Barchester Healthcare nurses come from many different areas of the healthcare sector. It’s this varied experience, as well as a shared passion for care, that enables us to deliver the highest quality of care for the residents and patients in Barchester’s 200 care homes and seven independent mental health hospitals across the UK. Phil Love, […]

Elaine has been a housekeeper in Meadowbeck Care Home, York, since joining in 1992. What started as a job to fit around her children has turned into a 25-year commitment to the home and residents who have lived there. “I started at the home because it was between the primary school and my house. That […]

The 18th of October saw the result of months of nominations, interviews and preparations for the annual Barchester Care Awards. With over 200 care homes and seven independent mental health hospitals across the UK, Barchester holds the annual awards ceremony to recognise the commitment, passion and quality care provided by the teams across the business. […]

Head Chef at Cheshire Grange Care Home, Mandy Glindon, actually started her career in care as a Care Assistant. However, after working in the kitchens for a few shifts, she discovered that she really enjoyed the environment and made the career change to being in the kitchen full time. And 25 years later, we’re just […]

On the 27th October 1992, Heidi Crompton joined the team at Bradshaw Manor Care Home in Rhil, Denbigshire. 25 years later, Heidi looks back at her long career at Barchester; from a nursing role at the start of her career to General Manager and now as a Regional Director overseeing 11 homes. Heidi recalls her […]

Working within the same home for 33 years is a huge achievement; and it’s one that Marilyn Knight, Activities Coordinator at Barchester’s Red Oaks Care Home in West Sussex, has relished. During her time at Red Oaks, Marilyn has enjoyed developing her skills through the ongoing career opportunities provided. “I used to be a chef […]