Meet the Team

Hi everyone, I am Dean. I am the home manager of Holme House Care Home. I have been with croft care now for just over a year. I have worked in Health and social care for 14 years in various job roles. I have managed services for 4 years and attained my level 5 in health and social and management.

I fell into care by accident after my grandad was admitted to a care home who he spent the last days of his life. After seeing the amazing person centred and palliative care, he received I thought I could do that, and I have never looked back. My goal is to ensure that all our staff in the home are delivering this level of care and more.

When asked 40years ago “why do you want to be a nurse” I replied, “because I want to care for people” a simple answer, but still holds true today, I have always worked hard to ensure those we look after have the best care we can give.

I continue to work to raise standards across all aspects of our care home life, from hands on care and nursing to our home environment and the meals that we serve. My ethos has become one of “to help the people we care for to live as well as they can for as long as they can”.

I’m Zara, I am an apprentice doing a business administration course. I’ve been working at Holme House since February 2023.

I am enjoying my role, and I am learning lots of new skills. I enjoy working in the home, meeting new people and most of all spending time and chatting to the residents.

Rachel Beech is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the social care sector, currently serves as the Care Home Manager at Croftlands Care Home, where she has been making a notable impact for the past twelve months. Rachel’s journey in the field of care began as a night carer, and she steadily climbed the ranks, holding positions such as Deputy Manager and eventually Home Manager.

Notably, Rachel brings a unique perspective to her role, having also worked in home care, which has enriched her understanding of community care needs and the symbiotic relationship between home care and care homes. This holistic approach ensures more positive outcomes for local residents in need of care and support.

Known for her compassionate and direct approach, Rachel is recognised for her kindness, supportiveness, and friendliness – all essential qualities for a care home manager. She has introduced several thoughtful changes at Croftlands, always with the residents’ well-being at the forefront of decision-making. Moreover, Rachel maintains an open-door policy, welcoming residents, family members, and healthcare professionals throughout each working day.

Outside her professional life, Rachel is a dedicated wife and mother of two daughters, demonstrating her commitment to both her personal and professional responsibilities.

I am Wendy Lawson Deputy Manager/Clinical Lead.I have worked at Croftlands for the last 12 years. I work hard at delivering a quality service and supporting our team.

I joined the admin team in June 22 and love meeting the residents and their families. This is the first time I have worked in the care sector and really enjoy the atmosphere in the home.

My work in the home is very varied which I also enjoy very much. I love the small events that we do in the home.

Since joining the team, I have been made to feel very welcome and part of the Croftlands family. I thoroughly enjoy my role as an administrator and love getting to know the residents, families, and staff.

I have a varied employment history including criminology, administration, home care and running my own business, which I feel have all given me the skills and opportunity to be able to carry out my role here at Croftlands.

I have worked in Social care since 1990, in community and nursing homes.

I started working for the Croft Care Group in domiciliary care in June 2004, then transferred to Croft House when it was built in Dec 2011.

The main reason I’m here is to ensure people in the later years of their life can enjoy high quality care and have an enjoyable, social and comfortable life.

I have worked in social care since I was 18 years old. I have worked for Croft Care Group since 2014, as a Care Assistant, Activities Co-ordinator, Administrator and I am now the Deputy Manager.

I enjoy working in the care home and I am passionate about care delivery for our local residents. I live locally and it feels like part of my family.

My name is Annette Johnson, Manager at The Croft Care Home in Normanton, I have worked for Croft Care since 2017.

I first managed the Domicillary Service before moving to become the manager at The Croft Care home.

I have had experience in care for the last 22 years which I enjoy and passionate about and love being part of the Residents Day to day lives and ensuring that they receive person centred quality service.

My Name is Kelly Dixon, Admin support for the Croft Care Home in Normanton, I have worked at Croft Care since 2001 I have worked in many different roles within the care homes and enjoy being part of the residents daily lives.