Meet Our Team

Sue Simmonds

General Manager

What I do:
I am the Registered Manager for the care home and am responsible for our Retirement Village, care facilities, and staff management. I also have responsibility for the 48 Independent Living Apartments on the site, ensuring that the service contract is adhered to and that the individuals living there are able to live life fully with the comfort of living in a supported and busy care village.

My experience:
I am a Registered Nurse by background, specialising in the care of older people. I have experience in hospital care, teaching, regulation, and care homes. I have managed care homes for twenty years working for a small number of different providers. I have managed large care homes encompassing nursing, dementia, and residential care.

About me:
I grew up mainly in South East London and moved to Kent to undertake my nurse training, where I met my husband, Chris. I have three children and four grandchildren. I live in a small village in Kent with Chris and our 2 Irish Setters, Mabel and Archie.

Aadil Baig

Resident Services Advisor

What I do:
As often the first point of contact at Emerson, I showcase our development and give an insight into the fantastic lifestyle we offer.

I understand that moving, whether downsizing to one of our apartments or into our care home, is a highly emotional experience and I support and guide our residents and their families through the process both offering advice and ensuring a smooth and timely move.

My experience:
I joined Cinnamon with over a decade of experience in both corporate and independent residential estate agency managing various departments over the years from front-line Sales & Lettings through to Property Management.

About me:
I am a proud husband and father to a beautiful daughter and enjoy spending as much time as possible with my family both at home and abroad, sharing our love of travel. I am an avid sports fan and in my spare time can often be found on the cricket field, golf course or watching American Football.

Aileen Nimmo

Resident Services Advisor

What I do:
As a Resident Services Advisor I support families who are considering a change in their current living situation, sometimes as a choice and sometimes due to necessity. My role is both rewarding and fulfilling and brings me great satisfaction as no two days are ever the same, just as no two people are ever the same.
My aim is to support families to make the decision that is right for them and their loved ones. I appreciate that moving, whether downsizing to one of our apartments or into our care home, is a highly emotional experience and I am support and guide our residents and their families through the process both offering advice and ensuring a smooth and timely move.

My experience:
I have been working in the care industry for over 20 years. My initial role as an activity coordinator provided me the wonderful opportunity to get to know residents and learn about them as individuals. I have worked both regionally and at home level in a variety of roles. As a member of the Emerson park team I endeavour to continue with my commitment to support residents, their families and my colleagues in ensuring that our home is a great place to live and work in.

About me:
I am lucky to have a large family around me and when I am spending time away from work I love to enjoy the company of those I Love. I enjoy gardening, walking, reading. I am a secret twitcher and can get overly excited when I see a rare bird.

Lorna Maggs

Apartment Services Coordinator

What I do:
As the apartment services coordinator my main role is to support the apartment owners to ensure a smooth moving in experience. I am available to answer any questions they may have and meet with them regularly to produce a monthly event calendar to ensure they can have the opportunity to live a full life.

My experience:
I started work at Emerson Park as a receptionist/admin support back in 2020. In  my previous job I had responsibility for overseeing event organising, so when the apartment services coordinator role become available in 2022 I saw this as a great opportunity to transfer to a role which enabled me to utilise all of my skills.

About me:
My first passion is musical Theatre and I trained as a professional dancer and travelled the world for many years. After which I taught dance and gymnastics and worked for British Gymnastics as an Event and Competition organiser and became the Chairman of Men’s Gymnastics in London for many years. From there I transferred to work as a student liaison officer at a local college organising many events for the students.

Head Chef

Richard Callingham

What I do:
As a seasoned Head Chef, I am delighted to be working at Emerson Grange overseeing a team of people dedicated to providing the best possible dining experience for our residents.

My Experience:
I specialize in crafting innovative menus, prioritizing fresh, local ingredients picked from the garden of England. Boasting over three decades of culinary experience, I’ve honed my skills in various establishments globally, with the last 25 years dedicated myself to London’s culinary scene.

About Me:
A family man at heart, I originate from Kent and find joy in maintaining a professional balance. Beyond the kitchen, my interests span music, with a proficiency in guitar, and a keen appreciation for piano concertos which I attend with my eldest son. Committed to providing the best food to my customers, my greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing the enjoyment of people savouring my dishes.

Oksana Rutkauskiene

Housekeeping Supervisor

My Experience:
I have had 14 years of experience in Housekeeping industry and worked in luxury 5* serviced apartments, where I gain an excellent customer service skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. I am passionate to providing outstanding care and cleaning service for all residence to make home an amazing place to be.

About me:
I was born in Lithuania and can speak two additional languages; Lithuanian and Russian.  I like spending time with my family, camping or just exploring nice and new places. Also cycling, going to the theatre and I enjoy traveling the world.

Vivienne Brosnan

Administrator

What I do:
As Administrator my role is to ensure the smooth running of the administrative functions in the home to support the General Manager. In this, I am ably supported by two full-time Reception Administrators and a part-time Recruitment Administrator.

My Experience:
The Administration tasks cover payroll and all HR matters from initial recruitment to leaving employment, including providing minutes for a variety of meetings; sales ledger for residents and apartment owners, purchase ledger transactions, bank reconciliations and petty cash. There are many ad hoc tasks as well as dealing with queries relating to sales and purchase invoices. No two days are the same and I enjoy the variety and challenge of getting things done when plans go awry!

I have worked as an Administrator in a care home for more than 15 years and always enjoy the sense of being part of a team with my colleagues, doing our best for the residents and their families.

About Me:
Outside work I enjoy walking, with or without my dog, cycling, gardening, reading and visiting my daughter who lives in Bath.

Jamie Bushnell

Maintenance

What I do:
My role at Emerson is to keep the building and grounds maintained to the highest standard. I make sure that all the equipment in the home is working correctly, as well as making sure it’s serviced and certificated. I also make sure that Emerson is a safe environment for the residents, visitors and staff.

My experience:
I am a qualified electrician having completed an intensive 2-year apprenticeship. During my time working for my Dads business, I carried out a wide variety of jobs including fitting bathrooms, tiling, central heating repairs and roofing. I then joined a student accommodation company, carrying out maintenance on a 400-bed building for students of the Royal College of Music.

About me:
Originally from Reading, I moved to the area in 2015 before getting married to my wife. Most of my free time outside of work is spent with my running club, training, coaching the club’s youngsters or running around a muddy field doing cross country! I’ve also taken up road cycling over the past year with the aim of one day completing a triathlon.