Bradfield Residential Home

Hawksdown Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7PW
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  • Bradfield Residential Home, Deal
Bradfield is a registered, family owned and run residential home established in 1995. They care for up to 37 people offering both full time residential stay and day care facilities. Bradfield is registered with the Care Quality Commission and achieved an Outstanding rating in December 2015.

The aims for Bradfield are to maintain a homely environment for older people which respects their privacy, dignity and personal esteem.

-To offer each resident a better quality of life, responding to their individual needs and tailoring services to meet their choices wherever possible.

-To follow best practice in housing management and care.

-To provide accommodation and facilities of a high standard.

The objectives for Bradfield

Bradfield strives to offer fair and equal treatment to all, regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethic origin, disability, religious belief or financial circumstances.

There are two managers who run Bradfield on a daily basis. They are supported by an assistant manager, duty manager and an excellent team of four senior carers, 20 trained carers, five chefs and six domestic staff to uphold the aims and objectives of the home. Knowledge and experience are essential in this field of work.

The staff are responsible for meeting the individual needs of each resident as set out in their plan of care. To do this, trained members of caring staff are on duty 24 hours a day, one of which includes a senior carer. The proprietors are the management team and are on duty during the day and on call at night, and live on the premises.

They understand that moving into a caring environment is a big decision and they strive to help each resident maintain their chosen lifestyle whilst becoming part of a community.

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Care Provided by Bradfield Residential Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Mr & Mrs D J Johnson
  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Johnson and David Johnson (Registered Managers)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Assessment by a member of the management team
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (37)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Last Refurbishment: 2016
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Bradfield Residential Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

  • Care fees at Bradfield are all inclusive, with the exception of standard charges such as Hairdressing, Chiropody, Newspapers and private telephone.
    Transport and chaperone service is included for all local medical appointments for example GP, hospital, dentist etc.
    Bradfield also has a wheelchair adapted vehicle which can be loaned free of charge to friends and relatives.
    Bradfield does not charge additional fees if a residents care needs change.

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Please feel free to visit the home at any time and the team will do their best to accommodate your visit.
    If able to make an appointment for a private tour, the home can ensure that a convenient time and day to suit is booked in, and allow sufficient time to discuss any requirements.
    Tours of the home to include a meeting to discuss care needs can last about 1 hour.


  • Parking

  • They have their own car park and there is also plenty of parking in Hawksdown Road.


Bradfield Residential Home Reviews (82)

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Bradfield Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bradfield Residential Home has 82 reviews.

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Review from Maxine M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been visiting a friend at Bradfield for the past 5 or 6 years and always receive a friendly and welcoming greeting. From all the staff, my friend receives a great level of care at all times and acknowledges the attention she receives both from myself and the staff. The home is maintained to a
high standard, both within the home and its residents.

Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

Thank you for your lovely review of Bradfield, it's much appreciated.


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Review from Nick M (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was invited with my brother to have lunch with our mother on her 100th birthday, two days ago.
Bradfield were unbelievably accommodating and kind - a table was laid out for us in the library and we felt comfortable and special.
My mum enjoyed it so much, the attention, the opportunity to spend
time with her 'boys' (now 60 and 65 respectively) and space to reminisce. It felt like being 'at home'.
Letters and presents were on the fully laid table when we arrived and the staff came in to sing happy birthday and present a cake halfway through. Slow, orderly lunch and time to fully relax, Bradfield really made this a special day for Mum - she was so happy.
My mum has been a Bradfield resident for some seven years and has felt safe and happy, thanks to the exemplary management of the registered managers and all the dedicated and caring staff. If you are looking for a quality care home, it is here. Nice one Bradfield!

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Review from E M (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is a resident at Bradfield. We celebrated her 100th birthday with her there. The team made such an effort, putting on a special lunch, making everything so special for her. She had a fantastic day and my brother and I were made really welcome. Bravo team Bradfield, you made a 100-year-old special
lady and her sons very happy.

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Review from P F (Cousin of Resident) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms seem rather small.

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Review from Margaret R (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have ticked excellent in every box because that is honestly my view and experience at Bradfields. The staff have a good level of understanding of the needs of my mum and always use respect along with a high level of care and even a sense of humour. They have, since lockdown, introduced activities
and a program to entertain and stimulate the residents, so a real bonus!

Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

Its a pleasure to have your mother with us, she has certainly embraced everything we have to offer at Bradfield. Thank you for noticing our activities programme which we have invested heavily in the last 12 months. Our wellbeing coordinator has been a big help in getting us back on track post-covid measures. Your mother is very lucky to have such a supportive family such as yourselves.


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Review from Louise C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking for a home from home then look no further. My grandmother lived here for five years and they treated her with love, care and respect. Before covid, she was involved with the daily activities, which are slowly returning. The catering is individually designed for each person, so those
with intolerances or set diets are specifically catered for. Each person in the home is treated as an individual, their family can be involved as much or as little in their care. Each resident is looked after by carers who ensure their personal and mental needs are looked after. I was lucky to be involved in every step of my grandmother's care and believe the standards delivered by Bradfields contributed to her achieving an amazing 102 years.

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Review from E W (Cousin of Resident) published on 7 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bradfields Residential Home offers a very high standard of care. Residents are treated with dignity and authority. The staff are friendly, yet professional. Bradfields is a home from home. Our relative has high standards and gives me very good feedback about staff, food and the cleanliness.

Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. It means a lot.
We are very pleased that you are happy with the high standards we strive towards at Bradfield.


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Review from C E (Son of Resident) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has lived at Bradfield for the last four months and has settled extremely well. Despite covid, the application and trial process was very thorough and straightforward. Mum was able to spend two weeks respite to test whether it was right for her. She was also able to upgrade to a larger room
almost immediately. She is very happy here and we are able to visit to take her out whenever we like. More in-house activities and outings would be good but there are obvious limitations due to covid.

Reply from Nicky Gladwish, Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

In the short time your mother has been with us she has made many friends in the home, and your trips out really give a variety to her weeks - your mum is a busy lady! We try to be accommodating as possible with admissions and aim to make the process as safe as possible so we are happy that we achieved this for you. Her new, larger room is looking very homely with the furniture you brought in from her home. We have a daily activities schedule which we try to vary as much as possible given the restrictions we have in place. Your mum's favourite is definitely the trips out in the minibus.


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Review from M F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has settled into the home well and is very happy with the staff who support him. He does not socialise with other residents as he is unable hence the good for activities as he cannot participate due to his condition, however, when I have visited a number of activities have been taken place
by the staff. The care, communication and support I have seen and experienced has been exceptional and I would definitely recommend the home and carers.

Reply from David & Rebecca Johnson, Registered Managers at Bradfield Residential Home

Your review of Bradfield is much appreciated. It makes us proud to hear your positive feedback about your fathers care and support whilst he has been with us, and your comments are always passed onto the team.
Whilst he is, unfortunately, unable to join in with the other residents, we understand and respect his reasons. Its been a pleasure to get to know your father who we have discovered enjoys real ale and red wine and is so appreciative when we have given him a few bottles as a gift its become a regular routine that we now do, as he likes to try different types and varieties. Newcastle Brown Ale and Merlot will always be his favourite!
He is funny and has a great sense of humour. Combined with his kind and polite nature encompasses what we admire in any dad or grandad.
Your daily newspaper deliveries are much appreciated by him, which also shows how much you love and care for your father, too.


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Review from Lorraine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A really excellent care home. The staff and carers are very friendly, caring and attentive, and nothing is too much trouble for them. I have peace of mind knowing that my mother is being well cared for and is in safe hands. I would thoroughly recommend it without hesitation.

Reply from David & Rebecca Johnson, Registered Managers at Bradfield Residential Home

Your comments are as lovely as your mother! It's a pleasure to have such an endearing, appreciative person in our home who always brings an air of joyfulness and positivity to others.
We thank you on behalf of all the team for allowing us the opportunity to care for her and sharing her with us. We all feel very lucky to have known her.


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Review from Leslie H (Son of Resident) published on 18 January 2021
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother had recently completed three years as a resident when she sadly passed away. We, as a family, were extremely happy with all aspects of her stay at Bradfield. The care and consideration she was shown was in our view exceptional. All staff were all well skilled and highly capable and confident.
Her en-suite accommodation was of an excellent standard. All friends and family who visited commented on the general cleanliness of the home and the high standard of décor throughout. A varied, daily entertainment programme was in place under normal circumstances. Food was always greatly appreciated by my mother and was always of a very high quality.
The kitchen staff went to great lengths to accommodate all requests at mealtimes. It almost appeared that you could have whatever you wished!
We would have no doubts in recommending that you should consider Bradfield as the perfect residential home.

