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Our team at
Amberly Lodge

Trusted to care in Purley, Surrey
Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC

Trusted to care in Purley, Surrey
Rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC|With 40 years’ experience,
Care UK are experts in delivering award winning care|Care UK is the most awarded care home provider with more outstanding homes in the UK|Discover why Care UK is trusted to care by over 9,000 families

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Meet our friendly care team

Managers, carers, nurses, chefs, maintenance people, administrators and housekeepers – it takes a large team of dedicated, hardworking people to keep our Purley care home running smoothly. Explore these pages to meet our team.

Azalea Moses

Home Manager

Azalea Moses

I joined Amberley Lodge as a Senior Nurse back in 2016.

Prior to moving to Care UK I had been a Nursing Unit Manager. I was keen to work for Care UK because of its great reputation. It's a well-established organisation and it has a very clear vision for the care it strives to deliver to residents.

I've seen that vision in action at Amberley Lodge: we achieved an ‘outstanding CQC rating in 2018, and it was fantastic to be part of the team that achieved that. Becoming the home's manager is definitely a career highlight for me.

I always look forward to the time I can get away from my desk and spend with residents and colleagues. It reminds me why I love what I do. Amberley Lodge definitely feels like a family home, and I couldn't have asked for a better place to start my managerial career. The support and warmth that the team receives from families, residents and each other is incredible. It's one of the many reasons why I'm here.

Away from work, I love to cook, especially for my family. I find it a great way to unwind, along with spending time with a few close friends.

Cristina Fernandes
Cristina Fernandes
Deputy Manager

I was a practice nurse before I joined the Amberley Lodge team. I always enjoyed working with older people and I was keen to built longer relationships with the people I cared for.

I enjoy getting to know residents well and planning long term care interventions. Seeing them improving physically and mentally and gaining more quality of life thanks to my input is wonderful. There are so many parts to my role that I enjoy: coaching and supporting my team and empowering them to do their best work; spending quality time with the residents; and providing clinical care. It makes mine a varied, challenging and highly rewarding job!

I’m proud of the way we have actively enhanced our approach to palliative care at the home, so we can provide lovely outcomes for people in their final days. Our work was even nominated for a national award. This determination to continually improve the care we provide is at the heart of everything we do. We’re always looking at new ways we can improve residents’ quality of life.

Tracey Queally
Tracey Queally
Lifestyle Coordinator

I started working for Care UK in January 1999. I’d always wanted to work in care and it was a great organisation to work for. I’ve been here a long time but I’m always learning something new, which I love. Care UK provides superb training and development, and I’ve done various qualifications.

I love interacting with residents, whether it’s in the morning or afternoon. Seeing them smiling and laughing is amazing and is the reason why I love my job. To be good in this role, you need a genuine passion for great care, for supporting people to live their best life and to be prepared to adapt and try something new.

We’re like one big family at Amberley Lodge – some of us have worked here for twenty years. We’re all committed to the residents and to supporting each other.

Gilroy Desouza
Gilroy Desouza
Head Chef

I was delighted to join Care UK, as I have always been interested in work that involves helping others and making a positive impact. I enjoy being an active member of my community and helping people, and I wanted to work in an industry where I could do this while using my skills.

I have a diploma in hotel management and have trained in hotel kitchens in Goa. I then went on to work in restaurant settings before bringing my experience to the care industry.

As Head Chef, it is important to be an effective teammate, have a positive attitude, and have strong communication skills.

My favourite part of the role is being able to learn new methods and create new specialties through experimentation.

Shellie Rochoy
Shellie Rochoy
Business Administrator

When I decided that I wanted a career helping others, I applied to Care UK because it is one of the leading care providers in the country. I joined as a Care Assistant. Before this I’d been a volunteer at a cancer support centre and at a local school while I was bringing up my daughters.

It was a highlight to make the move into this Business Administrator role. There’s lots to get my teeth into, but there’s nothing better than spending time with residents or colleagues working out how we can make each day wonderful for everyone. The residents and their stories always make me smile.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my daughters, and being outdoors walking or running. I’ve even completed the Brighton half marathon!

