The Gables
Meet our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly team at The Gables who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
At The Gables we treat people how we’d like them to treat our loved ones – like family. We understand everyone we look after has their own needs and preferences. So we create care plans which address everything from their individual care provision and dietary requirements to their favourite foods and hobbies. And with great food on the menu every day, each day is a new enjoyable experience.
Associate General Manager
Donna Moore
What I Do
I am proud to join The Gables team as Deputy Manager of this stunning care home in Hagley.
My Experience
I started my journey off in the care sector back in 1998 I started off as a health care assistant working in various care homes and was a personal assistant for a while until I fell pregnant with my oldest child. I completed my NVQ 2 and 3 in health care and continued to progress in various roles again within the care homes I became a senior carer in 2003 and then moved to community care once I had passed my driving test. I became a team leader in the community and then a medication technician in 2008. I then made the brave decision to do my nursing training back in 2009 and qualified as a general adult nurse in 2012. I always felt my goal in life was to provide the best possible care to anyone who I looked after. The feeling that I can help somebody made it my passion.
About Me
I am enthusiastic, ambitious, loyal, and hard working. I am a family woman with 5 (yes 5) children, 1 granddaughter and a husband who I married in 2011 whilst doing my nurse training, I love animals and have a British/American bulldog called Marley and 2 cats Loki and Luna (who are my fur babies). I enjoy watching I’m a celebrity and Britain’s got talent. I am also a dab hand at cross stitch but can’t sew (lol). I really enjoy going out on family days out but also love it when I can out with our adult family and friends and let our hair down.
Home Admissions Advisor
James Skelding
What I Do
My role as Home Admissions Advisor is to be the first point of contact for families and individuals who are exploring their care options. I work with prospective residents and their families at their pace to help them achieve their care solutions.
My Experience
I have personal experience of looking for care for a loved one and understand how hard and confusing it can be. Before joining Cinnamon I was an Estate Agent for many years and have always enjoyed helping people. Moving home in any situation can be a stressful and emotional experience and I am here to ensure that families and their loved ones receive the help and support they need.
About Me
I was born locally and live near Hagley with my wife, five children, and a very energetic, cocker spaniel called Max. I enjoy spending time outside, walking, paddle boarding, and spending time with family.
Head Housekeeper
Nicola Bissett
What I Do
My role at The Gables as Head Housekeeper is to ensure my brilliant team of housekeepers and I maintain immaculate high standards throughout the home. We make sure all the communal areas and, of course, residents’ rooms and suites are kept beautiful as well as looking after their laundry. I feel very privileged to be able to work with such a fantastic team and in such a luxurious home and enjoy interacting with our residents every day.
My Experience
I have worked in care for 4 years, and for over 2 years as a Head Housekeeper. I am really looking forward to meeting our families and residents and making sure I maintain the high standards throughout the home. Previously I worked for Mothercare, where I gained a lot of experience in running the store, store presentation, housekeeping and dealing with the public.
About Me
In my spare time I like to see my 2 grown-up daughters Chloe and Isabell and my two grandchildren. I also enjoy gardening & cooking especially brownies. I also love to socialise with my friends as often as I can. I’m a very bubbly person and love speaking to the residents and hearing their stories about their lives. I will strive to go above and beyond for their needs.
Wellbeing and Lifestyle Lead
Sally Williams-Hunt
What I Do
I am the Wellbeing and Lifestyle lead at The Gables. In this role, I plan and oversee all the activities in the home. It is a busy and varied role, where I have the privilege of spending time with the residents on a group and individual basis, both at The Gables or out and about in our minibus.
My Experience
Prior to working at The Gables I worked for the Alzheimer’s Society running groups across Birmingham and Solihull for people living with dementia and their loved ones. I have also worked in drama and theatre for many years and am happy to be able to transfer the skills acquired to my role with Cinnamon.
About Me
I am a proud mum of two great teenagers and own a lovely dog called Trixie. My parents passed on to me a great love of the outdoors, gardening, swimming and having a good old chinwag.
Administrator
Sam Kelly
What I Do
My name is Sam, I am the Business Administrator here at The Gables. My role is to support the General Manager by overseeing administrative, financial, and commercial functions at home level. I also manage the team of Admin assistants. My role includes recruitment, payroll, sales ledger, purchase ledger & HR Admin.
My Experience
I have extensive Administration experience throughout my career and joined the private health care sector over 9 years ago. I have had the pleasure of working within Nursing & Residential Homes both in Manchester and now in the West Midlands. I am qualified in Business Administration and Customer Services. I started my career as a Clinical Administrator, before moving into the Business role.
I have worked for different Providers, building my knowledge of the day to day running of care homes, whose sole purpose which is reflective of my own personal standards, is to provide the highest level of care whilst promoting, dignity, independence and ensuring that the care we provide is integral to each individuals personal choices, and that our residents are embraced and encouraged to continue to lead a fulfilling lives, whilst in the luxury surroundings where the Resident is at the heart of all we do.
About Me
I recently relocated from Manchester to the West Midlands where I now live with my partner. In my spare time I enjoy reading, the theatre, travelling overseas & socialising with friends and family.
I am very excited for my next chapter at The Gables. It is a pleasure to work for a provider that demonstrates driving standards to be an excellent care provider, and who clearly continue to strive for standards no less than excellent. Staff like me are supported and provided with all the necessary training and tools required, enabling us to not only continue to develop our skill set within our desired area of employment, but to feel rewarded and confident that our Employer is equally as committed to staff as they are the people they provide care for.
