My name is Jodie Whatmore. I feel so fortunate, honoured and passionate to be the Manager here at Shinfield View. I have worked in Health and Social Care for the past 10 years and have been here at Shinfield View for 3 years. Our residents are at the heart of everything that we do and I see everyone here as part of my extended family. I am very much looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities that this role will present and to continue working with our fantastic team!

My name is Nicola Orwin. I am very excited to be the Deputy Manager here at Shinfield View. I have worked at Shinfield View for over 4 years now in various roles and it really is a home from home for me. I am very passionate about ensuring our residents get the very best in their later years and I am very much looking forward to working alongside Jodie to ensure we continue to deliver the very best outstanding care.

My Name is Lucy Pritchard and I am the Administrator at Shinfield View. I had not worked in a care home previously. Me and my colleagues work together to create a fun, safe and enjoyable environment for the residents in our care. In addition to the residents in our care, I am also involved in liaising with the family members and visitors of the residents. The residents are fascinating people with a wonderful amount to offer and I have had the opportunity to really get to know them. I am so proud to work here.

My name is Luke Franklin, I am the Maintenance Manager at Shinfield View, I have worked with Shinfield for the last 18 months and its the best decision I have made. My role has allowed me to experience so many wonderful things, not just with residents and their families it’s also my colleges I work with as well. When it’s your first day starting a new job, you feel lost and trying to find your feet. My colleges have made me feel part of the team, respectful and honest from the beginning, my role is very important to me and the home, the main things are keeping the home safe for visitors and Residents, but also the colleges i work with is just as important.

My Name is Yan Laver, and I am the Head Chef at Shinfield View. Food is my passion, and my responsibility is preparing high-quality delicious meals. Curiosity, desire to learn more and attention to detail builds up my enthusiasm and creates space for creativity. In my opinion, one of the marks of truly great chef is the ability to adjust their cooking to meet the needs of the diner owner and I always do when it is necessary, nothing is too much trouble here!

My name is Laura McSoley, and I have worked at Shinfield View since its opening. Over the last few years, I am so proud to say we have made such a difference to so many people’s lives. Every day is an opportunity for new experiences, putting smiles on faces, and really living life. It has been an amazing journey so far; our CQC inspection, filling the home, award ceremonies, and I am so excited for what is next to come!

Louise has been the Housekeeping Manager for just under a year at Shinfield View but has been a part of the family for a long time! Louise proudly leads her fantastic team, instilling a positive attitude and passion every day. She works hard to make sure the residents have a beautiful and clean environment to live and thrive in.

My Name is Stephen Orwin, and I am thrilled to be a new team member at Shinfield View. I am so passionate about taking care of yourself. I have worked within falls prevention and reablement for a few years, and find it fascinating how well the human body can adapt regardless of age or impairment. Having worked in clinical, community & commercial settings of health and fitness I bring a wealth of knowledge which hopefully will be passed on to residents, staff and even families.