Request a Brochure Book a Visit Email us Call Us Find Us Meet our management and Head Office Team Meet the people who make up the Management and Head Office teams at Nellsar Care Homes. Along with our team of 900 staff including Nurses, Carers, Chefs, Recreation & Well-Being Teams, Kitchen Assistants, Domestic Assistants and Laundry Assistants, we all work together to support our 600 residents and their families. Martin Barrett Managing Director Martin joined Nellsar as Marketing Director in 2006 following a career in Recruitment Consultancy and running Care Homes for adults with Learning Difficulties. As one of the sons-in-law of the company owners and CEO, he became Managing Director in 2013. With an exceptional group of directors, managers and supportive staff, Martin leads a team of 900 people. Martin’s mission is to continue to make Nellsar better at seeing the person behind the individual needing care – with an emphasis on comfortable and purposeful Homes, with a highly-skilled and family-orientated team, superb food and lots of meaningful activities to join in. Glenda Osmotherly Director of Operations Glenda worked as a Senior Nurse Manager in the NHS for many years before joining the private care sector. Since joining Nellsar in 2002, Glenda has managed the company’s strategy of successful growth and development, expanding the portfolio to the current 13 Homes and supporting the organisation to become the leading healthcare provider in Kent. Glenda’s significant experience and practical, no-nonsense approach helps inspire her team of operational and registered managers to be the best they can be. She is often seen in the Homes, usually deeply-engaged with a resident or staff member, motivating and driving excellence in care delivery. Alison Ruddock Operations and Compliance Manager Alison joined us at the beginning of 2017 in a senior management role; she has been a Registered Nurse since qualifying in 1984 and has been in Care Home management since 1999. During her career she has commissioned new Homes, improved the service of failing Homes and embraced the dynamic changes taking place in Social Care. Since her arrival at Nellsar she has been supporting managers operationally to ensure regulatory compliance, been part of a team who have developed the Quality Assurance systems within the group and has taken on the task of implementing a Health and Safety Management System. Silvia Barret Operations and Compliance Manager Silvia has been with Nellsar from 2006 to 2012 in various different roles from Activities Coordinator, to Senior Care Assistant, to Deputy Manager and Acting Manager in Residential and Dementia settings. Qualifying as a Registered Manager in 2012, Silvia gained valuable Nursing Dementia Care experience, leading her to her current role as Operations & Compliance Manager when she rejoined the company in 2017. Silvia is passionate about caring for elderly people and their families. Providing strong leadership to her team of Managers, Silvia supports them to develop themselves and their teams, and provide the best quality care for our residents. Jacqui Shuttleworth Operations and Compliance Manager Jacqui first joined Nellsar as Home Manager at Silverpoint Court in 2017, with 13 years’ experience in Care Home management, and qualifications in training and development and Dementia care. With a history in care that began in 1991 working as a Healthcare Assistant, Jacqui has worked in every role through to Registered Manager with various organisations. Now as Operations & Compliance Manager, Jacqui promotes a strong culture of well-being for the people who live in our Homes. She is passionate about ensuring all team members feel valued and supported, enabling them to deliver excellent care for our residents. Gill Dixon Project and Development Manager Gill started with Nellsar in 2004 as Home Manager for The Old Downs. Gill loved the Home so much that she spent 10 years as the Manager, before being promoted into the role of Operations Manager for the Residential Homes. Having overseen the quality management of seven Nellsar Homes in this time, Gill is very highly regarded in Kent as a care professional committed to providing the very best home from home care for her residents. Gill now works as our Project and Development Manager, and with an unwaveringly fair and compassionate approach, Gill is a much-loved figurehead within Nellsar. Marisa Spice Learning and Development Manager Having enjoyed a variety of roles with Nellsar since 2013, from Registered Nurse to Operations and Compliance Manager, Marisa now specialises in learning and the development of our staff teams. Marisa loves to share her knowledge, while being part of a rich and diverse culture of caring individuals who are also willing to develop themselves to improve the quality of lives of our residents. By accessing the best available training resources and working with industry professionals, outside organisations and governing bodies, Marisa’s main purpose is to support Home Managers to develop themselves and those in their teams. Paula Persaud RN Development Manager As a qualified Nurse for many years, Paula is someone who has never lost her passion for teaching others. Paula worked as a Midwife and Registered General Nurse before joining Nellsar in 2004. Paula’s long career with us has seen her