Reply from David and Rebecca Johnson, Registered Managers at Bradfield Residential Home

Thankyou for taking the time out to complete a review Les, it is much appreciated as it certainly helps other families when considering a care home placement.
It was a pleasure to care for your mother, and I will miss sharing the East Kent Mercury local newspaper with her which had become a weekly ritual!
Your mother had a very caring and supportive family network, local and the relatives from Yorkshire who would travel down at regular intervals.
Please do keep in touch, it seems we have known each other for a long time now especially from when your aunt was also in the home some years ago.


Times have been difficult for all care homes lately, as a team it makes us sad that most visits were distanced, virtual and over the phone, however, relieved that her passing was of natural causes and peaceful, and not due to the effects of this dreaded Covid virus which has affected too many of our elderly generation in the UK to date.


Thank you again, take care and stay safe.


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Review from Julie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father is living at Bradfield. I think the staff are fantastic, they are always so kind, helpful and reassuring when I speak to them on the phone. I feel great peace of mind that my father is in such a caring, safe environment especially with the Covid pandemic which Bradfield have been handling
wonderfully. My father enjoys his meals and thinks the staff are great.

Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

Thank you very much for your review, it's an absolute pleasure and privilege to care for your father. During such a difficult time for all care homes, your review has certainly lifted our spirits!
We look forward to a 'proper' celebration when the time is appropriate.
We all look forward to seeing you soon.


Take care.


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Review from Doreen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family are most thankful to the management and staff at Bradfield; who always show the utmost care and compassion to their residents.

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Review from Belinda T (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

For the 2 + years my mother has been resident, the staff at Bradfield have looked after her well and with kindness. The home is always clean, well-maintained and, normally, welcoming to visitors. Meals are wholesome and flexible but could sometimes make more of seasonal vegetables and fruit. Residents’
needs are generally met with respect, good humour and patience and individual worries are promptly addressed. The activities usually provide a welcome distraction from the inevitable losses that come with age. My mother enjoys keep-fit or yoga, and hair-dressing is the highlight of her week. Her feelings of being diminished as an individual and helpless due to mobility or communication limitations, make it vital that staff strive to find time to listen and help. Most do. The management have taken a responsible line during the current Covid-19 crisis to safeguard staff and residents, finding imaginative ways to lessen the sense of disorientation, fear and isolation residents are feeling.

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Review from Gavin D (Son of Resident) published on 16 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home is on a quiet road with well-kept gardens. The staff are excellent. Residents are well cared for by staff who always have a smile and time for conversation. The rooms are a decent size but residents spent most of the day in lounges where they can watch tv and engage in the varied programme
of activities. The food is excellent and my father looks forward to his meals with gusto.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with the excellent care being given to our dad - all the staff are kind and attentive to his needs.

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Review from Nicholas M (Grandson of Resident) published on 8 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We searched very hard to find the right care home for a very special lady, our Grandmother. We eventually found Bradfield and I comfortably speak on behalf of my family when I say we couldn’t have chosen a more suitable, caring, sensitive and understanding home. From our initial contact to our first
visit, taking Nan to view and finally deciding that this was the place, the whole team, from owners to all staff has been nothing more than 100% spot on. Nan seems very relaxed, happy and comes across as settled. This is so important to us as a family. I would recommend this home without hesitation and thank them all for their care of my very special 94yo Grandmother.

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Review from Richard (Friend of Resident) published on 26 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bradfield has an excellent set of staff, who will go above and beyond their duty to care for the residents. The home is spotless and has a very homely feeling. The rooms are spacious with very good facilities. They provide activities during the week. I would definitely recommend this residential care
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Review from Anya B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A caring and respectful environment. Very family friendly. Everyone there seems happy. My grandad is settled and enjoys the food. A variety of activities on offer including live music, card making and hairdressing.

Reply from David Johnson, Registered Manager at Bradfield Residential Home

Thank you for your positive feedback.
It is a privilege to care for your Grandad at Bradfield. He has clearly worked hard and achieved a lot during his life and deserves to be well looked after.
We have a lot to be thankful for what his generation sacrificed for us to have today.


