Adeshola Adejuyigbe

Home Manager

My name is Adeshola, the Home Manager at Downham Grange. I have a nursing background, and have worked in different sectors from NHS and private hospitals before going into community care. I also have experience within mental health care. I have worked in large and small care homes, dealing with concerns and supporting staff to deliver holistic care. Joining Kingsley Healthcare has been the best decision, the company is supportive of work and the role is very fulfilling. Staff are great and passionate about their job, which is reflected in the care delivered to individual residents. The residents are lovely and full of joy and I’m proud to be a member of this passionate and caring team. When I am not at work, I love to listen to music, Kenny Rogers is my favourite. Also, I love to play games that stimulate the brain.

Lois Darkins

Deputy Manager

My nursing experience was in learning disability and mental health services for a number of years. I started working with the elderly 10 years ago and joined Downham Grange in March 2023. I enjoy working here because of the fabulous team and the feeling of moving forward for the sake of the residents. When I’m not working, I enjoy a swim in the morning, walking my dogs and love a good book.

Jenny Barnes

Administrator

I have worked as the Business Administrator at Downham Grange since June 2023. Previously, I worked as an Admin Manager for Children’s Social Care for nearly 14 years. I really enjoy my varied role as no day is the same and it keeps me busy. I love interacting with the residents and family members. I am working towards improving the administration function within the home to ensure residents and staff have a strong admin team. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, travelling and spoiling my two dogs.

Sue James

Receptionist

I have worked at Downham Grange for 4 months now as a receptionist / home administrator and am enjoying getting to know the residents, their families and all the staff. Before working at Kingsley, I had taken time off to help my dad look after my mum who is now in a care home after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. When not at work I enjoy going out with friends, music and live concerts. Also, when it’s not raining, I like to go out for a ride on my motorcycle.

Tom Kelly

Head Chef

I have worked at Downham Grange since May 2023 as Head Chef, having previously worked in other care homes and the NHS. During Covid, I also assisted in a soup kitchen, ensuring those in need received nutritious food. When I'm not working, I love listening to 80s music and films. I particularly like Dirty Dancing and Whitney Houston. I love to cook and am interested in fusion cooking and experimenting with different ingredients.

Wendy Greeves

Activities & Lifestyle Co-ordinator

I’ve worked here since 2019, initially as a support worker but shortly after I transferred to the activities team. It’s important to understand the residents needs and be person centred with activities. I love the residents at Downham Grange, talking with them and hearing their stories. When not at work, I have an arts & crafts shed so spend a lot of time in there getting things ready for Christmas. I also enjoy baking fruitcakes and time in my garden.

Nigel Reeve

Operations Manager

I have worked in the care sector for 27 years, beginning my journey as a health care assistant. I have worked in a variety of settings, in both the private and public sector. During my career, I have been a Registered Manager for over 15 years and worked in Senior Management roles. Delivering exemplary care and customer service is truly my passion and nothing drives me more than ensuring that residents receive the highest quality of care. Kingsley has strong family values aligned to my own, ensuring we treat our residents and colleagues like members of our own family. Growing up in Norfolk I am very familiar with the local area and outside of work I enjoying exploring the country side with my dog.

Jonathan Ellis

Service Quality Director

Before coming to Kingsley I was an inspector at the Care Quality Commission and, prior to that, my background as a manager and nurse included considerable experience in service development and quality delivery in the NHS. I admire Kingsley’s very person-centred approach to care and it is a pleasure for me to work with our dedicated home teams to achieve a Good CQC rating, at a minimum, in every one of our services.