Manorcourt Homecare (Hornchurch & Thurrock)

Karen joined the team in 2012 as a carer. She was then offered the position of coordinator. After 8 years in this position, she was offered the deputy manager's position. Karen really enjoys her role and finds every day a new challenge; she is now our Branch Manager. Read less

Sarah has been in Social Care for 36 years and has worked with Learning & Physical disabilities. Sarah joined the branch in 2013 as a carer and worked as a Team Leader before taking on the Compliance role. Now promoted to Care Manager for the branch. Read less

Emma is the Care Coordinator for our Hornchurch and Thurrock branch. She works closely with our care team and clients to help ensure everyone receives reliable, high-quality care that meets their individual needs.

Friendly and approachable, Emma is committed to supporting both clients and colleagues and helping to make sure care runs smoothly day to day. Read less

I have completed all training as required, including dementia and end-of-life best practice

By becoming a carer, I was able to make a difference in people's lives.

You need to be a good listener, kind and compassionate, alongside having a calming manner. Open minded and non-judgemental is also key.

I love spending time with my family and enjoy decorating and renovating my home.

I enjoy being part of a team and having good interactions with my colleagues. Read less

I have experience caring in the Complex care arena.

I believe that a friendly, calm, approachable nature with good listening skills is key in this role. Also having the ability to calmly look at any area arising, evaluate and then set a plan to address.

I enjoy socialising, watching TV series, reading and also travelling.

I totally enjoy working with my team daily Read less

Karen has received all mandatory training as well as end-of-life and dementia training. She started working at Manorcourt Homecare in 2009 as a carer and started helping in the office, and took the job in 2019 as a medication officer.

Karen decided to work at Manorcourt Homecare because she wanted a new career and was interested in care.

Before joining Manorcourt Homecare, Karen worked at home as a full-time mother.

To be good in her role, Karen believes you need to be observant, willing to learn, able to work as part of a team, a good listener and helpful.

The biggest professional challenge in her career so far was taking the role of medication officer from being a carer, which is also her biggest career highlight to date.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and playing golf.

Karen enjoys the day-to-day challenges of working at the Thurrock branch. Read less

Caselda is the Field Care Supervisor for our Hornchurch and Thurrock branch. She supports our carers out in the community, helping them to deliver safe, compassionate care to our clients. Caselda is always on hand to offer guidance and support to the team. Read less

Julie is a Team Leader and has an NVQ 2. End-of-life champion – St Luke's. She started working at Manorcourt Homecare in 2009.

Before joining Manorcourt Homecare, Julie worked in catering but decided to join the Thurrock Branch because she wanted to work in care.

To be good in her role, Julie believes you need to be understanding, caring, flexible, kind and compassionate.

The favourite part of your working day is seeing and meeting new clients and visiting current clients.

The biggest professional challenge in her career to date was taking part in a hairdressing competition

Outside of work, Karen enjoys cooking.

Karen enjoys new challenges. Read less