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Review from Chris M (Son of Resident) published on 2 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went into Bradfield in February 2013 due to mobility problems caused by arthritic hips. She passed away there in her own room peacefully in September 2018. During that time the standards of support improved from exceptional to even better.
The staff were all brilliant and exceptionally well managed.
You were always made to feel welcome as soon as you rang the doorbell. You were always offered a cup of tea, and the senior carer on duty would invariably find time to pop in to discuss Mum's physical, mental and psychological well being. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them.
Mum particularly enjoyed days out in Bradfield's modified wheelchair friendly microvan. The management are outstanding and very highly qualified. They are so interested in their work. Their advice, support and guidance to relatives is timely and brilliant, whether face to face or on the phone, whether writing Care Plans or liaising with local doctors to ensure the very best service to their residents.

Reply from David & Rebecca Johnson, Registered Managers at Bradfield Residential Home

We thank you and the family for your feedback and we are pleased that we were able to follow through your mother's and your family's wishes to ensure that the care provided was always dignified, peaceful and free of any pain or distress. The wheelchair van has proved very popular with lots of trips out for our residents to spend quality time with friends and relatives. Please do keep it touch and pop in if you are ever in the area in future. Best wishes.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.846)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10 for Bradfield Residential Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 41 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.846 for Bradfield Residential Home is calculated as follows: ( (421 Excellents x 5) + (55 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 486 Ratings = 4.846

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bradfield Residential Home is based on 41 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4, which has been reached with 41 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Aug 2022

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  • Caring

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  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (10)

Rebecca

Rebecca Johnson

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 1995

Rebecca has been at Bradfield from the very start when her parents opened the home in 1995.
After completing her A-levels, Rebecca completed a BA/BSc Business Studies with Tourism and Leisure (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Rebecca has also completed the Registered Managers award and holds an NVQ4 in Health and Social Care.


Rebecca manages the day to day running of the home including the catering. Her role also includes responsibility for medication, quality assurance, risk assessments, Health and Safety, Training and Development, Activities and care planning.


She is supported in her role by her husband, David.


In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading, going to the gym and walking her two dogs.
As well as all this, she manages to make time for her 3 children who all go to local schools and attend various after school clubs such as rugby, music, dance and singing.


David

David Johnson

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2005

David, husband to Rebecca joined Bradfield in 2005, moving from a career in management at Tesco.
They have 3 children and live on site of the care home, so always available and on-call when needed.
He has completed the QCF Level 5 Diploma in Residential Management, and oversees the daily operation of the home with his wife, Rebecca.
His main responsibilities include recruitment and admissions, advertising and marketing, financial management, contract servicing and overseeing the maintenance of the building and grounds.


He has managed the expansion of the home in recent years from 21 rooms to its current occupancy of 33.


In his free time, you will find him on the sidelines supporting his son who plays in the Junior Team at Canterbury Rugby Club, or attending concerts and dance shows which his daughters enjoy participating in.
David also developed a lockdown hobby for koi carp and pond fish, and built his own pond during this time, rescuing fish from local ponds that were no longer wanted.
They also have two dogs, Tilly and Pippa who visit the residents in the home regularly.


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Nichola Gladwish

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2009

Nicky was promoted to her current position in 2016, after successfully progressing from a Care Assistant to a Senior Care Assistant during her time at Bradfield.
Nicky supports the managers by deputising in their absence and her main responsibilities include medication management, staff training & supervisions and liaising with the GP, District Nurse and visiting health professionals.
Nicky supports the care staff to achieve the home's aims and objectives.


Her interests include spending time with her family, going to gigs/concerts, country walks, Zumba, Eating out and hotel breaks.
Nicky loves going on holiday with her husband who is an avid Manchester United supporter and dedicates an entire room of memorabilia to the club in their house. Nicky would prefer a gin bar and hot tub!


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Julie Tazey

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2016

Julie joined the team in March 2016 and soon demonstrated that her skill and experience would be far better utilised as a Senior Carer when she was promoted in February 2017. Julie had 10-years experience, moving to us from another care home in Deal.


Julie is responsible for staff training, medication administration and supporting the care staff in their daily roles. She loves taking the residents out on trips, especially to Deal seafront where the residents (and Julie) enjoy a 99 ice cream!


In her spare time, Julie enjoys gardening and eating out at local restaurants.


Ben

Ben Williams

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2019

Ben decided on a totally new change of career following many years working long days and late nights in the hospitality industry, predominantly front of house.


