Meet the team at Blenheim Court Care Home
At Blenheim Court Care Home we understand the importance of knowing who is caring for your loved ones, everyone at the home is passionate about meeting every individual’s needs, going out of their way to make Blenheim Court a place residents can call their own. Here you can find out a bit more information about our team as we add updates regularly.
Samantha Booty
Home Manager
Favourite part of your job? The people - keeping the staff and residents happy
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Keep smiling - it's my favourite infection!
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Fantastic and hectic
What's your favourite song? Ain't no mountain high enough
What one place would you like to go travelling? India
What is your favourite meal/snack? McDonalds or a fry up!
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Lion, as its my zodiac sign and they're true to my nature
What is the one quote you live by? 'Live your best life'
Kelly Bessey
Deputy Manager
Favourite part of your job? Supporting everyone so that the staff and residents feel safe and secure
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Don't rush, take your time - quality over quantity!
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Scatty - but gets the job done
What's your favourite song? Hotel California
What one place would you like to go travelling? Australia
What is your favourite meal/snack? Lasagne with coleslaw, fries and garlic bread OR a roast dinner (every roast needs a Yorkshire pudding!)
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Wolf - loyal and protective
What is the one quote you live by? 'Treat others how you want to be treated'
Nathan Jones
Head Chef
Favourite part of your job? Making delicious food for our residents
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? A smile goes a long way
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? To quote the Home Manager - 'The kindest person I know'
What's your favourite song? House of the Rising Sun
What one place would you like to go travelling? Rome
What is your favourite meal/snack? Biltong
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Tiger - it's my favourite animal
What is the one quote you live by? 'Don't be that person'
Jo Meckiffe
Receptionist
Favourite part of your job? Getting involved in all sorts - everyday is different
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Expect the unexpected
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Smiley and an animal lover
What's your favourite song? Do you wanna funk
What one place would you like to go travelling? The Maldives
What is your favourite meal/snack? Spaghetti Vongole
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Gazelle - I love to be active and jump around
What is the one quote you live by? 'Never Say Never'
Maz Jauncey
Head of Activities, Health and Wellbeing
Favourite part of your job? Making the residents smile
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Don't rush and always smile
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Crazy fun and always the first one on the dance floor
What's your favourite song? Difficult, music is something I love right now! It would have to be 'Silence' by Marshmello
What one place would you like to go travelling? New Zealand - I really want to see the hobbit houses
What is your favourite meal/snack? Macaroni Cheese
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Dolphin - in the water and free to roam
What is the one quote you live by? 'Time is short - always live, never regret'
Rosie Chaplin
Home Administrator
Favourite part of your job? Everyday is different
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? It can be challenging at times, but its always extremely rewarding and well worth it
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Sarcastic
What's your favourite song? 'The Devil went down to Georgia'
What one place would you like to go travelling? Dublin
What is your favourite meal/snack? Anything with cheese!
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Sloth - they take their time
What is the one quote you live by? 'When you get tired, learn to rest, not quit'
Sophie Taylor
Customer Relations Advisor
Favourite part of your job? Listening to everyone's stories
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Enjoy every single second of it, life is so precious
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Always smiling and very excitable
What's your favourite song? 'Send me on my way' by Rusted Root
What one place would you like to go travelling? It's too hard to pick one place, I want to see the world!
What is your favourite meal/snack? You can't beat a lasagne with caesar salad and garlic bread
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Dog - because I can get over excited but also love a good walk
What is the one quote you live by? 'Be mindful, be grateful, be true, be kind and be positive'
Sandra Gard
Wellbeing Coordinator
Favourite part of your job? One to ones with the residents
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Wear comfy shoes!
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Talkative and jolly
What's your favourite song? 'Sweet Caroline'
What one place would you like to go travelling? Kenya
What is your favourite meal/snack? Fish and Chips
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? A cat - because they're cuddly
What is the one quote you live by? 'Treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself'
Emily Wareham
Carer
Favourite part of your job? Seeing the residents happy
What one piece of advice would you give to someone starting work in a care home? Expect the unexpected
How would your friends/colleagues describe you? Joker, fun and loving
What's your favourite song? 'Kickstarters' - Example
What one place would you like to go travelling? Bali
What is your favourite meal/snack? Monster Munch
If you were an animal, what would you be and why? Dog - because i'm a great friend
What is the one quote you live by? 'Don't let sadness stop you from your happiness'
