Our team at
Pear Tree Court

I was working as a Quality and Compliance Manager before I joined Care UK. I wanted to have the opportunity to work with an established industry leader in care provision.

The most important parts of my role are ensuring that all residents receive high-quality care and that the team feels empowered to deliver this and fulfilled in what they are doing. In this role, it’s important to have good time management skills and a drive to always improve the service and care provided. You also need to be positive and friendly.

Watching the team go about their jobs with smiles on their faces, and seeing the positive impact that has on the people in our care, is the best part of each day for me.

It makes me proud to see people receiving high-quality care at a time in their lives when they are most in need of it, and to give back to those who have spent their lives contributing to so many different things – now it’s our turn to support them.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family – my fiancé and two daughters – and playing and watching a variety of different sports.

I studied banking and finance and had 18 years of experience working at commercial banks in Zimbabwe before joining Care UK in 2022. I was keen to be part of Care UK because it’s an award-winning sector leader with great values and big ambitions.

After leaving Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, I obtained my Care certificate in the UK and worked as a carer and healthcare support worker. Transitioning into the care sector was a career highlight – I've learned a lot, and being there for the residents is so fulfilling.

As a Customer Relations Manager, you need to be empathetic and listen to the needs of everyone who comes through the care home’s doors. My favourite part of the role is sitting down with families and listening to their stories and concerns. It’s a great feeling when I can find a solution to their challenges. It brings out the human side of our business and the critical role we play at Care UK in people’s lives.

We have a great sense of teamwork at Pear Tree Court, and I enjoy working with my wonderful colleagues to ensure residents’ transitions into the home are seamless and the onward journey is fulfilling and joyous.

When I’m not at work, I often play football with my son and daughter, read books and participate in church activities.

I joined Pear Tree Court because I was looking for a change and a new challenge. I wanted to develop my skills and provide leadership and support for care colleagues to help them deliver consistently high-quality care for residents.

I graduated nursing school in Romania, and then relocated to the United Kingdom. At Pear Tree Court, I’ve learned a lot about caring for residents with complex care needs, and I enjoy every minute of it.

As a Clinical Lead, you need leadership, empathy and compassion, as well as communication and problem-solving skills. It’s important to be a mentor to new colleagues. Supporting my team to deliver high-quality care is the most important part of my role.

My favourite part of being a Clinical Lead is going around the home and getting to know the residents, chatting with them and supporting them in any way I can. This job is very fulfilling, and I’m proud that we can make others’ lives better with our help and support.

Outside of work, I enjoy being out and about, so I go on a lot of long walks. I love travelling, reading, socialising with friends and cooking too.

I’ve worked in different parts of the care industry for 17 years, including as a carer. I was keen to join Care UK because it is a care provider that offers opportunities to grow and progress with training.

In this role, kindness, patience and compassion are important. You also need to be organised, creative and proactive as you work in the best interests of the residents. I love taking time to have one-to-one chats with residents as it gives me the chance to get to know them so much more.

My role is to choose activities that will provide the residents with joy and fulfilment that they will benefit from and to make them feel included. Once, I arranged for a special celebrity to come and have dinner with the residents!

My team makes me proud in my role. We work together well and it’s especially rewarding when we look back and see what we have achieved.

When I’m not working, I enjoy fine dining, going to the theatre and shopping.

As Head Chef, it’s probably not surprising that breakfast, lunch, and dinner are my favourite parts of the day. My team and I are really proud to serve good, quality food to residents.

I have a level four NVQ and before joining Pear Tree Court, I was a chef at an NHS hospital. The food was mass produced for the whole trust and I wanted to move to an environment where I could use fresh ingredients on a daily basis. I also wanted to have more control over the food I produced and get to know the people I cooked for. It is important to me that our residents are well fed and enjoy the food they eat.

I am very lucky; I’ve had the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented chefs in my time. My role here is a real highlight for me and I work with some great people.

I would say you need a lot of positive energy, a solid work ethic and leadership skills to do this job well. You also need to have vast knowledge of techniques, processes and types of cuisine, as well as strong attention to detail. Most important though, is to have genuine passion.

Outside of work, my interests include food (of course!). I also love to spend time in nature and also socialising with a good group of friends.

I used to live in Romania, where I studied Romanian and French languages and worked in a bank for eight years. After arriving in the UK, I lived on the Isle of Wight for five years before moving with my family to Portsmouth. I applied for a Domestic position at Pear Tree Court, and I felt very welcomed from the moment I joined. I consider myself lucky to be part of this lovely team.

I have since moved from housekeeping to administrative roles, first as Receptionist and now Business Administrator. Working with people, being reliable and being there for people when they need you are the most important parts of my role. To do the job of Business Administrator, you need to be able to communicate effectively and be organised, people-orientated, and able to work both in a team and independently.

Talking to the residents and their families is my favourite part of the day. I love hearing their stories – about their families, how they grew up and what interests they have. I’m proud that I can help my colleagues, the residents and their families as best I can.

Outside of work, I have two children who keep me busy. I enjoy spending time with them, going out shopping and going to the farm and the zoo.

I have a diploma in hotel reception, and before joining Care UK I was working as an office manager for a construction company. When I came for my interview at Pear Tree Court, I got a lovely feeling about the home. 

My role is to ensure everyone receives a warm welcome to Pear Tree Court. It’s important to be caring and compassionate in this role and to be a friendly, welcoming face. I love getting to know the residents and their families, taking time to chat to them is the highlight of each day.

Being part of a team that works in a friendly and caring way to make every resident feel special makes me proud of what I do.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my dogs and going to the gym.

I’m an engineer with nearly 30 years’ experience in the medical and care sectors. One of my previous roles involved designing, project managing and commissioning digital operating theatres in the private healthcare sector.

I joined the Pear Tree Court team in early 2018. This role appealed to me for the variety of tasks involved day-to-day, and for the opportunity to achieve great job satisfaction.

In this role, it’s useful to have a well-rounded knowledge of facilities management, construction and of the equipment that’s typically used in care homes. There’s a great team here at Pear Tree Court, and I feel that my contribution does bring value to them, to Care UK and, above all, to the residents. It’s great seeing residents’ smiles of appreciation when I’ve taken care of something that matters to them.

I have 25 years of experience in both commercial and domestic cleaning, I’ve even run my own cleaning business. I chose to join Care UK because I specifically wanted a housekeeping role in a supportive, friendly and caring environment, which is exactly what I have at Pear Tree Court. Nothing makes me happier than having a happy team.

I like to set and achieve daily goals. I always feel proud when the team meets new targets because it means we’re doing our very best.

As Head Housekeeper, you need to have good communication skills. Working in a team also means you need to be sociable, as well as patient and considerate of others.

Outside of work, I love reading, gardening and baking. I also like to go fell walking in the Lake District.