Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Netley Court team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
Gill Irish
General Manager
Gill Irish
General Manager
What I do:
As the General manager of Netley Court, I am responsible for the day to day management of the home. I manage the departments within the home and work with them to improve the quality of care and service we provide to the residents. Using my clinical skills and experience to guide and develop teams, I can see the difference a motivated and engaged team makes to the residents in our care. I welcome comments and suggestions from residents and relatives.
My experience:
I trained as a nurse and worked in the NHS for many years. Following this I transitioned to the independent sector, firstly working in Complex Care in the community and then in the Care Home sector. I have spent the last 12 years managing care homes and achieved an outstanding CQC rating at one of the homes I managed previously.
About me:
Life outside work is busy with 2 boys and a dog called Basil. I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Meera Daniel
Deputy Manager
Meera Daniel
Deputy Manager
What I do:
I have been working in Health & Social care over 15 years and began my career as a nurse. As a Deputy Manager I work alongside the General Manager and the care team at Netley Court. I enjoy my role as everyday can be different & challenging. I am very privileged to be part of Cinnamon Care and always to be the best at what I do. I hold NVQ level 5 in Leadership & Management and am currently studying Level 7 & MSc in Health and Social care.
My Experience:
I have completed my Nursing degree in India and worked in Cardiac Surgery. I have moved to the UK in 2008 for further studies. Prior to joining the team at Netley Court, I worked as Deputy Manager, Home manager and Care & Compliance manager.
About Me:
I live in Netley very close to Netley Court. Outside of work. I spend a lot of time with my husband and our two adorable young children when I’m not working. I enjoy playing with my kids and spending time with them by the sea in Netley.
Sarah Gillett
Homes Admission Advisor
Sarah Gillett
Homes Admission 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.
Nicola Hooton
Activities Lead
Nicola Hooton
Activities Lead
What I do:
I joined Cinnamon Care in November 2022. Our activities team organise and resource
meaningful activities for the residents – enriching their lives with enjoyable on and off site
experiences and promoting the home within the community.
My experience:
I grew up in Australia and worked in the hotel and restaurant industry. I moved back to the
the UK in 1985 and have spent more than 30 years working with children and young adults
with special needs and autism within education before my move into social care.
About me:
I enjoy spending time with my family – eating out – exercising my energetic spaniel Gracie and
doing a spot of gardening.
Tanya Riley
Administrator
Tanya Riley
Administrator
What I do:
It is my privilege to provide the home and residents with administrative support on a daily basis.
My experience:
As a certified bookkeeper and with over 35 years of experience providing administrative support, I have worked in many sectors including finance, private healthcare and residential care, of which residential care is my favourite.
About me:
With three adult children, two dogs, a cat and a husband, I’m kept busy for most of my free time.
Mily Leo Abarca
Head of Housekeeping
Mily Leo Abarca
Head of Housekeeping
What I do:
I joined Netley Court in October 2016. I manage all aspects of the housekeeping and laundry which includes maintaining the cleanliness of the home to the highest standards and ensure clothes for residents are cleaned, ironed, and returned in a timely manner.
My experience:
I have worked within the care industry for 6 and a half years. I started as a housekeeper, then Senior Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor and then promoted to Head of Housekeeping. I feel very privileged to be working with such a professional team.
About me:
I am originally from Peru. I love to travel, listening to music and dancing.
In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors and spending quality time with my children and friends.
Darren Richards
Maintenance Manager
Darren Richards
Maintenance Manager
What I do:
I am the Maintenance Manager at Netley Court.
My experience:
I have worked within the construction industry for over 10 years before choosing to work in social care, leading to role of Maintenance Manager with 5 sites around the south for the last 5 years .
About me:
My life outside of work revolves around working out in the gym, swimming, fishing, DIY and being a home theatre and gaming enthusiast. I am married for 10 years and we have two cats, Jago & Mittens.
We’d love to meet you!