Our team at
Echelforde

I worked in customer service and as an administrator before I joined the team at Echelforde. I’d always worked behind a desk, and I wanted a change. I also wanted to do something more rewarding where I could see first-hand the positive impact of my work on other people.

It’s important to be passionate, positive, and able to think on your feet in this role, as things don’t always go according to plan, but that can be when everyone has the most fun! I look forward to coming into work every day to see all the wonderful people who work and live here.

Our slogan at Echelforde is Nothing Stopping Us, and we strive every day to challenge the 'limitations' of dementia. Whether it's a trip to our local nightclub, a Haven holiday, Intergenerational Forest School, recording a podcast, ice skating, or making a Carpool Karaoke video- no two days are the same here! 

I first joined Care UK as Receptionist, having felt that it is a company that allows for personal growth which, helping me move towards what I wanted to achieve.

As Business Administrator it is important to always be friendly and have good communication skills, whether that is with colleagues or any visitors. It is a I think it is vital to be approachable so that fellow colleagues or residents and visitors can always come to see me if they have any issues.

I like seeing residents around the home and learning different things from them as they have a lot of experience in life which is very interesting. I also like helping families to have a smooth transition of having to put their loved on into a care home which I understand can be difficult.

It makes me proud of my role when I am able to actively help all of the departments when they require assistance.

I first joined Care UK because I wanted to be part of a team dedicated to delivering high quality care, and making a positive impact on residents lives.

Being a Team Leader within the home requires someone with empathy, effective communication, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. 

Each day, I enjoy interacting with the team, residents, and relatives. Being able to build meaningful relationships with those at the home is my favourite part of the role. 

I love supporting and inspiring the team, and it makes me incredibly proud to have a supportive and collaborative environment to work in.

Since joining Care UK I’ve worked my way up from starting as a Catering Assistant at Greville House to becoming Head of Kitchen at Echelforde. That’s what I love about working for Care UK: there are lots of opportunities to learn and develop. Every day brings a different challenge, but I love my role. Becoming Head of Kitchen is definitely the highlight of my career so far.

Echelforde is a fantastic place to work. There’s a great atmosphere and the team and the residents are amazing. I love seeing residents enjoying the food we prepare for them, and hearing their compliments about it.

All of us in the kitchen team care about the residents’ wellbeing and that they enjoy a healthy lifestyle. We’re supporting that by providing delicious and nutritious meals.