Meet Our Team
We’d like to introduce our friendly team at The Gables who are determined to be the difference in senior care.
At The Gables 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.
Julie Weaver
Senior General Manager
Julie Weaver
Senior General Manager
What I Do:
I am the Senior General Manager at The Gables. As such, I am responsible for the day-to-day management of the home in all aspects from care to catering to maintenance to housekeeping. This means that I need to have a good knowledge of all the separate functions in order for me to lead the team members to deliver a fantastic experience to our residents. In my role, I can be involved in anything from recruitment to payroll to audits to care. No day is the same, which is why I love what I do.
My Experience:
I originally trained as a Registered Nurse and have worked in the field of care of the Older Person in both the NHS and in the independent sector since I qualified. Along the way I have gained several degrees, including a Masters degree in Law and Employment relations and a Masters degree in Leadership and Management. I have worked in a variety of roles in my career and am thrilled to be using all my skills and experience to lead the team at The Gables.
About Me:
Outside of work, I have many interests but particularly enjoy learning Ballroom and Latin dancing, cooking and gardening. I love to socialise and enjoy nothing more than putting my cooking skills to use and feeding large numbers of family and friends.
Donna Moore
Deputy Manager
Donna Moore
Deputy Manager
What I do:
I am proud to join The Gables team as Deputy Manager of this stunning care home in Hagley.
My experience:
I started my journey off in the care sector back in 1998 I started off as a health care assistant working in various care homes and was a personal assistant for a while until I fell pregnant with my oldest child. I completed my NVQ 2 and 3 in health care and continued to progress in various roles again within the care homes I became a senior carer in 2003 and then moved to community care once I had passed my driving test. I became a team leader in the community and then a medication technician in 2008. I then made the brave decision to do my nursing training back in 2009 and qualified as a general adult nurse in 2012. I always felt my goal in life was to provide the best possible care to anyone who I looked after. The feeling that I can help somebody made it my passion.
About me:
I am enthusiastic, ambitious, loyal, and hard working. I am a family woman with 5 (yes 5) children, 1 granddaughter and a husband who I married in 2011 whilst doing my nurse training, I love animals and have a British/American bulldog called Marley and 2 cats Loki and Luna (who are my fur babies). I enjoy watching I’m a celebrity and Britain’s got talent. I am also a dab hand at cross stitch but can’t sew (lol). I really enjoy going out on family days out but also love it when I can out with our adult family and friends and let our hair down.
James Skelding
Home Admissions Advisor
James Skelding
Home Admissions Advisor
What I do:
My role as Home Admissions Advisor is to be the first point of contact for families and individuals who are exploring their care options. I work with prospective residents and their families at their pace to help them achieve their care solutions.
My Experience:
I have personal experience of looking for care for a loved one and understand how hard and confusing it can be. Before joining Cinnamon I was an Estate Agent for many years and have always enjoyed helping people. Moving home in any situation can be a stressful and emotional experience and I am here to ensure that families and their loved ones receive the help and support they need.
About Me:
I was born locally and live near Hagley with my wife, five children, and a very energetic, cocker spaniel called Max. I enjoy spending time outside, walking, paddle boarding, and spending time with family.
Nicola Bissett
Head Housekeeper
Nicola Bissett
Head Housekeeper
What do I do:
My role at The Gables as Head Housekeeper is to ensure my brilliant team of housekeepers and I maintain immaculate high standards throughout the home. We make sure all the communal areas and, of course, residents’ rooms and suites are kept beautiful as well as looking after their laundry. I feel very privileged to be able to work with such a fantastic team and in such a luxurious home and enjoy interacting with our residents every day.
My experience:
I have worked in care for 4 years, and for over 2 years as a Head Housekeeper. I am really looking forward to meeting our families and residents and making sure I maintain the high standards throughout the home. Previously I worked for Mothercare, where I gained a lot of experience in running the store, store presentation, housekeeping and dealing with the public.
About me:
In my spare time I like to see my 2 grown-up daughters Chloe and Isabell and my two grandchildren. I also enjoy gardening & cooking especially brownies. I also love to socialise with my friends as often as I can. I’m a very bubbly person and love speaking to the residents and hearing their stories about their lives. I will strive to go above and beyond for their needs.
Shaun Portman-Hann
Head Chef
Shaun Portman-Hann
Head Chef
What I do:
As Head Chef I lead the catering within the home alongside a well experienced team. We create varied menus, always using fresh ingredients prepared in house to make delcious and nutritious meals with resident’s tastes always taking priority. It is always so rewarding to see the morale boost great food can give people.
Me experience:
I have been a Chef for over 13 years working in care for the last 5. I initially trained at an award-winning country house hotel where I speciallised in deserts and pastry, working in various different catering environments ever since, from tiny village pubs to cruise ship serving over 13000 meals a day.
About me:
I have recently moved to the area so am spending some of my spare time getting to know the area and I enjoy taking our dog ollie on long walks.
We’d love to meet you!