Meadow Lodge Home Care Services

Hi, I’m Nikki. I am the registered manager and I have worked for Meadow Lodge Home Care Services for 17 years.

My journey in health and social care began when I was 16, alongside my college course BTEC National Diploma in Science and Health Studies - I worked as a health care assistant in a care home close to where I lived.

I had a short break away from care when I completed my college course and worked in animal insurance as an accounts administrator, and then as an Operations Manager for a local large vegetable freezing factory – However I didn’t feel I was gaining the job satisfaction I had experienced in care - so in 2005 a chance conversation with the local Football Pools collector who advised me a local care home was looking for an experienced account and payroll administrator lead me to apply for a position at Meadow Lodge Care Home in Kellington.

Through work-based learning, I progressed from this position to become the Training and Compliance Officer and in 2010 I moved from the care home to the Domiciliary Care office in Sherburn in Elmet as the HR Manager, finally in 2017 after qualifying in Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care an opportunity arose for me to become Registered Manager.

I am actively involved in working with Wakefield Council, NHS and Integrated Partnership Boards as part of a team developing initiatives for better experiences within Health and Social Care.

Over the years my hobbies have ranged from being a qualified British Sub Aqua Club scuba diving instructor to riding horses; now I love to travel and spend time with my family.

I have worked for Meadow Lodge for 22 years
I have worked as an office manager for 12 years, previously I worked in the community for 10 years.
I have seen the business over the years and how Adult social care has changed.

My daily duties are arranging new care packages for people in the community, and speaking to social workers. Reviewing care packages, and communicating with the council on a daily basis. I Have a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care.

I enjoy spending time supporting staff in the community I am a good listener.

In my home life, I have 2 x children also 2 x grandchildren that I enjoy spending time with.

I have been with Meadow Lodge Home Cares Services since May 2016. I started my journey at Meadowlodge in a part-time Admin Support role. I am now the Recruitment & HR officer and deal with all aspects of the recruitment processes and administrative duties. This is my first employment within the care industry, though I gained vast transferrable skills when I previously I have worked in hospitality management and administrative roles.

The things that I enjoy about working at Meadow Lodge Home Care Services are the friendly and approachable working environment, but the best thing ever is when a new carer comes on board and they are amazed at how much they enjoy the Carer role, and some wished they had made the move into Social Care much earlier in their careers. It really does give me a warm fuzzy feeling. I think most people have a disillusioned idea of what it means to be a carer, and you can never know until you have tried it.

I have worked for meadow lodge for 8 years. I started my employment with meadow lodge in March 2014 as a community carer working in a few different areas including Castleford, Normanton, Pontefract and Knottingley.

After a few years, I went on to become a field supervisor for the Castleford/Normanton area. I have recently had a job role change to Quality Assessor and no longer work as a carer in the community, Although on a few occasions I have gone out to help cover work, as I still enjoy this side of work.

I started my new job role as Quality Assessor in November 2021.
My duties as Quality Assessor that I am responsible for quality assessment including monitoring and supporting new members as well as existing staff. I carry out individual risk assessments for both carers and clients. I support staff in all aspects of moving and positioning and I have recently completed my moving and positioning train the trainer training. I support staff with any struggles they have such as support with medication and manual handling.

I have 2 A - levels in health and social care which I gained whilst at college.

I Live with my partner, I have 2 children and 2 dogs. I enjoy spending time with my family and socialising, seeing new places and going on holidays.

My name is Tracie and I have worked for Meadow Lodge since 2012 when I joined as a community carer. In May 2017 I furthered my Meadow Lodge career by joining the office team as a coordinator, more recently I accepted the role of Senior Care Coordinator.

I am married to Jonny and I have two children, Jack and Liam, we also have a dog called Max. I enjoy spending time with my family and I like to go shopping.

I love Christmas it's my favourite time of year.

Hi, my name is Kerri I have worked in Elderly adult care for around 24 years from the age of 17. Although I have worked in other roles outside of the care sector working in care gives me a sense of belonging. Over the years I have gained a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience. I have worked in both care homes and domiciliary care, as a carer, senior carer and now in my current position as care coordinator at Meadow lodge home care services. In between all this, I completed my degree in Health well-being and Social Care which I am incredibly proud of.

My role as a coordinator requires me to manage my own team of carers to coordinate care calls for our service users on a daily basis. It also includes liaising with carers, service users and their families as well as other healthcare professionals involved in delivering their care. I am also responsible for taking on any new care packages where possible, carrying out meet and greets building care plans and auditing care plans, MAR charts as well as carrying out reviews and supervision

I have been in my current position at Meadow lodge for around 18 months now. I would love to continue building my career in care and maybe one day work in a managerial role

When I am not at work you may find me running around the streets, running is a passion of mine it’s my escape and what keeps me sane. I have also taken up walking. I also have a very busy home to keep with a Husband and 3 grown up children.

My name is Tizzy I have worked in care since I was 16 years old, I have had a few other jobs but care has always been my passion. I have worked in domically care in the community and the office has a care coordinator.

I have been at Meadow Lodge since November 2022 as a care coordinator I find the office staff easy to get along with and the most important staff the carers on the front line are always happy to help.

I am married to Rob and we have a daughter Chloe who is almost 9 years old In her words “MEADOW LODGE (NCCN) ARE THE BEST “She says this because since mummy started working for them she has been happier. I also have three old stepchildren and 1 granddaughter we have a dog called OZ who is a nutter. I enjoy going out for walks and just spending time with my Family

Hi Everyone, My Name is Emma.

I have worked in the health and social care sector for 9 Years Supporting young adults with challenging behaviour, a wide variety of care needs and a learning disability. I started in this job industry in 2015 when I was 18 and began my journey as a Support Worker with no experience, after 2 years in 2017 I became a senior support worker within the same company. In 2020 I moved on to a new challenge with another service as a senior support worker before becoming successful as a deputy care home manager in 2021.

I chose to change my career path in 2023 when I came on to apply and recently accepted the role as a care coordinator with Meadow Lodge Home Care services to widen my experience within the Health and Social care sector. I look forward to seeing what the future holds within my role at Meadow Lodge Home Care Services.

I have my NVQ level 2&3 in health and social care and am currently on with completing my NVQ level 4 in health and social care. I have no children, I love spending time with my family, socialising and going away on sunny holidays.

Hi everyone, my name is Georgia.

I have been a carer in the community and a dementia-specialised care home for 4 years.

I like to feel I have a lot of knowledge and experience from embracing every role I have had in care and other managerial jobs. I moved up north during covid and after having other jobs I realised care is my passion and I was seeking a new adventure.

I accepted the role as a care coordinator with Meadow Lodge Home Care Services in April 2024 to widen my experience within the Health and Social care sector. I am excited to start this new role and the challenges that come with it.

If I am not in the office, you will more than likely find me in the kitchen baking sweet treats!

Hi, my name is Chloe.

I have worked in care for around 6 years.

I got into care after seeing a close family member receiving care and wanted to care for people.

I have a one-year-old little girl and two dogs that are my world. In my free time, I like to go out for food and go on walks.