Earlsfield Court
Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Earlsfield Court team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
At Earlsfield Court 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.
General Manager
Karen Pain
What I Do
I am the General Manager of Earlsfield and as such ensure all aspects of the business run smoothly. This includes Care and Financial elements. My focus is to ensure we have an inviting, safe and homely community for our residents to achieve their full potential and live happy and fulfilling lives. Ensuring we have competent and caring staff is essential in this regard and I will ensure that this is an approach that continues and maintains confidence in all our residents’ families and friends.
My Experience
I have worked within the Health and Social Care sector since Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 1981. My career has taken me through the pathway of older people’s care as a ward sister in the Acute NHS to being a University Lecturer with the University of Brighton, developing and teaching the degree in Gerontology programme. In the later years of my NHS career, I worked as Deputy Chief Nurse in an Acute Hospital Trust and Professional Head of Nursing within an NHS Mental Health Trust. On leaving the NHS, I came to the independent sector and have been a CQC Registered Manager for the past 14 years.
About Me
I have been married for 45 years and have very grown-up children! I have very eclectic hobbies, I enjoying baking, pickling, reading , writing poetry, and playing my X -Box; I also enjoy Star wars , Sci-Fi and fantasy. Never enough hours in the day!
Deputy Manager
Leah Warren
What I Do
My main duty is to guide the care team and ensure a high quality of care is delivered and maintained to our lovely residents. I also organise and lead the home in the general manager’s absence.
My Experience
I have worked in private healthcare for 9 years, starting out as a care assistant at the age of 18 and working my way up through the ranks to where I am currently. I have completed many training courses and NVQs along the way to enhance my knowledge and skills, so I am able to pass these on to our team members so as to ensure an excellent experience for our residents.
About Me
I have lived in Eastbourne all my life and live with my partner and two dogs Ralph and Rosco. In my spare time, I enjoy going for long dog walks and meeting with friends.
I look forward to welcoming you to Earlsfield Court and ensuring your loved ones are well cared for.
Home Admissions Advisor
Daniel Ridgway
What I Do
My role is to support potential residents and their families through the sometimes-overwhelming process of considering Residential Care options, through supporting from the initial enquiry stage through to moving in and beyond. Ensuring outstanding customer service at all stages. Offering support and advise with an empathetic approach.
I enjoy coming to work every day and seeing the impact our care team make to every resident. It really is the team here at Earlsfield Court that makes it a home.
My Experience
I joined Earlsfield Court in December 2022, Prior to this I held a similar role for 3 years with another luxury care provider. Before this over 15 years in Hospitality and Independent living settings.
About Me
When not working I like to spend time with family & friends.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator
Sue Hines
What I Do
My name is Sue,
I’m the Earlsfield Court Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator, my role is to bring daily activities to the residents, promoting socialising and fun activities that promote positivity of the mind and movement of the body.
My Experience
I come from a background in hospitality over many years but in recent years I have worked as a coordinator of activities here at Earlsfield Court.
About Me
I’m a proud mum of three children and have three wonderful grandchildren, that i love spending time with.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator
Lisa Lee
What I Do
My name is Lisa,
I’m an Wellbeing & Lifestyle Coordinator here at Earlsfield Court. It’s a pleasure to plan and deliver rewarding activities to the residents, that bring fun and encourage socialising amongst our community here at Earlsfield.
My Experience
I’ve worked with families throughout my career, and it’s now joy to work with the older members here at Earlsfield Court and the wider community, helping to bring the outside of all ages in to meet the residents, building rewarding friendships, and to visit our local attractions of interest to the residents.
About Me
I’m a mother of two children and am a very proud nanny to five grandchildren. We love days out together and always have art activities on the go.
Head of Housekeeping
Jennifer Sivyer
What I Do
I joined Earlsfield Court in July 2021. My role is to keep Earlsfield Court looking lovely and inviting for our residents and visitors maintaining high standards that go above and beyond expectations.
My Experience
I have over 10 years’ experience as a Head Housekeeping in the care sector working in a variety of difference Care/Nursing settings. I previously gained my Hospitality & Supervision & Leadership (HSL) qualification which gave me the opportunity to join the team here at Earlsfield Court, I am lucky to work here and look forward to coming to work every day.
About Me
I feel the staff and resident are my family after losing my Husband they have been there to support me when needed and I will always support them in return. When not at work I love walking and looking for the wild Deer all around where I live.
Maintenance Manager
Kevin Kelly
What I Do
I joined Earlsfield Court in March 2021 as a Maintenance Manager. My role is varied and I am enjoying the everyday tasks. I have a great working environment and am proud to be part of the team that works for Cinnamon Care.
My Experience
Prior to joining Earlsfield Court, I spent many years working as a Panel beater and sprayer in garages in my home country of Ireland and here in England. I then moved on to the building trading, eventually becoming a Maintenance Manager for Park Holidays.
About Me
I moved from Ireland in 1986. I met my wife in 1998 and settled in Bexhill. We have two children of 22 and 15. I enjoy socialising with friends and family in my spare time.
Care Assistant
Jane Quicke
What I Do
My role is to look after our resident’s support with personnel care and to build caring relationships and promote their independence and wellbeing.
My Experience
I have worked in care for over 5 years mainly as a care assistant but also have work in the community. Before that I worked in customer service for over 18 years in Asda.
About Me
When not at work I enjoy socialising with friends and a good game of Bingo. I enjoy sport (watching not participating) and being with my family.
Home Administrator
Jodie Forbes
What I Do
I joined Earlsfield court in April 2020 as a recruitment administrator and went onto become the home administrator, I took a year out to spend more time with my son and I am lucky enough to have been able to return to Earlsfield. My role is very varied, no two days are the same and I really enjoy the variety of the role. My favourite part is building relationships with our residents and their relatives, I love hearing about people’s history.
My Experience
Before joining cinnamon care Collection I spent 10 years working for a builder’s merchant, 8 of those in Accounts and 2 years as a HR officer, I studied HR at college and gained my level 3 CIPD qualification, I also studied and passed my bookkeeping level 2 and AAT computerised accounting.
About Me
When I’m not at work, my time is devoted to my husband and our 3 year old son, we often go out exploring.
Admin Assistant
Ella Holland
What I Do
Part of my role as an Administration Assistant is to cover our front desk being the first point of contact for residents, friends & families and other visitors, answering incoming calls and some light administration duties. I pride myself on my positive attitude and kind nature.
My Experience
Before I joined Earlsfield Court in my current role in April 2024 I worked in a Boarding Kennels on a farm for around a year, before this I had previously worked at Earlsfield Court as a host but re-joined the team to pursue a career in Administrator and Customer Service.
About Me
When I’m not working I love riding my horses and walking my dogs. As well as spending time with family.
I look forward to welcoming you to Earlsfield Court.
