Registered Manager of Newgrange Care Home
Alison helped set up Old Grange up in 1984 and assisted in the establishment of Newgrange in 2002. Alison is passionate about creating the best possible environment for older people and enabling them to live their lives as normally as possible.
As registered manager she has overall responsibility for the running of the home and manages the care team to make sure they give their best at all times.
Deputy Manager of Newgrange Care Home
Lynda has worked at Newgrange and its predecessor for 20 years. Lynda is the key Duty Manager in respect of care and ensures a full and active agenda. She praises and encourages the homely atmosphere and the closeness of staff and residents which creates a really happy relaxed environment.
Floor Manager
Maria has been with Newgrange since 2002. Even during quiet times in the day, she will be found painting residents nails, giving hand massages, singing to the residents or simply sitting quietly with a resident, holding their hand and talking gently with them. As a manager she is a role model for demonstrating our 5 key values at Newgrange, especially when it comes to Compassion. She deals with residents and the team with equal amounts of kindness and respect.
Kitchen Assistant
She was Team Leader, she is now Kitchen Assistant
Sue is fully committed to striving for a home, where the residents live a fulfilling and purposeful life. We have been blessed to have Sue in our home since 2012. She is able to support in the kitchen as well as an outstanding Carer. Sue is a wonderful role model to all of the team of how to consistently promote dignity and respect and shows compassion to our resident’s and their families.
Care Manager
Bouchra has 22 years experience in Care. She speaks Arabic and French. She is an excellent role model for all of the team, to show what person centered care looks like.
Team Leader
Dawn has been in the care industry for seven years and enhances the resident’s lives by her nurturing and calm nature. The residents and staff all appreciate having Dawn's presence in the home.
Night Care Assistant
Sheila has been at Newgrange since 2019, she is one of our Night Care Assistants. She has a warm, bubbly personality which the residents connect well with.
Housekeeper
Lucy has been working in our home since 1998. She ensures the home is spotless and welcoming. Whether it's a bedroom, a bathroom or the living areas, everywhere is fresh and ready.
Records & Communication Manager
Andreea ensures staff understand residents' care needs and so deliver excellent care. She also ensures that all residents have accurate care plans and documentation.
Healthcare Assistant
Laura has a lovely sunny personality, she is always singing, giggling and chatting with our residents.
Cleaner
Michael is our cleaner who has been with us since 2015. He speaks Italian as well as English, so loves chatting to our residents that are from Italy.
Deputy Chef
Ronnie has a wonderful creative flair, she loves making stunning birthday cakes to help all of our residents and staff feel special.
Health Care Assistant
Maria is Portugese and speaks Italian as well. She is softly spoken and always quick to smile, which makes her an outstanding carer, who the residents adore.
Night Manager
Abi's smile radiates her inner warmth and desire to support others around her. She leads through example and supports her team, so they can give the best care possible.
Nick Meyer
Director
Alexandra Macfarlane
Wellbeing Lead