in the roles of Senior Nurse, Deputy Manager, Registered Home Manager of three of our Homes, and as our Registered Nurse Development Manager since October 2019. This role is a great opportunity for Paula to work closely with Jinu Jose (Recruitment and Resources Manager) and Marisa Spice (Learning and Development Manager) for the recruitment and retention of Nursing staff. Jinu Jose Recruitment and Resources Manager Jinu works as the Recruitment and Resources Manager for Nellsar Care Homes and has been with the company since 2006. Having started his career with Nellsar as a Registered Nurse, he then progressed to Deputy Home Manager, moving on to become Quality Manager, up until his current role. Supported by Ellie, Jinu is in charge of recruiting all Care Assistant staff – dealing with permanent and temporary staffing agencies, overseas staff recruitment and staff sponsorships. As authorising officer for sponsorship management with UKVI, Jinu works along with home managers and senior managers in staff retention. Viv Stead Recreation and Well-Being Manager Viv joined the Nellsar team in 2017 primarily to set-up interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – now embedded into nine of our 13 Homes. Viv is responsible for the Recreation & Well-Being teams in our Homes and ensures that residents can enjoy daily activities that are individually tailored to them, living life to their fullest. Viv loves encouraging our residents to try new experiences and helping to fulfil their wishes. She feels privileged to be able to share in people’s life stories and see the positive impact that our staff teams have. Leni Wood Nutrition and Wellness Manager Leni joined us in June 2017, cementing Nellsar as one of the first UK care providers to recognise the value of having a Nutritional Therapist onboard. Leni works with the catering departments in all our Homes and provides personalised assessments and meal plans for our residents, raising nutritional standards across the group. Since September 2018, Leni’s new role as Nutrition and Wellness Manager further reinforces the nutritional therapy we provide. While leading a team of Nutrition Champions, building links with care catering organisations and ensuring we consistently improve, Leni feels very proud to be part of such a hardworking team. Victoria Highfield Head of Internal Communications Victoria joined Nellsar in 2016, initially to develop the Head Office and bring on board a team of strong admin staff, in addition to supporting the Directors and Senior Managers. With years of past experience in Marketing and PR, Victoria is now Nellsar’s Head of Internal Communications. Building relationships is key to this role; something that she finds not only interesting but very rewarding. The ‘Nellsar family’ includes staff, residents and their relatives and Victoria is working closely with the Homes and Marketing team to strengthen all lines of communication throughout the company. Ellie Rutherford Administration and Recruitment Assistant Ellie joined Nellsar in May 2017 to work alongside Jinu Jose. As Administration and Recruitment Assistant, Ellie provides administrative support for the Senior Teams within Nellsar and she works closely with our teams of Business Support Officers at each of our 13 Care Homes. While managing the Nellsar Recruitment page on our website, ensuring job vacancies and applications are kept up-to-date, Ellie is very passionate about the work that is carried out across all areas within Nellsar, ultimately, with an aim to provide outstanding care. Sarah Curtis Administrator and PA Support Officer Having joined the Head Office Team as Administrator and PA Support Officer in May 2018, Sarah’s roles and responsibilities include supporting the Operations Team of Managers with day-to-day duties, including administration and liaising closely with the Nellsar Homes and staff. Sarah also supports Viv Stead, our Recreation & Well-Being Manager, with interactiveMe – a personalised online therapy tool – by gathering information and setting up personalised tablets for our residents. Sarah feels very passionate for what Nellsar stands for and its values are close to her heart. Our Care Home Managers Alina Abagiu Abbotsleigh Care Home Manager Alina joined Nellsar in October 2017 as Home Manager of Abbotsleigh Care Centre. Coming from a Nursing background, she has a degree in Management. Alina’s manages the day-to-day running of the Home while ensuring full compliance to CQC and other statutory organisation standards. Alina is passionate about providing a very high standard of care for her residents which would not be possible without the support of her amazing staff team. Alina is proud to promote person-centred care and she consistently improves on customer satisfaction. Alina has and made Abbotsleigh a true home-from-home for residents, relatives and staff. View Home Neli Koleva Hengist Field Care Home Manager Neli joined the Nellsar family in November 2018 with 34 years’ Nursing experience. Having worked in the UK and overseas, Neli’s experience includes a wide variety of healthcare settings, general hospitals and the private sector. As a qualified General Nurse with strong management knowledge, Neli is committed to delivering the very highest standards of care to her residents, while providing opportunities for them to