At Sandmere Care Home we all have the same passion and drive to deliver the highest quality of person-centred care. We believe that the foundation for providing exceptional care is to create strong relationships, treat each other with respect, and collaborate as a team, ensuring that all staff, residents, and relatives feel happy and supported.
Sally Wheeler
Home Manager
Sally WheelerHome Manager
I have worked in health and social care for 41 years. I began my career as a care worker before training as a nurse, the past 15 years have been in senior management roles overseeing nursing homes and complex care in the community. I am incredibly passionate about providing high-quality care, ensuring those in my care are treated with dignity and the respect they deserve.
Roxanne Bygrave
Clinical Deputy Manager
Emma Barham
Business Administrator
Emma BarhamBusiness Administrator
Previously our Receptionist at Sandmere, Emma has recently been promoted to Business Administrator. Emma had done a fantastic job in ensuring residents, relatives & visitors feel welcome at Sandmere as well as supporting management and staff members with their admin needs. Emma is looking forward to starting this new job role and says she will always make time for a catch up with residents as well as offering them tea’s and coffees.
Shauna Keeler
Registered Nurse
Kay Chandler
Registered Nurse
Tracey Philpott
Registered Nurse
Amos Sungwa
Registered Nurse
Jennifer Puryer
Registered Nurse
Bishnu Basnet
Senior Care Assistant
Rosie Allison
Senior Care Assistant
Odion Omoregbee
Senior Care Assistant
Zoe Brown
Senior Care Assistant
Andrew Hall
Senior Care Assistant
Rob Lloyd
Care Assistant
James Drainsfield
Care Assistant
Chelsea Brockwell
Care Assistant
Sarah Illingworth
Care Assistant
Danielle Andrews
Care Assistant
Ruta Matvejeva
Care Assistant
Julianna Nocentini
Care Assistant
Danielle Williams
Care Assistant
Kelly-Anne Hodges
Care Assistant
Kurai Maketo
Care Assistant
Violet Job
Care Assistant
Comfort Marizu
Care Assistant
Kirsty Marchant
Care Assistant
Chloe Harris
Care Assistant
Tracey Pointer
Care Assistant
Elizabeth Opeyemi
Care Assistant
Olivera Ignjatovic
Wellbeing Coordinator
Olivera IgnjatovicWellbeing Coordinator
My name is Olivera, I am a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience working in mental health, acute hospitals and care settings. I am here to ensure all our residents are able to participate in meaningful activities, that all aspects of their wellbeing are being considered and that Sandmere is a joyful place to be. Please feel free to chat to me any time you see me!
Shannon Pryke
Head Housekeeper
Paul Knowles
Head of Maintenance
Paul KnowlesHead of Maintenance
Paul joins us as Head of Maintenance having worked in a similar role over the last past 5 years. He has previously worked as a fire fighter and in the Middle East, training individuals on oil rigs.
Vicky Beale
Receptionist
Rachel Hinkley
Receptionist
Katrina Bradford
Domestic Assistant
Margarita Jusciute
Domestic Assistant
Lolita Ivanova
Domestic Assistant
Paige Gilpin
Domestic Assistant
Donna Horn
Activities Assistant
Mark Gomez
Head Chef
Mark GomezHead Chef
Mark has worked for 30+ years in the catering industry, classically trained with experience in many well-respected establishments, as well as being privileged to have worked in different countries around the globe.
He is super excited to share his professional experience and culinary skills at Sandmere.