Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly Sunnybank House team who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
Kay Mitchell
General Manager
Kay Mitchell
General Manager
What I do:
I have managed both Nursing and Residential homes, large and small over the years and always have the Residents wellbeing and happiness at the heart of everything I do. What makes a good manager, a super team and I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best in the business and will continue to do so at Sunnybank House.
My Experience:
I have worked in the care sector for over 20 years starting out as a health care assistant in residential dementia care homes, and through pure dedication, I eventually worked my way up to becoming a General Manager. Prior to working in care, I part qualified as an accountant (MAAT) and my background had always been in finance/accounting. However, there was a lack of job satisfaction, and after changing career to Health & Social Care, I have never looked back
About Me:
When I am not in the home, I am usually enjoying myself with my family back in Wales or arranging fun weekends away with my grandchildren.
Southampton has been a place I have visited since a child and most recently, with the grandchildren. To now be living in Southampton and be a part of the wonderful team at Sunnybank House, I consider myself to be very lucky!
Sarah Gillett
Home Admissions Advisor
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 have over 8 years’ experience of working in the care sector starting my career 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.
Angie Lanzo
Activities coordinator
Angie Lanzo
Activities coordinator
What I do:
Joined Sunnybank House in Jan 2021 as a Carer and moved to Activities coordinator in May 2021
My experience:
Worked in the care industry for over 12 years as an activities coordinator in a Day care centre
About me:
During my spare time I am a keen swimmer and like to spend time with my family and love to go on a cruise.
Yvonne Pallett
Activities coordinator
Yvonne Pallett
Activities coordinator
What I do:
I Joined Sunnybank House in Feb 2021 as a Housekeeper and moved to activities coordinator in June 2021
My experience:
Before joining Sunnybank House, I worked in Food Industry as Food Safety expert/Quality Assurance Manager.
About me:
During my free time I like to spend it with my niece and nephew and going on holidays.
Szymon Siewniak
Head Chef
Szymon Siewniak
Head Chef
What I do:
I started my journey at Sunnybank Care Home in 2019, which has been extremely rewarding from the start. I have a keen interest in the chemistry behind food, which helps me create a menu that is both nutritional and full of flavour. It is very important to me that our residents have a big say in the service and the food we provide, which is why we hold regular meetings with them to discuss the menu options.
My Experience:
I have had 12 years of experience as a chef, working in a variety of different establishments across the South. Establishments ranging from restaurants, hotels to private schools where we created showstopping dishes for functions which held over 600 people. I am also studying a Level 4 Hospitality Management course.
About Me:
In my spare time, I enjoy gardening as I like to grow my own vegetables. I like taking my dog Elton for long walks and travelling across Europe with my Fiancé. Our favourite place to visit is Bude Cornwall where we can have a good pasty and swim in the open sea.
Oliver Rivera
Head Of Housekeeping
Oliver Rivera
Head Of Housekeeping
What I do:
My role is to lead and supervise the housekeeping staff. We provide a high standard of cleaning and laundry within the home.
My experience:
I have worked before in a hotel and another care home as a housekeeper. I was a housekeeper before here in sunny bank house before I became a head housekeeper.
About me:
I like spending time with my family going in outdoor activities like camping and mountain biking.
Ross Hatton
Maintenance Manager
Ross Hatton
Maintenance Manager
What I do:
I am conscience about keeping Sunnybank House well maintained and safe for our Residents. There are a lot of hidden checks and Statutory inspections that I like to keep up to date. The most satisfying part is helping the residents with making their rooms personal to them whether being hanging pictures or organising their room to their liking. Having worked at Sunnybank for 7 years all the residents know me well and I have a great relationship with all of them.
My Experience:
I worked in the construction industry for 30 years and found experience gained invaluable in my current role. I was the first employee at Sunnybank House and was responsible for overseeing the handover of the building in 2014.
About Me:
I like watching my local premier league and cricket teams live and attending concerts. My two daughters and dog keep me busy.
We’d love to meet you!