Claire Berryman

Home Manager

I started my carer in health and social care 20 years ago, in a small Nursing home that was then bought out by Kingsley Healthcare. I worked for Kingsley healthcare in different settings until 2018 where i wished to progress in my role and started my journey in care home management. I am very happy to have rejoined the Kingsley team last year as deputy manager at Oaklands. I have experience in Nursing, Dementia and complex care and enjoy sharing my gained skills and knowledge with the team at Oaklands. Oaklands is a beautiful home, with wonderful grounds, gardens communal spaces. The warm welcome i have received since joining the team is a real credit to the company values and culture of the home.

Sue Finn

Hospitality Manager

I have worked in event management and hospitality for the last 30 years working mainly in London. I joined the team at Oaklands to make a difference to our residents. I try to make sure the residents feel at home in their surroundings and enhance their daily life with a smile, activities, time to talk and making them feel special. We have a wonderful team here at Oaklands with staff that go above and beyond caring for residents as if it were their own family member. I have 2 children and enjoy family time with them and wider family as much as I can. I love entertaining at home, amateur dramatics and travelling on holidays all over the world as much as I can. I was lucky enough to visit Borneo and spend time with orphaned orangutans amongst other amazing things in such an amazing country. I love my job here at Oaklands and am determined to make a difference to our residents and staff

Catherine Jones

Activities & Lifestyle Coordinator

Activities & Lifestyle Coordinator Staff member's profile info: Since leaving my MA in Moving image and sound in 2023, I have dedicated my working life to the care sector, working as a support worker, as well as organising and holding arts and sound workshops for individuals and groups with different needs. I have a background in the arts, and use my passion and experience of art and music within my role of activities coordinator here continually. My goal here at Oaklands is to enhance individuals quality of life and provide a space that feels equally safe, fun and, enabling residents to feel independent, build connections, learn new things and feel at home. I strongly believe community enables the creation of amazing things, by fostering social interaction and creating a sense of belonging, which is why I feel so passionate about my role here at Oaklands. Outside of work I enjoy getting outside as much as possible, crafting, up- cycling and painting.

Kristie Dymond

Head Chef

My name is Kristie Dymond and I am proud to be the Head Chef here at Oaklands. I have been a chef for 31 years having trained in the British Army, I have spent the last five years working in the care sector with the last 6 months being here at Oaklands. I love camping the great outdoors and like to travel as much as I can. My real passion in the catering industry is Baking.

Lyn Newby

Head Housekeeper

I started my cleaning profession over 28 years ago - started off house cleaning to work in with my young family - i worked cleaning at the childrens hospice for over 22 years i started wok at the Oaklands care home in 2019 - I like the home from home feel about the place. I run a team of housekeeping and laundry team. i have been married since 1989, have 2 daughters and one granddaughter , i love reading and going to watch live motor sports

Mariusz Binkawski

Maintenance lead

I joined Oaklands in 2025 as the Maintenance lead. My previous roles have included plumbing, construction in my native country of Poland. My favorite role was as a Hotel supervisor in Malta. I have lived and worked in both Malta and Spain. In my spare time i still enjoy traveling to other countries. I really enjoy my position at Oaklands, working with lovely staff and residents.

Shane Collier

Operations Manager

My career began as a Care Assistant and evolved through positions including Home Cook, Deputy Manager, and Registered Manager. This journey has equipped me with a 360-degree insight into care home operations and the needs of both residents and staff. A significant part of my professional focus has been on supporting and transforming services that require strong leadership, dedication, and a clear improvement strategy. I have successfully turned around homes needing guidance and have also played a central role in commissioning new services. These combined experiences led me to my current role as Operations Manager at Kingsley Healthcare. Since joining the organisation, I have received unwavering support, guidance, and reassurance. Outside of work, I am a proud parent of three children who keep me active and grounded. Family is incredibly important to me, and we enjoy spending quality time together -especially swimming, with rock climbing a close second on our list of favourite activities.

Wendy Mott

Regional Service Quality Manager

I have over 35 years of experience in the health and care sector, with the past two years dedicated to a quality role within elderly care. I am committed to ensuring that we provide the highest quality support to those under our care. Kingsley fosters a genuine family atmosphere, where everyone is friendly and supportive, all working towards a common goal. In my leisure time I enjoy gardening and walking and continue to discover hidden gems in the Norfolk and Suffolk counties.