Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Outram Fields team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
At Outram Fields 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.
Donna Pierpoint
General Manager
Donna Pierpoint
General Manager
What I do:
I am the General Manager at Outram Fields Care Home. I am passionate about providing the highest standards of care and support to the people who choose to live with us and ensure my team operate to the same level. It is a real privilege to care for the residents at Outram Fields and my whole purpose is to ensure that we aim to be the best in everything we provide.
My experience:
I qualified as a Nurse in 1994 in my home town of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire and I’m proud to say that my whole career has been in Care, with my first Registered Managers post taken in 2002. I am proud to say that during the Covid pandemic, we didn’t lose any of our residents to the virus and kept everyone safe. I was also a founding member of The Caring View, a podcast to support all Managers during the pandemic.
About me:
I moved to Sheffield 12 years ago from Mansfield after falling in love with my Yorkshire man. If I’m not at work, I’m at home enjoying cooking a nice meal and relaxing with my adopted black cat. My holidays consist of my caravan, a field and stunning scenery in our beautiful countryside.
Rebecca Booth
Deputy Manager
Rebecca Booth
Deputy Manager
What I do:
I am the Deputy Manager here at Outram Fields. Part of my role is being Head of Care and leading the team of carers in supporting residents and their family members in making a difference in the daily lives of every individual who lives with us. I strongly believe everyone deserves to be treated with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion always and without exception.
My experience:
I qualified as a nurse from Sheffield Hallam in 2015 and have a background in A&E nursing where I worked for 3 years before leaving and going to work within the care home sector. Since 2018 I have had the privilege of caring for some amazing individuals and supporting them with their needs and wishes.
About me:
I got married to my husband in 2019 and had a little boy in 2021 who loves to keep me on my toes! I enjoy music and reading when I get the opportunity and love spending time with my family as family is really important to me.
Claire Hoyles
Home Admissions Advisor
Claire Hoyles
Home Admissions Advisor
What I Do:
Hello, I’m Claire and my role is to support families, friends and anyone who is looking for a care home for their loved one or themselves. From the moment they make their inquiry for care to when they move their loved one into Outram Fields, I ensure that their journey goes as smoothly as possible by supporting them every step of the way. Choosing the right care home can be one of the most difficult decisions to make and having gone through this myself with my own family I know first hand the emotions this brings. I am committed to ensuring family members receive the necessary support during this challenging time.
My Experience:
In 2019, I transitioned into the care industry after over seven years in renewable energy. Initially, I took on the role of Business Development Manager at Home Instead Doncaster. When the pandemic struck a few months later, I underwent carer training to offer hands-on support as required. In 2022, I became a Home Admissions Advisor for a luxury care home in Doncaster. In 2023, I saw a role for a Home Admissions Advisor at Cinnamon Care Collection, drawn to their mission of positively impacting residents’ lives and supporting their families.
About Me:
Outside of work I am either on my allotment, dog sitting, babysitting for my friends, visiting my family in Skegness or outside walking in the countryside. Having been raised on a farm in rural Lincolnshire, I have a deep appreciation for the joys of a simple lifestyle.
Dean Millen
Head Chef
Dean Millen
Head Chef
What I do:
My role at Outram Fields is to lead the catering team within the home to prepare, cook and serve high quality meals which are appetising, nutritious and centred on residents’ preferences.
My experience:
I left Sheffield age 17 and headed to London, where I started as a kitchen porter. I now have over 20 years of experience as a Head Chef in Hotels, mainly in Berkshire, Shropshire and Buckinghamshire, and 14yrs experience in the care sector. Prior to this role I was a regional chef for Four Seasons Healthcare.
My past experience has also been within estate agency as well as residential care, which gives me insight to signpost you to advice and support.
About me:
In my spare time, any chance I get, you will find me outside in the garden, or walking my dog Bud. I have a grandson, who also keeps me on my toes.
Pierre Mairesse
Hospitality Supervisor
Pierre Mairesse
Hospitality Supervisor
What I do:
My role is to work alongside the Head Chef and ensure that our residents and visitors get the best hospitality experience at Outram Fields. This may be from a simple cup of coffee with cake, to a 3 course meal with wine in our Private Dining room. I ensure our Café/Bar area is always stocked up ready for our Visitors and our Dining rooms are set to the highest standard and look inviting for our residents.