enjoy their lives to the best of their ability. Neli leads her team in a way that empowers them to use their skills, knowledge and experience for the well-being of the residents we support. View Home Karen Wilkins Lukestone Care Home Manager As the Registered Manager of Lukestone Care Home since 2011, Karen is responsible for making sure that her residents receive the best compassionate person-centred care from all staff members, while maintaining CQC regulation and compliance. Supported by a wonderful team of Nurses, Carers and ancillary workers, Karen ensures her 42 residents feel a sense of wellbeing in a homely dementia-friendly environment. Priding herself on an open-door policy, Karen is passionate about sustaining a family feel in her Home where staff, residents and relatives can all feel supported by one another. View Home Catherine Singh Lulworth House Residential Care Home Manager Catherine joined the Nellsar team in December 2017 with eight years’ Management experience and has worked in the care industry her entire career. Catherine is passionate about providing person-centre-care and believes in the importance of helping her residents make the most of every day. Focused on creating a family atmosphere, Catherine and her staff team deliver the highest standards of care and support, while including residents in decisions involving them and their care. Catherine enjoys seeing her residents happy and knowing that the Lulworth House team has made a positive impact on their day. View Home Mario Taherian Princess Christian Care Home Manager Mario is the Manager and driving force behind Princess Christian – one of Nellsar’s flagship Homes – a Surrey centre of excellence for elderly care and people with a diagnosis of Dementia. Supported by a team of exceptionally committed staff, Mario leads by example as an innovator and a strong advocate for the company values Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment. Mario won the prestigious Surrey Care Association ‘Registered Manager of the Year Award’ in 2017 and the Home is well known for its achievements and pioneering commitment to high-quality care delivery. View Home Gay Snowdon Silverpoint Court Residential Care Home Manager Gay joined Nellsar in March 2020 with 15 years’ care industry experience, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and an ICQ Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health and Social Care. Gay achieved a Higher Level of Apprenticeship in General Adult Social Care and she has extensive training experience with Train the Trainer for Dementia Care. Gay leads a strong staff team who strive to ensure their residents have a high quality of life and are treated with dignity, privacy and respect, with freedom of choice and as much independence as possible. View Home Mel Satchwell St Winifreds Care Home Manager Mel first joined Nellsar in 2020 as the Home Manager for Loose Valley, transferring to St Winifreds in Deal in April 2021. As a qualified RGN and having achieved Level 5 in Leadership and Management, Mel has excellent clinical and management skills. Mel leads a strong and competent team, while maintaining open, honest communication channels with the CQC and local authorities. Mel is passionate about providing her residents and their families with the highest standards of person-centred care and support and ensuring St Winifreds feels like a home from home for everyone who lives there. View Home Caroline Cheeseman The Old Downs Residential Care Home Manager Caroline joined Nellsar as Registered Manager for The Old Downs Residential Care Centre in May 2017. Responsible for ensuring that her 41 residents living with dementia can do so happily and safely, Caroline also offers ongoing support to their relatives and friends. While maintaining full compliance to CQC legislation and other statutory organisation standards, Caroline leads a strong care team of 50 staff. Caroline leads by example whilst upholding company values and finds nothing more rewarding than seeing the smiling happy faces of her residents knowing that she and her team have made a real difference. View Home The Marketing team Jodie Currey Marketing and Branding Manager As Marketing & Branding Manager, Jodie is responsible for the company’s online presence and website, as well all internal and external marketing materials. Working with Kirstie, the Marketing team manage all graphic design, photography, copywriting, editing and print requirements across the group – including the company newsletter. Jodie is in charge of dealing with external advertisers and provides internal marketing support to our Care Home teams. Jodie has worked with Nellsar since 2012 and is passionate about promoting the wonderful services that we provide for our residents and our amazing staff teams in our Homes. Kirstie Newell Marketing Executive Kirstie joined Nellsar in January 2018 and as Marketing Executive she is responsible for all copywriting and proofreading. Kirstie works with Jodie on the company website, newsletter and all marketing campaigns, with both an analytical mind and a creative eye. Liaising with Care Home staff, Kirstie manages online news, assists with creating internal marketing concepts and writes content for a variety of marketing applications and materials. 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