Our Staff

All the staff that work in the home are direct-employees

Being direct-employees means continuity of care and facilitates a "family" atmosphere. The home has a comprehensive training programme and a high proportion of its staff have achieved NVQ qualifications.

All staff undergo a planned induction programme using "Skills for Care."  Our training programme includes specialist modules in dementia and challenging behaviour which gives staff a fuller understanding or our client group and how to cope with the many facets of dementia sufferers behaviour.

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Lorraine Cousins Registered Manager Lorraine has 14 years experience in care including six years palliative care in a hospice setting, 2 years in dementia nursing care, 4 years elderly frail and the development of a Specialist Parkinson’s respite care service.  In addition to the Registered Manager’s Award she also holds the PTLLS Teaching Award.

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Paul Vidler Financial Administrator Paul has worked at the Priory for five years.  He looks after all the accounts for the home and liaises with relatives on financial matters.

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July Sam Team Leader July has been at the Priory for one and a half years.  She is a qualified nurse and works as a leader of the care team.

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Shija Varkey Carer Shija, who is a trained nurse, works as a carer on day duty and night duty.  She very much enjoys assisting the residents.

Michelle Cullern Head Cook Michelle has been working at the Priory for two years.  She enjoys preparing wholesome food that the residents will enjoy.  As far as possible all food is purchased from local suppliers and the menu is designed around seasonal produce.