Diana Hillman
Housekeeping Assistant
Whitgift House
I like working here because we all work well as a team. I also like interacting with the residents and I like to help them as I have always done.
Diana Adu-Darko
Housekeeping Assistant
Whitgift House
I enjoy working here because I feel listened to and supported and my team leader Kim is very helpful.
I like having good conversations with the residents and helping them if they need anything.
Kim Hillyard
Housekeeping Supervisor
Whitgift House
I am responsible for the supervision of six experienced housekeeping assistants on my team and act as the infection control link.
I am passionate about the elderly, I started as a senior care assistant and I love helping our residents.
Jenny Girling
Operations Manager
Whitgift House
I have been working at Whitgift House since June 2020. With a background in the 5-star hospitality industry, my passion has always been working with people and delivering service at the highest standard. We are a great team here at Whitgift House and I feel fortunate to work with our lovely residents and fellow members of staff.
Tammy Coughlan
Receptionist
Whitgift House
I started working at Wilhelmina House in 2013 as a housekeeper. I was soon promoted to a senior care assistant.
In 2019 I moved over to Whitgift House where I became a receptionist. I enjoy my job and love to meet new people. I have good relationships with our residents’ friends and family. I help in any way I can to make people feel welcomed.
Ann Hardwick
Head Gardener
Whitgift House, Wilhelmina House and Almshouses
I’ve worked for John Whitgift Foundation since 1995, my role is to look after all the gardens in Whitgift care. Every day is different I can be mowing the grass, weeding, or planting up flower beds or in the autumn clearing up leaves!
I love the variety and changing seasons each one brings a new challenge! It’s also nice to see the residents enjoying the garden – many of them were keen gardeners themselves and appreciate what goes into a garden.
Jovita Rodrigues
Coordinator
Whitgift House and Almshouses
I started working for the Whitgift Foundation in 2002 as a live-in warden when on duty; a job that gave me great satisfaction, looking after the resident’s welfare, organising outings, garden Parties, and attending functions at our other homes.
The residents have a wealth of life experience to pass on to us, it brings great pleasure listening to their stories.
Mercy Tagiage
Scheme Coordinator
Whitgift House and Almshouses
I have been working at Whitgift Care since 2012. As a scheme coordinator, I support residents in their decision-making by giving them choices and promoting independence.
I always enjoy interacting with our residents and supporting them to reach their goals and maximise their potential.
Magdalena Kuffel
Home Manager
Wilhelmina House
I have always had a passion for working with older people as I believe I can contribute and make a meaningful difference to their lives.
I started as a Care Assistant and I was supported to progress my career to Deputy Manager. Wilhelmina House, residents and staff alike are like a family to me.
Angela Tolley
Activity Organiser
Whitgift House
Within my role, I plan a varied activity programme which is person-centred for the residents to enjoy. The activities are diverse and inclusive. Hearing the residents laughing and chatting together makes my job worthwhile knowing that I make a difference in enriching their lives. I have been with Whitgift house for nearly 4 years and have 14 years of experience in activities.
Sindhu Seby
Associate Practitioner
Whitgift House
I started working here four years ago and I enjoy working with my colleagues and other members of staff. All our residents are very friendly and they are like family, I am so proud to work here.
Sarah Ward
Administrator
Wilhelmina House
I am really enjoying working with the team at Wilhelmina House, who have made me feel most welcome over the past 6 months.
The administration role is busy and varied, but I enjoy getting the time to interact with the residents which I love.
Safy Khan
Housekeeping Assistant
Whitgift House
I like working here because I feel at home. We work as a family and we are a very good team.
Sarah Holt
Care Assistant
Wilhelmina House
Wilhelmina House is homely and there is a very good team spirit within the staff.
I joined the care industry because I like making a positive impact on our residents’ daily lives.
Asoka Ekanayakaralalage
Chef Manager
Wilhelmina House
I worked in kitchens for more than 20 years in Dubai and then came over here to carry on with my career as a chef.
I love making different dishes and working with the residents, to get to know their likes and dislikes.
Vanessa Slade
Scheme Coordinator
Whitgift House
I joined Whitgift Care in September 2021 after a long career as a primary school teacher. I was immediately struck by how friendly and welcoming everyone was and how much team spirit exists.
Steve Durham
Scheme Coordinator
Wilhelmina House & Almshouse
I have worked in the care sector for 20 years, 10 of which at Whitgift.
I have met many amazing people over the years, and although at times found it to be challenging, I have always found my role very rewarding.
Robert Harrison
Scheme Coordinator
Whitgift House
I have recently joined the team. There is so much to do and learn and that is something that makes the job fun. But what I enjoy most is when one has time to chat with the residents and organise fun activities like croquet matches.
Liuba Harrison
Sheltered Scheme Team Leader
Whitgift House
I have worked in health and social care for over 15 years. I joined John Whitgift Foundation in 2015 as a care assistant at Whitgift House and I am now the team leader of the sheltered team. I am passionate about my work because residents appreciate our time and what we do for them.
Mohammed Ahmed
Health Care Assistant
Whitgift House
I started working at Whitgift House in April 2022 as a health care assistant. I love being part of the Whitgift Care friendly atmosphere, not only for residents but for the staff as well, it makes a huge difference in the care sector. We are all focussed and dedicated to care for our residents.
It’s the best place to work for and I can see myself working and developing my career at Whitgift.
Chris Harcus
Chef Manager
Whitgift House
Over 40 years in the catering industry in all its guises. I am the happiest cooking for the elderly, in a processed world, it’s great to provide freshly home-cooked food.
Ann Arnold
Activity Organiser
Whitgift House
I have worked at Whitgift for 4 years now and I have been in the care industry for 7 years. Having cared for my elderly mother, I am passionate about providing and delivering meaningful activities which are beneficial and enrich the lives of all our residents here at Whitgift House.
Melody Akena
Head of Care
Whitgift House
Whitgift House is a home with a small ‘h’ and that makes it special to me. Each person that joins us brings their own uniqueness to our home and it shows in what we do and the sense of belonging we all share. I love this quote from one of our residents which I believe captures us perfectly – ‘You aren’t just carers you are caring friends – like family’