Janet Janes
Janet Janes
Team Leader

I’ve been working for Care UK for over twenty years but I still get so much out of my role and working at Amberley Lodge! I began as a Care Assistant and have worked my way up, taking advantage of all the great training and development that the organisation offers.

In my role it’s important to be a good listener and team player with great communication skills. You need to understand residents’ and families’ needs so you can work to meet and exceed them. Being organised and resilient is also key.

The best part of any day is the time I get to spend with residents one-to-one. You can see the huge difference you can make to a person’s day, which is hugely rewarding.

Ida Ogan
Ida Ogan
Unit Manager

I’m a Registered Nurse and I joined Care UK in late 2001 because it’s got such a great reputation. I wanted to make a difference to people’s lives and work in a place where I’d be supported to learn and develop.

One of the best aspects of my job is being able to support residents to live a happy and fulfilled life. Every day brings its own challenges and complexities, but I love the variety and working alongside such a great team who all have the best interests of the residents at heart.

I’m proud of having worked my way from being a Care Assistant to a Nurse Practitioner and now a Unit Manager. It was also amazing to be nominated for Nurse of the Year a few years ago. As a team we’ve also gained some fantastic achievements and have so much to be proud of, including our ‘outstanding’ rating from the CQC and platinum status for our end of life care.

Novlette Powell
Novlette Powell
Unit Manager

Before I joined Care UK I was a support worker in a sheltered housing complex, but I did a placement at Amberley Lodge as part of the study for my Health and Social Care qualifications, so I was keen to return at some point. I joined the team in late 2005.

I think if you love your job, everything else will fall into place. I’m passionate about caring for other people, and I take pride in being reliable, committed and patient. I always feel a sense of achievement at the end of a shift when I know I’ve had a positive impact on a person’s day. I look forward to seeing residents each day, and particularly when I’ve had a day off – I wonder what they’ve been up to and how they are.

So many of my colleagues at Amberley Lodge have become good friends. In fact, I now can’t imagine working without them.

Nazareth Mascarenhas
Nazareth Mascarenhas
Head Housekeeper

I first joined the home in 2019, having heard excellent things about Amberley Lodge. I already knew people working for Care UK, and on their recommendations, I applied to join the home. 

Being Head Housekeeper is a varied job that requires someone who is hardworking and honest. My favourite part of each day is delivering laundry around the home, as I get the chance to talk with the residents and get to know them better.

I look forward to continuing to care for residents and helping them continue to live fulfilling lives.

Niclou Cruz Dsouza
Niclou Cruz Dsouza
Maintenance

I joined Care UK and the team at Amberley Lodge in late 2021. I moved from a retail warehouse role and was keen to be part of a strong company that was doing great things. Care UK is a great company to work for, where I can build my career while doing a worthwhile role.

I like all aspects of my role. It’s extremely varied, so you never know what each day will bring. Having a positive attitude is all-important, particularly if you’re supporting people who are living with dementia. I’ll chat to residents because it’s little things like that which can make all the difference to them. There’s an excellent team here at Amberley Lodge, and I’m proud to be a part of it. It’s one of the best things about my role. When we work together it brings up new ideas and ways of working that can make each day better for everyone.

Our experienced teams

Every day Care UK colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

Carers

Our hardworking teams always keep individuals and their families at the heart of the care they provide. We work with you to shape the care your loved one receives, the food they’re served, the activities and experiences they want to do – even the ways they prefer to keep in touch with their friends and family. 

Nurses

The nurses at Care UK are highly skilled and receive sector-leading training, which enables them to keep developing expertise in different clinical fields from dementia to palliative care.

Lifestyle

Our dedicated lifestyle teams work hard to organise a range of activities and events at our home. From gardening and baking to quizzes, music sessions and even live entertainment. Above all, we get to know your loved one to make sure our activities are tailored to suit their interests and hobbies.

Home support roles

From catering to maintenance, housekeeping to administration, our home support teams play a crucial part in ensuring individuals enjoy an exceptional and safe service every day.

All our teams get to know each person they care for to ensure they provide a service that’s designed around their unique needs and tastes. 

Infection control

Each of our homes have a trained Infection Control and Prevention Champion – they are responsible for carrying out daily infection control audit and ensuring cleaning protocols are meticulously applied.