Meet Our Team

Adam Tallis

Village Manager

What I do:
In November 2022 I was appointed as the Village Manager for Eden Court, and Eden Grange, I am accountable for a total of 77 residents and up to 28 apartment owners who live independently on the site. At the present time I am responsible for the management of 67 team members and a small number of volunteers.

My experience:
I completed a degree in Hotel Management and began my career in hospitality. After working in hotels, I moved to London where I started work on corporate events and restaurants with The Royal College of Surgeons, British medical Association and The Law Society. The highlight of my career in hospitality was the annual garden parties at Buckingham palace.
I moved into care after my grandmother’s diagnosis of Lewy body dementia and my journey to find the very best care for her. I joined Bupa in 2018 as an out of sector Manager and became the CQC registered Manager for their flagship home in Notting Hill. After leaving Bupa I joined Loveday & Co as commissioning General Manager for Loveday Kennington, in 2020 I was awarded the British Empire Medal for my services to care in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

About me:
I live in Bromley with my partner Jeff. My hobbies include travel (in particular cruise holidays), cooking and international cuisines from my travels. Theatre and classical music. I also enjoy spending time with family, friends and my godchildren

Sebastian Wiencelewski

Peripatetic General Manager

What I do:
Peripatetic General Manager, who ensure great quality of care is delivered to Residents in an organised and proactive manner.

My experience:
I have worked in the Care Sector for over 18 years and for the past 9 years I have been in many different management roles, this includes registered Managerial posts. I have a great knowledge, experience and qualifications. I have achieved a master’s in politics and social sciences and in 2019 awarded with Level 7 in Strategic Leadership.
I am truly passionate about my role as Peripatetic Manager and believe in what we do here at Cinnamon. Our Residents are also our teachers and their stories inspire us all. We are lucky to have a brilliant and experienced care teams and they always go above and beyond to make sure the specific needs of every Resident are met every day. Cinnamon It’s a lovely place to work and a great place to call home.”

About me:
I am very optimistic and solution driven person. I love animals and recently adopted a bird called Alex, who responds well to my Westie dog JuJu.

Janet Ise

Home Administrator

What I do:
I am extremely delighted and honoured to be part of the team at Eden Court working as the
Home Administrator as it affords me the privilege of being part of the exceptional delivery of
care to our residents and to the success of the home. As the Home Administrator, I provide
general administrative support to the team, dealing with diverse finance and HR related
queries as well as delivering the Cinnamon values through effectively fostering a positive and
welcoming environment for residents, relative, friends and the team.

My Experience:
I hold a B.sc degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Human Resources. I have
always worked in a customer facing role for over 25years, working in the Banking industry
carrying out various financial and administrative roles. I also have experience from working
as a Human Resources Administrator.

About me:
I have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives. I volunteer at the Erith Food bank
and I spend my free time coaching and mentoring young adults as a Sunday school teacher
in my local church.
My family is highly important to me. I have three wonderful sons and a lovely husband, so I
am always busy serving. I love meeting people, cooking and travelling.

Colleen Davidson

Resident Service Advisor

I have worked in the care sector for the last 6 years, my role as a Resident Services Advisor at Eden Court is both a privileged and enjoyable one. I can help, advise and support families and individuals as they consider a move into a care environment. Having had personal family experience of such a move, I am acutely aware of how life changing such a move can be. I very much enjoy meeting many different people and am passionate about helping them making the right choices for their future.

Martin Harrington

Resident Service Advisor

What I do:
I advise and support those that are considering a change in their current living situation, either out of choice or necessity.
My role is to guide and reassure individuals through what can be an emotional and daunting journey, making the transition as smooth as possible.

My experience:
I first embraced assisting in the community in my final years at school, volunteering weekly in a local care home and subsequently taking a gap year to teach at a school for polio victims in southern India. After completing a degree in Psychology at Reading University, I have predominantly worked in the property industry, where I have most recently gained experience in the retirement sector before joining the team at Eden Court.

About me:
Having grown up in Surrey, I love nothing more than getting outdoors on my bike or going for a long walk. My other passion is for food. My partner and I enjoy hosting brunches, lunches, and dinners for both our friends and family.

Alex Pontus

Head of Housekeeping

What I do:
I am the head housekeeper at Eden Grange care home.

My experience:
I am originally from France where I trained at the Hotel & Tourism School in Bordeaux. When I cam to England I worked as Deputy Head Housekeeper at Buckingham Palace looking after the Queen’s guests.

About me:
I have many interests in different lifestyles and cuisines having worked with many cultures and backgrounds, both in Europe and USA.