Barchester Westgate 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.

Mrs Ingrid and Sharon

Activities Coordinators

At Westgate House, we have a very dedicated activities team that is led by Ingrid, alongside depicted team member Sharon,

Their role is fundamental to ensuring that residents can live their lives to the fullest at Westgate House. They endeavour to provide a stimulating, creative & varied range of activities & events in the home, which everyone can enjoy, whether they prefer social group engagement or one-to-one interaction.

They enjoy being creative, sharing projects and discussing with residents the kind of activities they'd like to participate in. Both indoor and outdoor activities are offered to cater for all tastes, as well as outings to local places of interest.

Our activities team is committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents, and they like to include and be part of our local community. They try their best to arrange activities that reflect residents' interests and capabilities as best as possible, and they also encourage loved ones to join in as often as they can.

Mr Thomas Albert

Second Chef

Thomas brings a lot of experience and passion to the Westgate family with his cooking techniques. He genuinely cares for every resident at Westgate House nursing Home and you can see that evidence through the food presentation and taste. He makes sure he actions every point made in the nutritional meetings, and residents/family feedbacks. Thomas has a passion and skill of preparing foods of all ethnicity. Thomas is another key member who pushes holistic care at Westgate house Nursing Home.

Mrs Onyinyechi Amadi

Deputy Manager

Onyi is the Deputy Manager at Westgate house Nursing home. Onyi is a Registered mental health nurse with amazing clinical experience and management.

Onyi supports the manager with the running of the home clinically by ensuring person-centred care is embedded at Westgate House Nursing home.

Mr Roger Del Campo

Maintenance

Roger Del Campo

Maintenance Manager

I am responsible for both the practical aspect of the homes upkeep, as well as all the documentation record keeping to fully comply with all aspects of the home maintenance. I am an active part of the home and enjoy developing relationships with contractors to the home as well as the residents for whom I am dedicated to ensuring the home is maintained to our high standards. I have worked at the home in this role for the past 8 years. I am a down to earth and cheerful chappy and I enjoy looking after our pretty gardens.

Mrs Natasha Edwards

Housekeeper

My role is to ensure Westgate House is presented to the exceptional company standards in all areas of the home. My attention to detail and experience in housekeeping is shared within the team I lead and we enjoy adding the finishing touches to make the house a comfortable and inviting home. I enjoy the interaction I have with residents within fulfilling my role and thoroughly embrace the opportunity it allows me to build relationships with them.

Mr Leonard King

Head Chef

Leonard brings a lot of experience and passion to the Westgate family with his cooking techniques. He genuinely cares for every resident at Westgate House nursing Home and you can see that evidence through the food presentation and taste. He makes sure he actions every point made in the nutritional meetings, and residents/family feedbacks. Lenny has a passion and skill of preparing foods of all ethnicity i.e. West Indian, African, Indian, British food etc. He makes sure freshly baked cakes are made daily and makes sure fresh baked cakes are made for every resident for their birthdays. Lenny is one of our key members who pushes holistic care at Westgate house Nursing Home.

Mrs Catherine Ogbogu-Sang

General Manager

Catherine is the General Manager at Westgate House nursing home. She has a vast experience in nursing care and management for over 10 years. She is in charge of both clinical and non-clinical operations of the home.

Catherine strives to ensure Westgate House provides person-centred care by skilled staff to the diverse residents in her home.

Mr Soji Oluwasen

Admin AssistantHome Trainer

Soji is a prime example of the whole home approach at Westgate House Nursing Home team. He started as a carer in 2015 and had an added post as an Admin due to his degree in accounting. Soji has great attention to detail and very supportive with staff. Soji also makes sure all staff are compliant with training. Soji is another priceless member of the Westgate team.

Mrs Valerie Reid

Home Administrator Assistant

Valerie has been a key member of Westgate House Nursing home. She started off as a relative whose family member was being cared for at the home. She loved the culture of the home so much that she decided to become a volunteer at the home before transitioning to being part of one of the dedicated admin team. Valerie adds that unique quality to the Westgate house team by always keeping the residents in the centre of her drive.

Miss Susan Stiles

Home Administrator

Susan has worked with Westgate house for over 20 years in different roles in the home. Susan is a trained care practitioner as well. She has experience in compliance and recruitment. Sue is supported by a diversely skilled administration team.

Facilities

• Accepting new clients (yes)
• Accepting referrals from Local Authority(s) (yes)
• Day care (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)