older people in both nursing and residential care.

Working in this industry is very rewarding, as it allows me the opportunity to meet a generation that l otherwise wouldn’t have met, and the privilege to hear their life stories.

I also share my story of being a wife and mother of three gorgeous boys and often have anecdotes of being the only female in a house full of boys!

I enjoy what l do and I like for the people l work with to look forward to coming to work, and for the residents to receive high quality care from people that are passionate about what they do.

Mrs Debbie Perry

Registered Nurse

I am from New Zealand and worked there as a nurse for several years before moving to the UK. I thoroughly enjoy my role as a Nurse and my time working at Thackeray House.

Ms Natalia Popa

Activity CoOrdinator

I have worked for Barchester since 2015 as a Healthcare Assistant and progressed to Activity Co-Ordinator in 2017 at Thackeray House.

Mrs Tracy Robertson

Home Administrator

Worked for Barchester Healthcare for nearly 9 years, previously Admin assistant progressed to Home Administrator.

Mrs Carlene Sital-Daley

Senior Health Care Assistant

My name is Carlene and l am a senior care assistant, I started off as a night care assistant which l enjoyed doing but moved to working days in order to experience all aspect of care day and night. I am dedicated to my job and l am an Infection control champion for the home.

Mrs Vali Stallard

Deputy Manager

My name is Vali Stallard and I am the Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead at Barchester Thackeray House. I am a trained Registered Nurse and specialised in caring for the elderly for more than 14 years. I believe strongly in treating people as I would want to be treated and I carry that ethos through the way I manage my team and how I care for residents and support their families. I’m passionate about providing great nursing care and believe that working in a care home environment gives you the time to deliver the very best care, as you build trusting relationships and get to know each resident and their care needs in detail. I also know that, as a team, we become a big part of our resident’s lives and that their happiness is just as important as their health and wellbeing. I lead my team by example, by being open and honest with my residents and their families and by coming to work happy and smiling... though maybe that’s just because I love my job!

Miss Gawain van der Bijl

Admin Assistant

I joined the team at Thackeray house in late 2017. I started working as a care assistant, mainly aiding in activities and in February 2019 I was promoted to Admin Assistant a job role I enjoy.

Miss Gawain van der Bijl

Admin Assistant

I joined the team at Thackeray house in late 2017. I started working as a care assistant, mainly aiding in activities and in February 2019 I was promoted to Admin Assistant a job role I enjoy.

Mrs Sofia Zunda

Registered Nurse

I have worked as Registered Nurse for several years now and enjoy working with the residents and staff here at Thackeray House.

Mrs Sofia Zunda

Registered Nurse

I have worked as Registered Nurse for several years now and enjoy working with the residents and staff here at Thackeray House.

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)