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Celebrating Amanda as Manager

Amanda's party

Manager Since the Beginning

Amanda has been the manager of Olive Tree House and Rose Garden since both homes opened. Amanda’s experience in social care and reputation saw these new homes quickly fill with residents and become thriving communities. Known for mentoring and developing her team, many of whom have worked at the homes since they opened, she has supported the staff to advance their own careers.

New Role with Allegra

It was was due to be Amanda’s last day as she was going to begin her retirement, but Allegra Care offered her the role of Regional Manager of the Western Region and everyone was delighted she accepted the role. The Olive Tree House and Rose Garden teams wanted to celebrate Amanda’s time as manager and thank her for all she has done for the homes, planning today’s surprise garden party.

Party to Celebrate Amanda

The sun was shinning down as singer Frankie John put on a show with lots of laughter and fun – he teased Amanda about her very short retirement! Amanda was presented with gifts from the homes including an olive tree and rose bush, as well as flowers from the Allegra Care Central Office. Glasses were raised to toast Amanda and thank her for all she has done, she in turn thanked all the team. The party continued with everyone enjoying a delicious buffet and special hand-made cake from the hospitality team. With over 2 hours of singing and dancing everyone will sleep well tonight!

New Chapter for Olive Tree House and Rose Garden

This new chapter will still see Amanda around the homes and everyone wishes Vlad all the best as he becomes the Manager of the two homes and Ana as she takes on more responsibility for Rose Garden. For further information about Rose Garden and Olive Tree House please do visit the home’s website.

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.