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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.

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Dave Fieldhouse

Home Manager

Dave Fieldhouse

The most important part of my role as manager is to ensure colleagues have the support they need to make a positive difference in residents’ lives.

In my role, it helps to have a good sense of humour. It is no secret that working in care can be stressful. Being able to see the funny side or the positives in a situation, can make a big difference.

I have two degrees, one in history and another in mental health nursing. I also have a level five diploma in leadership and management. My years of study have stood me in good stead and helped me rise to the challenge of transitioning from deputy manager to manager.

My own progression means I am really proud of the part I can play in supporting colleagues with their own training and development too. It’s rewarding to see them progress professionally.

I joined Care UK for its positive culture and approach to care which focuses on giving residents choice. As a provider, Care UK also recognises how important training is – giving teams the tools and skills they need to give the best care possible.

Although I spend a lot of time at my desk, I value the time I can spend with residents. Listening to them and getting to know them are my favourite moments of each day. It serves as a reminder of what it is we do and why it is important.

Outside of work, I love to go carp fishing. I can spend up to a week just relaxing and reflecting at the side of a pond with friends. My son and I also indulge in airsoft. It’s a team game where you dress up as soldiers and arrange battles with others.

Jo Pickering
Jo Pickering
Deputy Manager

Two of the most important aspects of my role are making sure residents are well cared for, and that colleagues feel supported and are happy.

Being deputy manager means you need to be approachable and have good listening skills. It is important to be able to work well with others too. I feel incredibly proud to be part of such a caring team.

I was previously a residential community lead which gave me the opportunity to train and I have achieved a level five in health and social care and a three qualification in management.

Both the start and end of each day has its highlights. In the morning, I enjoy saying hello to residents and colleagues and each evening, I can reflect on the day’s events.

In my free time, I am an avid novel reader. I also love spending time with my family.

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.