Our incredible team of care professionals here at Caraway House Care Home share the same passion and goal to deliver exceptional care that is tailored to the needs and wishes of our residents. Our approach to care has been built on a foundation of respect, relationship building, and teamwork, ensuring that all of those in our community receive the happiness and support they deserve.
Our Deputy Clinical Manager Justine graduated from Bucks New University in 2009, she went on to complete her Nurse Prescribing qualification in 2014.
In 2015, Justine set up a Homeless Health Service in London, where she won the Nursing Times Award for the best Community Project.
In 2019, Justine was awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, this is awarded to Nurses, who demonstrate the highest standards of care in the community.
Justine joined Selsey Medical Practice in 2020, where she covered all aspects of care as an Independent Nurse Prescriber; alongside that role, Justine also carried out the weekly Ward Rounds, supporting all the local Care Homes.
As the Clinical Deputy Manager of Caraway, Justine is looking forward to overseeing the nursing team and ensuring Caraway House delivers high-quality care to all our residents, she will be working very closely with the Registered Manager, supporting the management of the business, the teams within it, and the quality of care being delivered to our residents.
Our Business Administrator Sarah is an efficient and versatile colleague. Having dedicated the past 14 years working for the NHS achieving Management level, she has great people skills, showing compassion, empathy and being proactive in helping people.
With extensive experience working within General Practice Sarah has lead teams and supported colleagues through their career progression and implementing training. Continuously striving to support her team members and services areas to provide a competent and resourceful service and is dedicated to maintaining these standards for Caraway House. Sarah has achieved qualifications in Business and Finance, along with her recent Graduation having completed her CIPD Level 5 qualification in Human Recourses.
Our head chef Chloe is a very passionate and highly experienced chef, who has worked within the catering industry for over a decade. Her attention to detail and professionalism enables her to implement and create a wide range of international and traditional dishes. Not only is she passionate about her food she creates she is also considerate about the sustainability and environmental impacts of her catering.
Chloe believes the kitchen is the heart of the home and ensures she understands the needs and expectations of every resident. She ensures that the dietary and nutritional requirements are at the front of every dish. Chloe believes in the importance of eating with dignity, and tailoring meals to the personal preference of each resident.
Dawn started her career in 2009 when she qualified as a children’s Nurse previously she had worked as an HCA with children with complex disabilities. Dawn then went to university she worked for the NHS in the children’s ward, day surgery, outpatients and the assessment unit.
Dawn qualified as a six-step EOL Nurse in 2019 through St Wilfreds Hospice. Dawn then worked as a Clinical lead and then a Deputy in 2021 she went on to be a Registered Manager and completed NVQ level 5 leadership for Management.
Dawn is a very dedicated member of our team at Caraway House she strives to make each resident feel special and offer a good standard of nursing care.
She will provide physical and emotional support for the residents at Caraway House, she has a lot of experience within the care industry and is looking forward to delivering the best nursing care she can.
Laura has worked in the care industry for over 20 years in various roles and is excited to take on her new role at Caraway House Care Home.
Fiona has worked in care for 25 years, mostly with special needs children & adults, who have a disability. She is looking forward to working with our residents and providing exceptional care around the clock.
Emily started her career in Care in 2016. Emily has worked towards achieving a Level 3 In Health and Social Care. Emily is looking forward to coming to work at Caraway supporting all our residents and continuing her career in care.
Trena is an enthusiastic colleague, who always strives to achieve a very high standard in whatever she does. Trena has the ability to lead and motivate others and has good communication skills. With 16 years of experience in the care sector. Trena has worked within a team to support adults with learning disabilities and has been dedicated to making a difference in the residents lives. Trena is efficient and highly organised and will continue to demonstrate her skills and knowledge, previously gained to give 100% to her role for Caraway House.
Our Maintenance Manager Mike is a very skilled colleague. Having the experience of managing a garden building company. Mike has also been doing general building for many years he has turned his hands to building extensions and done some roofing in his time in the building trade.
Mike had a career in designing and selling solar panel systems, his skill set does not end there. Mike spent a few years designing, building and selling garden rooms and log cabins.
Mike is very excited about the opportunity to be part of the Team here at Caraway House and to show and grow his knowledge he has already demonstrated how confident he is in maintaining such a big building and supervising and ensuring that the team are following safe work practices.
Mike has a passion for ensuring the home maintains high standards and all maintenance is kept up to date.
Our second chef Dom has been working in kitchens from the age of 15. Dom’s first job was as a kitchen Assistant from doing this it did not take him long to decide he wanted to be in this industry and he loved the experience he gained from doing this role.
Dom then went on to work as a chef at the Far Butcher Restaurant at Good Wood this restaurant was a 2AA Roset Restaurant.
Dom is very self-motivated with a good knowledge and understanding of preparation and presentation with a focus on traditional favourites.
As the Second Chef Dom takes pride in his work and diligent care to ensure daily meals are prepared as to our resident’s requirements. He is highly organised and has excelled at working closely and supporting the Head Chef. Dom ensures the effective running of the kitchen. Dom is very excited to be working here at Caraway House and is looking forward to being able to come to work every day and enjoy what he loves doing, cooking outstanding meals for our residents.
Our Head Housekeeper Jodie has started her career as a housekeeper, privately cleaning people houses for 8 years, this will be Jodie’s first experience of working in a care home; she already has demonstrated her passion for ensuring that the home maintains the highest levels of cleanliness. Jodie will take pride in creating a charming atmosphere for our residents throughout the home including in their bedrooms. Jodie is looking forward to managing the housekeeping team and ensuring that cleaning does not get in the way of the resident’s day-to-day experience at the home.
