Clair is a qualified, Registered Mental Nurse with over 25 years of experience working across the county in health and social care. On qualifying, Clair initially worked on acute psychiatric wards and in forensic psychiatry, before embarking on a career in the private care sector in 2009, where she realised her passion for elderly and dementia care. Having commissioned several luxury, private-pay care homes, Clair is highly experienced in her field, backed by a university-accredited qualification in Leadership and Management of Dementia Care.

Sandie started her career in the private residentials care sector at the age of 16, working as a Care Assistant for 9 years. Sandie continued her career in home care on a part-time basis whilst having a family of her own and studying for her NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Sandie returned to work as a full time Senior Care Assistant before turning her hand to hospitality and wedding management. In recent years, Sandie has returned to her passion of caring for others and private residential care, as Deputy Manager of Claridge Place.

Hayley has been a hotel housekeeper for almost eight years, six of those years as Head Housekeeper. This is her first post in the care sector, and she is enjoying the change of direction.

Hayley is happily married, with three of her own children, three step-children, and she recently became a grandmother for the first time.

Tim has 40 years of experience in building maintenance across Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Retail Sectors.

Tim is a father to two children, and grandad to one.

It is Tim’s first time in the care sector, and he is enjoying a completely new challenge to keep Claridge Place a home to be proud of.

Dan has worked within the catering industry for 8 years; holding positions in hotels, gastro pubs and high-end restaurants.

Dan turned his attention towards the care sector, as he feels this is something where he can personally make a huge difference to people’s health and quality of life, using food to do so.

Dan is on a mission to create a dynamic and exciting catering department where residents can enjoy accessible, high quality, healthy food and drink and, more importantly, be involved in his process.

Outside of work, Dan is a lover of the great outdoors. He is also a family man, where his time is fully occupied with four young children and his Fiancée.

Stuart has an extensive background in hospitality management and activities/lifestyle enhancement for seniors.

He started working with the elderly 6 years ago for a residential village as the Village Activity Facilitator; arranging activities, charity & fundraising events, summer & winter events, holidays and entertainment. Previous to this, he worked in the hospitality industry for over 15 years.

Stuart loves arranging events and raising funds, so he can treat residents to special experiences.

He is looking forward to arranging some exciting events here at Claridge Place, and organising an array of new & old activities, with ideas from the residents, their families and his colleagues.

Stuart says, “It makes my day to see residents having fun and enjoying themselves. It’s often the little things that can make a big difference to a person’s wellbeing.”

Carmel has worked within the care industry for 16 years as a care assistant.

Carmel is enjoying her new position, ensuring the needs of the residents are met. Carmel's role involves supervising the bistro and fine fining areas.

Outside of work, Carmel enjoys spending time tendering to her beautiful garden.