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End of an Era as Amanda Retires

Amanda retires

End of an Era

It was the end of an era as the Allegra Care team came together for Amanda’s retirement.

 

Amanda’s career in care began over 40 years ago and she has supported hundreds of residents during that time as well as mentoring team members to advance their own career in care. Amanda was manager of Olive Tree House when the home opened 9 years ago, going on to also manage Rose Garden when it opened, after 8 years as home manager, Amanda has spent the past year as Regional Manager for the Western Region of Allegra Care.

Video Tribute

Allegra Care’s central team alongside the home managers and deputies from the homes Amanda worked with came together to wish Amanda well. There were heart-felt emotional speeches followed by some fun with an Abba themed tribute video dedicated to Amanda.

 

Olive Tree House and Rose Garden’s residents created art work to present to Amanda.

 

Everyone at Allegra Care wishes Amanda a well deserved long and happy retirement.

Considering a Career in Care?

Considering a career in care, do visit the Allegra Care Careers Page to find out about working for this progressive care operator.

Catherine
Sales Manager

Catherine has worked in sales and marketing her whole career, after graduating with a degree in Textile Management she worked in Corporate Workwear for many years. Catherine’s first role in the care sector was working with a disability charity that ran nursing homes and enablement projects for young adults.

Catherine

While her two children were younger, she joined her husband in his estate agency, but was delighted to return to the care sector in 2020 and now cannot imagine doing anything else.

Catherine’s role with Allegra is to support residents and their families as they explore care options. Working with the teams in the individual homes she ensures that during every stage from initial enquiry through to moving in with us every question is answered, and we offer the reassurance needed for the next chapter in our resident’s life. It is important for our residents to remain part of the community in which will have lived for years, often all their lives, so the other part of this role is connecting with local community groups, charities and organisations.

Catherine has said that working for Allegra with their groundbreaking household model means we are offering a home with compassion and care whilst ensuring residents are retaining their independence and quality of life.

Out of work Catherine enjoys baking and gardening The children are older now, but still keep her busy!

Paul Thomas
Regional Manager - Western Region

Paul has joined Allegra Care with 28 years’ experience in the health and social care sector including working in senior leadership roles for the last 18 years; covering operations, business management and quality assurance. Paul has a real passion for person centred care and how that is delivered at the highest level.

Allegra Team Paul Thomas

Paul has worked across a diverse sector over his time in health and social care and brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Regional Manager. Paul believes in integrating real and meaningful values and culture into a service and in doing so, delivering the outcomes for the people we support. Paul goes by the theory of values with no meaning, have no value.

Outside of work, Paul is the father of three boys and a 2nd degree black belt who teaches Judo.