We are incredibly proud of the team at Friary House and the team at Kingsley Court in Weymouth. They work very hard to deliver the best care and quality of life for our residents and their families. That is why it is important for us to highlight the team at Friary Care; their skills and experience and how they support each other.
Shelly Sanders
Job Title: Registered manager
How long have you worked at Friary Care?
23 Years
What is your job role at Friary House?
I am the manager of Friary house. I oversee all day to day running of the home. I make sure that all the policies and procedures are up to date and that all the staff abide by all of these. I make sure that we provide a high standard of care to all the residents. I audit and check on all care plans. I support staff when needed ensuring that their mental wellbeing is looked after. And ensuring that they are happy in their job.
Do you have specific qualifications or responsibilities you can share?
Level 5 diploma in leadership for Health and Social Care and children and young people’s services.
I oversee all day to day running of the home. I make sure that all the policies and procedures are up to date and that all the staff abide by all of these. I make sure that we provide a high standard of care to all the residents. I audit and check on all care plans. I support staff when needed ensuring that their mental wellbeing is looked after. And ensuring that they are happy in their job.
What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care?
Seeing the residents happy and content. Working with my colleagues who are one of the best teams that I know.
Working under Peter Fry who is very supportive in everything.
In what ways do you make a difference to the organisation and to the residents?
To make sure that they are happy and that all their needs are met including medically. I am their voice if they need me to be.
How would you best describe Friary Care?
Happy with the best care that we can provide
What things do you like to do outside of work?
Spend time with my family. Walking
Share some fun facts about yourself
I am a tidy person but work in organised chaos at Friary House.
Elizabeth Anne Knight (Beth)
Job Title: Deputy Manager
How long have you worked at Friary Care?
About 18 years (since September 2004).
What is your job role at Friary House?
I am the Deputy Manager of Friary House. Friary House is a 16-bedded home where I provide continuity of support, including tailoring care-plans to suit the individual needs of our residents, aiding our Registered Manager of the home (Shelley Sanders) and the Director of both homes (Peter Fry), and encouraging every member of our fantastic team. I like to feel I can support everyone.
Do you have specific qualifications or responsibilities you can share?
Level 3 in In Lead Adult Care and Level 3 in Actives
Over the years I have taken on multiple responsibilities. I began work as a cleaner, continued as a carer and cook, and then transitioned into the wonderful role of organising activities for the residents, before assuming the role of Deputy Manager.
What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care?
Interacting with our amazing residents, supporting my colleagues, interacting with families, working closely with health care professionals, listening, and supporting our sister home where and when possible.
In what ways do you make a difference to the organisation and to the residents?
I am always willing to go the extra mile (even if that means progressing things outside of my normal working hours).
I like to treat everyone how I like to be treated.
How would you best describe Friary Care?
Friary Care is amazing as it promotes the ethos of ‘Continuing to live your life’ whilst supporting the happiness and independence of our residents. Friary House is a home that provides continuity for everyone’s individual needs.
What things do you like to do outside of work?
I love spending time with my family, friends, and adorable cat, Patch.
Share some fun facts about yourself
I love making new memories with my husband, including travelling to our favourite holiday destination, Fuerteventura.
I’m a bit of a shopaholic, and can be regularly found dragging my husband into a lot of shops trying to get him to buy me a new handbag for Christmas / my birthday / our anniversary, wherever this may be.
Joanne Elliott
Job Title: Carer/ Cook/ Activities organiser
How long have you worked at Friary Care?
10 years
What is your job role at Friary House?
Assisting residents with any help they may require i.e., personal care, medication, making a cup of tea
Supporting residents to remain independent where possible
Arranging activities for residents including transport if needed, music, outings, arts and crafts, games
Preparing and cooking meals, baking, stock rotation, shopping lists, temperature checks
Maintaining the cleanliness of the home
Do you have specific qualifications or responsibilities you can share?
I have my NVQ level 2 and level 3 qualifications
What do you enjoy most about working at Friary Care?
I love getting to know individuals and really enjoy learning about the different experiences people have had throughout their life. Being able to make a difference in someone’s life no matter how small the thing you do is i.e., making a cup of tea and having a chat. I love that no matter what your job role is we all get involved and do what needs to be done together as a team.
In what ways do you make a difference to the organisation and to the residents?
I hope I help to make life tasks a little bit easier for our residents to maintain their independence, dignity, and overall quality of life.
I hope I can be a listening ear, a friend and a safe person to talk to for our residents so that hopefully they never feel isolated, lonely or scared
How would you best describe Friary Care?
I feel like I am coming to see family and friends rather than coming to work.
What things do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy watching documentaries and listening to music. I like seeing friends and family.
Going out for coffee
Share some fun facts about yourself
- I am very good at organising and enjoy it
- I love Christmas
- I collect Gonks
