Right at Home (Medway)

Grantley was an IT manager who spent most of his career working in London. More recently, he held a senior management role and lived in Frankfurt Germany with responsibilities for a global team (Frankfurt, New York and Singapore). He holds many qualifications including a BSc (hons) degree in Computer Science where he attained a grade of 2.1, and a Post Graduate certification in Project Management. Although not fluent, Grantley also speaks German.

Grantley did some voluntary work for several years which he found immensely rewarding. As a result, Grantley wanted more from his working life, and wanted to return to the UK to be close to his own parents and assist them in their ageing years. These reasons led Grantley to follow his passion, retrain and start Right at Home Medway in the area where he had spent most of his life.

When Grantley is not working, he loves spending quality time with his wife and two children, travelling to distant lands, cycling and flying AutoGyros where he holds a PPL(G) pilot's license.

I grew up in Buckinghamshire and moved to Kent in 1984 when I joined the Police Force as a Police Officer, being posted to Gravesend. After leaving the Police Force I worked in security at Harrods, and House of Fraser before leaving to run a Business Centre in Dartford. I was approached by the Franchise owners of Prestige Nursing to become their Registered manager for 15 years working in various areas, from elderly care, complex care, Autism and children. I then moved to Rosemont Care in Medway for 3 years before joining Right at Home in November 2021. I have achieved my NVQ 4 and 5 as well as a degree in Health and Social Care.
When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 cats, Mylo and Felix as well as being the 4th official for Tonbridge Juddians Rugby team who play in National 1. This involves travelling all over the country, along with my husband Peter, who is the Director of Rugby.

Claire spent most of her career working for Her Majesty’s Court Service, where she held several leadership positions and worked at several Magistrates Courts. After having her two children, she decided to focus full-time on raising her young family. During this time she volunteered in various organisations, which focused on Child Care. Claire also retrained and took several qualifications to become a ‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant’, and she has been privileged to work for some wonderful schools and work overseas. Claire's transition from looking after young children in schools, to looking after vulnerable adults in their own home was natural for her, as many of the necessary skills are transferable between both sectors.

When not at work, Claire enjoys travelling to places near and far, painting with watercolours, reading a wide range of topics, and spending lots of quality time with her family.

I have lived in Medway all my life. I am very close to my family, and I have one daughter. After I left school, I worked for Barclays Bank for many years and had various office admin roles.

When my daughter was a little older, I realised that I had a natural flair for creating and designing cakes. From a hobby, I turned my passion into a business where I created bespoke cakes, anything from Wedding cakes to Birthday cakes and much more. I taught clients (including overseas) how to make and decorate their own cakes.

I also worked in Property where I was a Lettings Manager, but somewhere deep inside I had always felt the need to do something rewarding as this was my natural personality. This is what led me to my current role here at Right at Home Medway.

I began as a CareGiver and did all types of care, even doing a little emergency live-in care along the way. I have seen many aspects of the business and am the longest-serving member of the team. I worked my way up and I am now the Recruitment Coordinator.

I am so glad I made the move into care where I feel… well Right at home!

I was born and brought up in Chatham, and lived in Lordswood since I Was 6 years old. I have tried a variety of jobs including driving for Securicor and Blooms, and working a night shift for Delphi Diesel Systems, before starting my long career in care.

I have worked in the community as well as in a local care home. My next move was to Right at Home Medway as a CareGiver, then I was promoted to Care Coordinator. Further to my studies, my qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and another NVQ Level 3 in Specialist Dementia Care.

When I am not working, I enjoy watching football, especially Liverpool, and looking after my two cats: Timmy and Tilly.

I have lived in Medway all my life. I attended Rainham School for Girls, and at 16 I left there to start a YTS scheme at British Home Stores where I stayed for 8 years working my way up to Cash Office Manager. I then went to work at the AA (Automobile Association) part-time due to having had my first child. I started off as Call Handler working my way up to Resource Planner Assistant. I stayed there for over 10 years until it closed and I was made redundant.

By this time I had had my family and was blessed with a daughter and 2 sons. I took up Karate with my husband and 2 youngest children. I graded up to Black Belt 2nd Dan, we then went on an instructor’s course. When my youngest was 3 we opened up our own club situated in Black Lions and then in 2009 we had the opportunity to have our own premises where I still am now at Anchorians Sports Grounds in Gillingham. We received Sports England funding so were able to have a bigger place. So I now have a gym as well as a Kickboxing / Boxing club.

Being forced to close due to Covid I looked for work. A friend already working for Right at Home told me they were recruiting, I applied and fortunately got the job which has been such a lifeline for me. Not only have I made some lovely new friends, and met the loveliest clients and I have found such a rewarding job. I was promoted to Senior CareGiver and now I am working in the office assisting the Training Manager and also as a Care Coordinator.

I still run the gym with my eldest son but found working here so rewarding that I have decided to continue my journey here and support my son in running our club.

My hobbies if I get 5 minutes are going to Cinema with my children. We do love a Marvel films, I also enjoy reading and listening to music. But the best times ever are being surrounded by my family, especially now all older it makes those times even more special. Over the next few years, I would also like to travel if I can.

I was born and grew up in Medway and have lived here most of my life. In 1995, I graduated from Canterbury Christ Church University with a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies and Radio, Film & Television Studies. Since graduating, I have gained a wealth of expertise, working previously in a variety of marketing, promotion and merchandising roles in leisure, media, government and food manufacturing.

I married my husband Andy in 2000 and we moved to our forever home in 2002. I am a Mum to four children (three daughters and one son). Since having a family, I have volunteered for Early Years and primary school settings, helping out at Brownies, chairing a primary School PTA along with charity fundraising. While my children were growing up, I worked in customer service roles at a local leisure centre and for the last ten years, I’ve been working as a Teaching Assistant in Primary Education in Key Stage 2 at a local school.

I am proud to be working with Right at Home Medway as an experienced Marketing and Recruitment Co-Ordinator. I feel that my previous experience is a near-perfect match for this role.

Driven by ‘Person-Centred’ care, I take pride in ensuring our clients and CareGivers are our priority, and at the heart of our business. When selecting and recruiting CareGivers, my role is to ensure we work collaboratively and consistently to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. As a Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator, my goal includes promoting and advertising our high-quality care delivered by Right at Home Medway.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family as well as gardening, DIY, photography, computing and walking my two dogs.