Our Team

I love my job! In a nutshell, I am here to look after everyone and to ensure Team Marbrook has the best tools to do their jobs. So, what are these tools? Well, in the toolbox is good training and support, a nice environment, the best equipment, clear leadership and the remaining space in the toolbox is filled with care and compassion.

I’m a nurse by training, albeit a moderately old one, having qualified in 1985! Since I qualified I have followed the management, rather than the clinical path. I also spent 5 years as a care home inspector in the 90s where I saw the good, the bad and the ugliest of care services!

So, back to why I love my job. I see people every day who have experienced life changing injuries and health challenges. They and their families are truly extraordinary people; their strength, optimism and motivation to be the best they possibly can be, is an amazing thing to share in. This is a constant reminder to me to make every day count, value what I have and not to complain or worry about things I don’t! The icing on the cake is to witness Team Marbrook supporting people on these difficult and challenging journeys with such care and compassion. I am one happy bunny.

Likes: Being a vegetarian, supporting my beloved Spurs, sipping a good red wine, being a mum to a wonderful teenage lad and all things animal and nature. I am compelled to move snails and slugs off of paths so they don’t get squashed and chase an upset wasp around the house to release it humanely in the garden. To this end, I have also have Flo the cat and 2 fantastic rescue dogs. I would have many more rescue pets but the husband would leave!

Dislikes: Dining with people who are eating offal, the gap between the train and the platform, people who ask me why I don’t eat meat and do I think vegetables feel pain? Arsenal Football Club, bullies and racists.

I have lots of experience of building new services and care partnerships in the NHS, Charity and Private sectors. My role is to enable all those who could benefit from our rehabilitation skills, a clear care pathway to us.

Likes: Laughter, thank yous and anything with wheels and an engine.

Dislikes: Bullying, bad driving and cucumber.

I have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years. I love supporting individuals to achieve their full potential in life. I am at my happiest knowing that residents are safe and experiencing good quality care. I enjoy working as part of a team and ensuring that systems and processes are in place to allow our residents to flourish.

Likes: Music, travelling, good food, supporting people.

Dislikes: Uncaring people, rudeness and animal cruelty.

Having worked in the hospitality industry for 22 years in various locations in the UK, I joined the Marbrook team to bring a non-clinical perspective to delivering great service for residents. My principle role is to oversee Marbrook’s non-clinical operation and ensuring that the support team are providing the best possible quality of service adapted for each resident to cater for their specific needs. I work closely with the residents and their families so we can understand what we can do to ensure the time spent with us will be as enjoyable as possible.

Likes: Sport, being busy and honesty.

Dislikes: Mess, lazy people and courgettes.

I am the IT & Communications Manager at the Marbrook Centre, I have many qualifications and experiences within IT making me a Microsoft Certified Professional. Also several years of experience in healthcare.

My job is to ensure everyone staying at the Marbrook Centre has excellent internet access and support enabling the best possible outcomes, whilst at the same time fixing what my colleagues break! Love to review current processess and ensure we are utilising technology to its best advantage.

Likes: Fast cars, sport and helping people.

Dislikes: Sunday drivers, rain and discrimination.

I am a registered nurse with 23 years of experience working in the NHS and the care sector. I have worked in different settings from General Wards, Day Surgery, to Managing Care Homes. I believe that effectively managing my team is to empower them to excel in what they do. I am passionate about care and it’s at the heart of what I do. I am very excited to lead Welwyn Grange’s team and together we aim to deliver the best care, so all our
residents’ live happy and fulfilling lives.
Likes: Singing and watching movies. I am also a big foodie.
Dislikes: Creepy crawlies and rude people.

I have worked for the company for 6 years. My previous role was in the HR Department being one of the first team members and progressing to HR & Learning & Development Officer. I have been involved with new staff from recruitment through to induction training and beyond; processing changes and leavers. I have built a strong relationship with everyone over that time and have now moved from one of our sister homes to Welwyn Grange; which I am very excited about 🙂
Whilst my 3 children were growing up I worked as a Teaching Assistant at a school in my village and before they came along I worked in several insurance companies in the Customer Service Department.
Working with and helping people in any way that I can is very important to me.
I have a very busy social life; but I also like a bit of ‘me time’ to re-charge my batteries by having weekends away with my partner in the campervan.
Likes: Dancing, Badminton and Socialising with family and friends with a nice glass of wine
Dislikes: Unkindness and Weak milky tea