After a year getting to know the role and its routines, Ben successfully completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care. He was then promoted into his current role which he is extremely adaptable in.


Ben is one of our flexible workers, and such works in all areas of the home from Duty Management to Chef or even night shifts. He enjoys the variety which his role provides, and often gets many 'mini holidays' as his days off are often grouped together.


Ben's talents don't end there, he is also our 'in-house' creative artist. He is always decorating parts of the home with seasonal displays for example Mother's Day, Halloween, Remembrance Day and Christmas (his favourite time of the year!) to name a few.


In his spare time, Ben continues to let his creative juices flow and has sold pieces of work in local craft fairs. He enjoys decorating his house with unique items, looking after his chickens and taking his dog on long walks in the countryside with his husband who is passionate about tractors and competes in ploughing matches.


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Shelagh Marsh

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2021

Shelagh recently joined the team in January 2021 from another local care home, which the owners made the difficult decision to close following financial pressures as a direct result of covid.


She has proven very quickly that she has the experience, tenacity and confidence to progress at Bradfield and was promoted to her current role in September 2021. She brings a lot of energy to the team and has become the in-house 'Mother Theresa' if any staff have any worries they can always rely on Shelagh to help!


Shelagh brings with her 43 years of experience, starting he career at the age of 17 as an Auxiliary Nurse in 1978.


Shelagh 'doesn't have any spare time', but when she is not at work she will be looking after, walking or cycling with some of her 10 grandchildren, doing a jigsaw or walking her huge, slobbery New Foundland dog.


Morven

Morven Lee

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2020

Morven joined the team at Bradfield in August 2020, relocating from France where she worked as a guest services manager for a well known chalet letting company in the French Alps.


As well as supporting with training & recruitment, audits and quality assurance, Morven assists with daily covid testing, registering and monitoring of test results. She is currently studying for a Level 3 Business Administration qualification with Bradfield.
Her lively personality is infectious and she always has a smile on her face and a warm welcome.


Morven enjoys walking her two dogs, visiting local pubs & restaurants and likes to socialise with her friends.
She is planning to get married to her fiancé as soon as possible.


Kirsty

Kirsty Brown

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2014

Kirsty is employed as one of our Admin Assistants moving from the kitchen, previously as our chef, as her daughter grew up a change of circumstances meant a new role and challenge for her!


Kirsty has been at Bradfield since 2014, moving to us from a local butchers/bakery.


Her role is primarily compliance and auditing, checking that everything is recorded and in place so she is constantly monitoring that everything is safe, effective and in good working order. Kirsty also assists with Covid testing in the home and orders all of the food so we have what we want when we need it.
If we need help, she will still support in the kitchen and can cook a mean roast to the residents and staff delight!


Kirsty has two horses which keeps her busy when she is not at Bradfield and enjoys hacking out in the Kent countryside on her own or with her daughter. She likes taking her dog on long walks in the countryside and weekends camping with her family.


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Tanya Radley

Job Title: Senior Support

Joined: 2017

Tanya has been a very loyal and trusted member of the team since 2017. She is very laid back but equally as hard working and always with a smile and a laugh!


Her role is to support the Duty Manager and also the care staff on duty to ensure the shift runs smoothly. She will be welcoming visitors to the home, swabbing them and helping them to 'don' and 'doff' their PPE.


Tanya will also be responsible for administering medication and seeing the district nurse who visits the home routinely.


In her spare time, Tanya enjoys spending time with her dog who she rescued from a shelter. She likes to go to rock concerts and one day hopes to marry David Grohl from the Foo Fighters! Her daughter Alisha works at the sister care home, Generals Meadow so a caring nature is certainly in the family.


Charlotte

Charlotte Peay-Smith

Job Title: Senior Carer

Joined: 2018

Charlotte is a dependable, respected member of the senior care team, always making sure that everyone is OK and helping out wherever needed. She is confident in her role and knows what good looks like.


She will take charge of a situation and motivate others to reach their goals. A born leader!


In her spare time, Charlotte spends time looking after her grandad who lives on his own.
It's not all work and no play, Charlotte loves a good party and will get her dancing shoes on whenever the opportunity presents itself!
She enjoys spending time looking after herself and having beauty treatments which make her feel and look good.
She lives locally with her husband, Ben and two teenage children.