My experience:
I have been working in hospitality for 17 years now, including 12 hotels/restaurants in London in a lot of different settings. I am a trained sommelier and cannot wait to share my passion for wine with you all.
About me:
I was born in Dunkerque in France and moved to London in 2011. I love spending time with my son and can’t wait to explore the peak district (I’m still new in Sheffield) with him. I am also really passionate about photography.
Paul Rafferty
Head of Maintenance
Paul Rafferty
Head of Maintenance
What I do:
I am the Maintenance Manager at Outram Fields. My role is to ensure that the home and your stay with us is safe, comfortable and most importantly – an enjoyable experience. Myself and my maintenance assistant will be at hand to deliver a service to you of the highest standards in order to meet your specific needs and requirements.
My experience:
I have over 30 years experience working in a maintenance environment and my last 12 years specifically based in a challenging behaviour care home delivering a very person centred approach to the most vulnerable.
About me:
I am married with 2 young adult girls .My passions are music, art and reading. I have amassed over the years a fairly substantial music collection (cd, vinyl and digital). I also have a love of vintage hi-fi. I run a music/hi-fi club in my village which attracts fellow enthusiasts of all ages. The rest of my time is made up of being a “dad taxi”.
Wendy Curtis
Head Housekeeper
Wendy Curtis
Head Housekeeper
What I do:
Hello I am Head of Housekeeping here at Outram Fields. My role is to maintain the highest standards of cleaning our residents deserve and I have been very selective in recruiting the right team to work alongside me with skills, passion, drive and compassion to make sure all areas are kept clean and sparkling. It is also my responsibility to ensure the laundry is well managed and each resident’s belongings are treated with the utmost care and respect.
My experience:
My background is in the cleaning sector working in 5-star hotels. I have also worked in Surrey in a newly built care home during the pandemic. My passion lies in making a difference and seeing people smile.
About me:
I am a homebody, nothing makes me happier than spending quality time with family, my teenage daughter, partner and two boisterous and stubborn dachshunds. I also love country walks and watching films and true documentaries.
Claire Barker
Activities Coordinator
Claire Barker
Activities Coordinator
What I do:
My role is to plan and deliver a varied and inclusive programme of activities for every resident at Outram Fields. Each task aims to promote mental well-being: this is done through a variety of physical, creative, therapeutic, sensory, and artistic tasks that facilitate experiences to enable residents to build on what they know and enjoy already and allow them the opportunity to experience something new in a social, caring, and friendly environment. This can be achieved in large, small, and individual groups. We welcome members of the community to come to Outram whether that be pupils from the local school, a toddler group, volunteers, and experts – the key is to enable residents to continue to develop successful relationships.
My experience:
During the last 25 years I have taught in primary schools in Cheshire, North Wales, and Sheffield. Moving to Outram Fields to pursue a career in the Care Industry has allowed me to use my experience of building strong, caring relationships with individuals and to plan and implement creative and interactive activities: meeting the needs of everyone, allowing everyone the opportunity to succeed.
About me:
There is nothing I like more than to be out in the fresh air: whether that’s a walk in the Peak District or pottering around my garden. I am also a member of the Derbyshire Scouting Association Climbing team. We regularly meet groups of Cubs, Scouts and Explorers delivering abseiling, climbing and crate stacking sessions. When I’m not out and about I enjoy visiting the cinema or meeting friends for a drink and a catch-up.
Jane Hallsworth
Administrator
Jane Hallsworth
Administrator
What I do:
I am the Home Administrator at Outram Fields. My role involves administration, financial and recruitment elements. I also enjoy interacting with our residents and hearing all about their lives.
My experience:
I have worked in Customer Services/Administration for over 25 years. These roles have been in a very varied spectrum of organisations, including telecommunications, local police authority and latterly, the care industry.
About me:
In my spare time, I enjoy walking and going out for a nice meal and cooking at home. I also enjoy going to the theatre. I have personally been involved in amateur dramatics since the age of 8 and have done many shows at Sheffield Lyceum and Sheffield City Hall. I began dancing at the age of 5 and was a professional dancer on cruise ships for several years.
We’d love to meet you!