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January Employee of The Month at Fairmile Grange

Employee of The Month at Fairmile

As we look back on the start of the year, we are incredibly proud to celebrate not one, but two Employees of the Month for January! It is the dedication and passion of our staff that makes Fairmile Grange, Christchurch, Dorset such a special place to live and work, and these two individuals perfectly embody our values.

Going Above and Beyond

First, a huge congratulations to Jamie, our Head of Maintenance. Jamie’s hard work and tireless dedication often take place behind the scenes, but they never go unnoticed. Whether he is ensuring the home is in top condition or stepping in to help the wider team at a moment’s notice, Jamie keeps everything running smoothly with a “can-do” attitude that we all appreciate.

Compassion in Action

We are also delighted to recognise Yemi, one of our wonderful Care Companions. Yemi was voted Employee of the Month by her colleagues and the community for her deeply compassionate and caring nature. Every day, she shows incredible kindness, patience, and genuine warmth toward our residents. By consistently going the extra mile, Yemi ensures that every person she cares for feels valued and supported.

A Heartfelt Thank You

To both Jamie and Yemi: thank you for your commitment and for the positive impact you have on our residents and your colleagues. Your hard work is the foundation of the high-quality care we provide here in Christchurch.

 

At Fairmile Grange, we believe that exceptional care starts with an exceptional team.

 

Our staff are the heart of our community, providing specialised nursing and dementia care with a personal touch. If you would like to meet our award-winning team and tour our beautiful home, please contact us today to arrange a visit.

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.