Barchester Wilton Place Care Home

Hello, my name is Antoinette and I am the General Manager at Wilton Place.

I have been working in luxury care homes for over 9 years and I am passionate about delivering fantastic care, within beautiful environments. I have over 20 years of management experience in nursing and dementia care.

Here at Wilton Place, our residents are able to access a full suite of life-enriching activities as well as continue their lives as part of the wider community in Wilton

I look forward to welcoming you to our brand new home soon, to come and see everything that we have to offer and to enjoy a slice of homemade cake (or two) over a cup of tea with me and my team.

Emma has worked with luxury care providers for the last 12 years. She started her career as a Senior Carer, progressed to Dementia Care Manager and now to Deputy Manager here at Wilton Place. She is proud of her NVQ 5 qualification. Her passion is working with those living with dementia and all the rewards this brings hence her being one of our 'Dementia Champions'. Her passion for the residents living in our Memory Lane community shines through with every interaction. She is dedicated and hard-working and an asset to our team.

Fiona who is originally from the West Midlands but has lived in Wilton for nearly 9 years is married with 2 grown-up children and has a rescue cat called Floyd!

Fiona started work as a scientist and then trained as a primary school teacher spending over 20 years in education.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, quizzing, gardening and travelling. Fiona said "I am looking forward to using my skills and experience to enhance the lives of our wonderful residents"

As Wilton Place's Home Admissions Advisor, my role is to work alongside the home’s exceptional management team to support potential residents and their families when considering care in our home.

I’m here to answer all your questions and support you through your decision to seek the perfect home, that offers bespoke care, companionship, security and life-enriching experiences whilst enabling the retention of independence and individuality.

I aim to make your journey as easy, stress-free and comfortable as possible.

My career has spanned various sectors, all based around caring for people. I embrace the opportunity to be part of the team that works hard to deliver warm and compassionate care where residents thrive and enjoy life.

Hello, being part of the Wilton Place team is great, everyone is so friendly and kind. I've previously worked as a Maintenance Supervisor in a senior school and enjoyed seeing the young people achieve and progress. It's rewarding to maintain this beautiful home for our residents who deserve the very best, they are welcoming and amiable and a joy to engage with each day.

Hello, I've worked for Barchester for 17 years and in the care industry for 29. My passion is baking. This year I was proud to be invited to be involved in the Barchester 'Chefs Academy' which is an initiative where chefs can share ideas, learn new skills and therefore strive for excellence in catering for our residents across the country.

Wilton Place is a beautiful new home with a great team and I enjoy getting to know all of the residents and cooking their favourite meals.

I’m the Head Housekeeper here at Wilton Place. I have a wealth of housekeeping knowledge and have worked in the industry for over 14. My team and I enjoy engaging with our residents and learning about their lives, whilst attending to their housekeeping and laundry needs.

Rebecca has worked in the private healthcare sector for 12 years. She is the go-to for all things admin-related and as such, has built firm relationships with our residents and their families.

She is also our ‘Speak Up’ champion. Rebecca is there to support staff to ‘speak up’ if they feel they are unable to in other ways, to help protect resident safety and quality of care.

Grace is one of our Senior Carers.

She has a wealth of experience and expertise in the care industry and is passionate about the bespoke, person-centred care she delivers.

She is positive and solution-focused, a calm, warm and welcoming presence in our home, supporting residents, families and staff alike.

I have been within the care industry for 15 years, my background is Neuro rehabilitation caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries and neurological conditions. However in the last 10 years I have found myself working in dementia care. Each day is filled with laughter and heart-warming experiences not one day is the same. I’m lucky not everyone can say they enjoy their job but working within dementia care is an enjoyable career.

Jas is one of our Senior Carers.

She has worked in the care industry for 8 years.

She joined the Wilton Place family in 2023 and is one of our Dementia Champions.

She bought with her experience in specialist dementia care and a passion for exceptional, compassionate care for our residents.

She takes pride in supporting us to recognize the unique needs and challenges each resident faces, ensuring their needs and preferences are met.

Jas also supports resident's families, she is a friendly and approachable team member.

"I have been at Wilton Place since the opening in December 2022 and have not looked back.

Wilton Place is a beautiful home and the team is lovely but most of all the residents are happy and as a team member that's all I could ask for."

I am one of the Dementia Champions for the home and am also part of the Activities team. I am passionate about resident inclusion, enabling our residents to feel independent and purposeful. I seek opportunities to ensure residents continue with their hobbies and interests and also discover new ones.

Julie joined Wilton Place when it first opened and has been an integral part of the team ever since. Her background is in care in the community but she is also a qualified hairdresser so manages the dedicated hair salon for the residents.

Julie says 'I love my job and I enjoy interacting with all the residents.'

Tash brings 17 years of care experience to Wilton Place. "I am passionate about my role and enjoy getting to know our residents and their families. Being a member of the team is such a positive experience, everyone is always smiling and happy to help".

I have worked in customer-facing roles for the last 16 years and enjoyed the interaction that working with the public brings. I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage with the residents here, it’s so rewarding to see them thriving and happy, they are lovely and would put a smile on anyone’s face. The staff are very friendly and helpful which makes Wilton place such a great environment to work in.

Berenice loves getting to know the residents and hearing all about their families whilst attending to their housekeeping needs. She is a welcoming smiling face each morning.

She previously worked as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school and enjoys welcoming her grandchildren into the home when they come along with their school to visit our residents.

Tina is part of our Hostess team. Her career in the care industry spans 30 years and she has worn many hats throughout that time. She began as a Carer, progressing to Senior Carer and now enjoys her role as Hostess here at Wilton Place. Tina delights in her daily interactions with residents and looks forward to coming to work each day.

She is often the first person a resident sees in the morning as knocks on the door with their morning cup of tea and a cheery greeting.

Tina ensures residents enjoy a luxury dining experience at every meal time and enjoy delicious beverages and cakes in our Bistro throughout the day.

Richard has worked in the catering industry for 40 years. He enjoys taking the time to get to know each resident and their culinary wishes. His greatest reward is presenting residents with bespoke dishes and menus and takes great delight in seeing them enjoy not only the dishes he creates but the entire dining experience.