Meet Our Team

Sara Goodwin

General Manager

What do I do:
I have been the Deputy Manager at Earlsfield Court since the beginning of May 2021. I am committed to ensuring our lovely residents get the very best out of life. I coordinate the care team to make sure the residents are safe and supported within the home.

Experience:
For over 14 years I have been lucky enough to work in the care sector. My first position was an activities coordinator and I quickly got promoted to Deputy Manager. Before entering the care sector, I worked in Portugal as a researcher in social care with unemployed women, elderly people and people with disabilities. My main passion is working with people, motivating and coaching them to be the best they can. This also applies to my lovely residents!

About me:
I’m originally from Portugal and have fallen in love with the UK and its people. Last October, despite the awful covid pandemic, I married my best friend in a truly lovely ceremony. We have now relocated to the south coast in search of new adventures and challenges. In my spare time, I love clambering over old ruins, visiting castles and historic monuments. English history is something that fascinates me, especially as there is so much of it around! Our other joy is travelling around Europe (when we can) and trying out new cuisines and restaurants.

Sarah Gillett

Home Admissions Advisor

What I do:
I joined Cinnamon in November 2017. In my role I help to support families through the transition into residential care. Choosing the right care can be a difficult decision for all involved, but my job is to help this process run as smoothly as possible by guiding our new residents and their family members through this life changing move with support, great understanding and empathy.

My experience:
I started my career in care in 2002 working as a domiciliary carer looking after elderly people in their own homes in the local community and a few years later becoming the Office Manager. After a break to raise my family and help with the family business I feel so lucky to have come back to a job doing the things I am passionate about.

About me:
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family, my two young daughters keep me very busy. I enjoy shopping, going to cinema and eating out. I am a real foodie so I also enjoy cooking and throwing dinner parties.

Daniel Ridgway

Home Admissions Advisor

I joined Earlsfield Court in December 2022 After 3 years in a similar role with another Luxury provider and before this over 15 years in Hospitality and Independent living settings,

I enjoy coming to work every day and seeing how our care teams work has had such a massive impact on every resident every day. I am the main point of contact from the initial enquiry all the way to move in and beyond ensure outstanding customer service at all stages. The best part of my role is welcoming both potential residents and their families to the home and ensuring all aspects of the move in process and beyond goes smoothly.

Jodie Forbes

Home Administrator

What I do:
I joined Earlsfield court in April 2020 as a recruitment administrator and have recently stepped into a new role as the home administrator. 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.

Experience:
Before joining cinnamon care Collection I spent 10 years working for a builders 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:
I married my partner of 12 years in 2019, the same day as the royal wedding and in January this year we became parents to a little boy named Reggie, my time outside of work is devoted to my son, my husband and my dog Frankie, nothing is more precious than family.

Martin Gurney

Head Chef

What I do:
I am responsible for the food and beverages at Earlsfield Court. I work closely with the kitchen and dining team preparing and cooking the varied menus to keep our residents healthy and happy. I have very high standards and use only the best quality ingredients.

My experience:
I have worked for over 25 years in the catering industry in numerous care settings, providing high quality, nutritious meals for seniors. I enjoy creating individual nutritional plans for our residents and enjoy spending time with each of them to find out their favourite food and drink.

About me:
I enjoy spending time with my beautiful girlfriend and exercising our 4 dogs.

Jennifer Sivyer

Head of Housekeeping

I joined Earlsfield court just over a year ago, my role is to keep Earlsfield court looking lovely and inviting for our residents and visitors.

I worked in various Nursing/care homes before coming here, and excelled in my role of Head Housekeeper, I was really lucky to gain the opportunity to work at Earlsfield court and I have loved working here, the staff and residents are my families since losing my husband nearly 2 years ago, my Dog George is my best friend and keeps me on my toes.

Kevin Kelly

Maintenance Manager

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.